Re: Some recent online postings

Posted by packardsix1939 On 2023/10/30 22:09:27

Think you should go for it. He must be getting desperate as he is selling for a loss at this point. With the hammer price at $5,250 plus the 22% commission, his all in price was over $6,400. The new tires plus the replacement rockers had to have been easily over another grand, not to mention the other parts. The car, given its rarity, is definitely well worth doing and will be magnificent when finished. Certainly one of the most desirable, if not the most desirable postwar Packard. I once knew a gentleman who had a restored 1948 Custom Eight convertible and the car always drew a crowd whenever it was shown. It was painted Packard Ivory, just like the professor's car in "Back to the Future". Magnificent car, If you have the skills to tackle a project like this, you won't be disappointed with the result. The car has a lot going for it. Far worse examples have been restored.