Re: Painted or Not?

Posted by Dave Brownell On 2014/3/13 7:44:56

First of all, thanks for the responses and the affirmation that I had done nothing incorrect by making my ID plate paintless and bright.

I found a base coat of Mojave Tan on the plate, covered by the newer Dover White. No primer was noted.

I will seek additional information from Mr. Hamlin about the Esquire legacy. The previous owner's father worked for Mr. DuBois up until the Packard portion of the dealership closed, so there may be more stories about the Esquires to be had on my end. Apparently, from what I already know, both Mr. and Mrs. DuBois were characters, quite familiar with the automotive scene in the VA/DC/MD area where these cars were originally sold by several Packard dealers.