2009 CCCA Grand Classic in NJ

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2009/4/19 12:19:27

Out of about 70 cars there were 33 Packards at the event this weekend, and as soon as I get my film processed (no need to comment on my choice of imaging systems) I'll begin to add some of them to this thread. They ranged from a 1925 all original coupe by Merrimac to a 1947 Custom Super Clipper club sedan. There were 3 1941 180s, all with factory AC! And perhaps the rarest was the 1934 LeBaron coupe that was later (factory?)-refitted with a 35/36 front clip and leather roof and blanked rear quarter windows. Judging results included several 100 point cars.

There were also Franklins, Lincolns, Rolls & Bentley, Delages, Caddies, Lincolns, a 1923 Kissel, an alleged LeBaron Hudson Super Six, etc. But perhaps the two non-Packards that caught the most attention are worth putting up here. First a 1939 Rolls PIII (V12) bodied after the war by Labourdette of Paris, said to be the very last Labourdette coachwork done. Styling is controversial and beauty subjective, I won't impose my thoughts by my own word choice, you form your own opinion. Unique nonetheless. The second (photo to follow) was Judge Cassini's 1927 Isotta Frachini 8 (8A) bodied by Fleetwood no less!

Images by Mr. Ole Book.

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