Re: A genuine Darrin restored with a Viper engine?
Posted by PreWarGuy On 2012/11/1 19:49:37
Just a note for all of the armchair "experts" out there:
I have seen this car in-person and yes, it is a real 1940 Darrin Super 8 Convertible Victoria. The owner is a multiple nationally award-winning customizer who took a derelict hulk and brought it back to life. There was no engine or interior left when the car was found.
It has been seen in dozens of shows around the country and has always taken "Best of Show", "Best In Class" or "People's Choice" in every showing. The car remains true to Darrin's original design and lines. The only modification to the body was lowering the chassis 4" for a lower profile. The car was expertly done at a cost exceeding $250,000. This is not a "kit car" cobbled together in someone's garage. It is a real work of art. But like all art, some love it and some hate it.
Regardless, the car exposes the Packard name and styling to a new generation, who will ultimately be the next generation of Packard owners - for this car - and maybe even yours.
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I have seen this car in-person and yes, it is a real 1940 Darrin Super 8 Convertible Victoria. The owner is a multiple nationally award-winning customizer who took a derelict hulk and brought it back to life. There was no engine or interior left when the car was found.
It has been seen in dozens of shows around the country and has always taken "Best of Show", "Best In Class" or "People's Choice" in every showing. The car remains true to Darrin's original design and lines. The only modification to the body was lowering the chassis 4" for a lower profile. The car was expertly done at a cost exceeding $250,000. This is not a "kit car" cobbled together in someone's garage. It is a real work of art. But like all art, some love it and some hate it.
Regardless, the car exposes the Packard name and styling to a new generation, who will ultimately be the next generation of Packard owners - for this car - and maybe even yours.
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