Re: 1952 Patrician - Derham or Henney?
Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2012/4/8 10:23:24
I just heard from Robert Neal who has unearthed some newer (but not current) info on the car from an offer for sale a few years back. No VN or thief-proof #s, but a frontal view that shows the grille was updated to 53/54 senior. No data on who did the coachwork though Derham is suggested. The story also states the belief that the car was built for the President of Champion Spark Plug.
Just a few of the several pictures; the condition is deplorable, beyond practical restoration to all except the most dedicated restorer with deep pockets. And as had been suggested previously based on the lengthened but still shorter than the 53-54 limo wheelbase, a sideways fitted jump seat can just be seen.
UPDATE: Just received a couple of additional photo (#s 50 and 51) from Stuart Blond. And though we still don't know the coachbuilder or the thief-proof number, we now have a vehicle number in the 1952 Patrician series. A rumor associated with the car was that it had been fitted with a Packard V12, though given the height available under the hood, that is simply impossible. There is a underhood photo that accompanied the others, showing a 327 engine w/4-bbl Carter.
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Just a few of the several pictures; the condition is deplorable, beyond practical restoration to all except the most dedicated restorer with deep pockets. And as had been suggested previously based on the lengthened but still shorter than the 53-54 limo wheelbase, a sideways fitted jump seat can just be seen.
UPDATE: Just received a couple of additional photo (#s 50 and 51) from Stuart Blond. And though we still don't know the coachbuilder or the thief-proof number, we now have a vehicle number in the 1952 Patrician series. A rumor associated with the car was that it had been fitted with a Packard V12, though given the height available under the hood, that is simply impossible. There is a underhood photo that accompanied the others, showing a 327 engine w/4-bbl Carter.
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