Gosford Motor Museum Closure - Packards for Auction

Posted by Brian Wilson On 2019/3/26 19:18:53

Went to look at the cars up for auction, which include three Packards:

First is a 1930 704 Roadster. Very good condition. Replica body after a different bodywork diversion. Left hand drive and expected to return to US. Not much interest locally. They had it for sale for a while at A$300K.

Second is a 1939 1708 Twelve Limo. Looks quite original, but paint is bubbling in many places and obvious water leak around the thermostat housing. This is supposed to be a car imported into Australia privately some years ago. Looks like a 20-30 year old restoration. Still LHD. Data plate does not match the details in the Registry, or previous commentary. Looks like it may have been changed? Now showing 1235-2107. Was supposed to be 1235-2044. This was for sale a while back at A$125-150K, but no takers. Quite a nice old thing but history/ID rather hazy.

Third is a well-restored 1955 400 in black/white also LHD. They were trying to get about A$50K for this. Already bid up to about $25K, so will probably go close. Not everyone's cup of tea!

Will try to attach some pics in separate message - I'm slow, so it will time out on me!

Brian