Re: Various CL Pickings

Posted by Packard Newbie On 2020/2/6 21:33:49

I couldn't agree more, Kevin. I posted on the Barrett Jackson auction last week in Scottsdale and there were Packards going across the block there that looked amazing to me, for in and around $30K. No way you can touch a body & paint, an engine rebuild, and an interior for anywhere NEAR that. A guy is way further ahead 'buying it done' than starting with an expensive rustbucket. The only exception to that is for those very talented folks that can do most of it themselves, and there is all kinds of pride and satisfaction in that and I take my hat off to those artisans. Unfortunately, I am not gifted in that talent pool and must 'buy it'. There's no doubt which side of that equation yields better value, and if a worthy restoration can be found, that's where I'd want to spend my money. I WILL do a good job of tweaking it and keeping it in good order, once I own it!! LOL Chris.