Re: Packard race car

Posted by Fish'n Jim On 2024/1/7 10:48:11

No telling if it's authentic. Maybe a west coast knock off or update? Could have roots down in the continent, too.
Those panamera races caught the eye of the P execs and lead to the "panamera" custom model. I read about all that but don't exactly recall where or most details. Most likely it was in the PAC magazine, Cormorant, as a series, and I just threw out the last of my issues - yesterday - no doubt when you need something. It could be in another book or two I bought about the custom shop they used in Detroit. I've got too many things going right now, to do research for others.
Best to go to PAC and see if you can dig up some info under "panamera".

P racing history is small/handfull compared to other brands but has some limited period sport in most venues. P at that time was in difficulty/throws of demise and not supporting any racing teams/efforts. The L-heads suffered from the lack of HP to wt. That's another reason there's not many "speed" parts for them. cf, the ford flattie.

ps: I searched the Cretins racing and that's MC club, so who knows whats going on? Maybe our West Coast Rep, HH may have insight?