Re: Packard's Executive Decision

Posted by Leeedy On 2016/10/1 12:40:24

Wonder how many 1956 Executive hardtops with twin rear antennae were built?

You will note that the inner splash wells are painted black... but from the factory they always would have been painted body color.

There also ought to be a number on the engine. That number should have provided the state of Arizona "assigners" a good original number.

Additionally, color is described as "Persian Aqua"... but quite obviously looks more like Danube Blue... and there is a LOT of it. Check out the cute color-keyed emergency brake handle. The original tag would have stated the body color(s). So would the original ownership papers. Of course with an interior so completely gone through, if any build sheets were inside, they would have easily been found and easily would have provided the real serial number/VIN. So.

Anyway, there are a number of "nice condition" and even "low mileage" V-8 Packards that have turned up in recent years usually in auctions snd sales... missing the serial plates. But why would a nice condition/low miles car be missing both the serial plate and papers? And I'd bet that nice new-looking spare in the trunk sure looks like a Remington whitewall.