Re: Various CL Pickings

Posted by 58L8134 On 2015/3/13 7:14:56

Hi BDC

When it's a recreation by Bayliff which are well known for their "interpretations" of Classic Packards, the only thing remotely genuine Packard is the name they stick on it.

But, these aren't really designed for folks who know and love real Packards. They're targeted toward the folks who want to drive a "classic-styled, gangster-era car" without all the inconvenience or fuss that old cars can generally be. It's all about 'look-at-me' narcissism, the vehicle is just the vehicle to make that happen (no pun intended).

What is it worth? Whatever some fellow with too much money and no taste is willing to pay for it. After all, its simply a new chassis clothed in fiberglass shaped to look like a pre-war era car.....like reproduction costume jewelry.

The saddest thing about these is real money is wasted on them while real Packards languish and are lost to neglect and indifference.

Steve