1956 Packard Patrician - $2,500 USD

Posted by ToddPackard On 2023/9/4 17:27:02

It's a bummer, but I have gotten to the point where I can't afford to keep up with the repairs and maintenance for this Patrician. Today, the starter pushed through the dash while starting the car(photo attached); it drove fine after, but when I went to reverse it with the push button transmission, neither the park nor reverse would engage. I turned off the engine and parked it. It now won't start because the car won't click into the parking brake.

Long story short. I'm selling this car.

This car is one from this listing on BAT a few years ago.https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1956-packard-patrician-3/

Since acquiring:
- Oil and transmission fluid changes
- Replaced Battery
- alternator conversion
- Fixed brake and turn signals
- New white wall tires & curb feelers
- Installed 4 Focal speakers, a 1000W Amp, and a media console in the glove box with Bluetooth & a reverse camera.
-Installed lap belts

THIS CAR DOES NOT RUN NOW.

For transparency, here is the work that I believe should be done if I had endless amounts of money or more technical chops to repair myself:

- Rebuild Engine
- Rebuild Transmission (whoever wired the transmission before I purchased it made it so you could drive in neutral, and now whatever is causing the brake)
- Rewire the car. (Power slowly drains even with the new alternator and battery.)
- Fix headliner (same as it was in the BAT)
- Reseal the windows (I never had the car in the rain, but the seals to the front window slightly leak at the car wash).
- Rear locks can lock, but it's a very wonky workaround.


Or just use this as a parts car.

I loved this car. My son loved this car. I just can't, in good faith, keep putting money into it. I hope someone in this community can capitalize on my gains.

-Price in US:
$2,500 USD


-Current Running/Mechanical Status
Not Running (see description)

-Current Title Status
California Title

-Vehicle Location (Country, State, City)
Santa Cruz, CA, USA

-Contact Information
andrewrivassc@gmail.com

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