Re: Some Packards and others Down-Under

Posted by Peter Packard On 2008/8/6 2:54:37

G'day all, especially Packard Twelve fan. The point you raised about being puzzled on the presence of the 39 Twelve in Australia is very relevant given our obvious RHD registration bias. I meant to mention, but forgot to, that the 39 Twelve was imported into Australia about 15 years ago by Max Hood, about 10 years after the laws changed, allowing them to be registered as Historic Vehicles. We have a number of other Twelves in Australia, including a 34 Dietrich Coupe. The last Twelve that I know was sold new into Australia was in 1936 and this vehicle (sedan) was very accident damaged and then restored as a convertible coupe. The owner ( Graham Ashmore) died a few years ago and the unfinished car went to the US, along with his 54 Carribean. They both remained LHD. Best Regards Peter Toet