Re: 1941 Packard Originality Questions

Posted by RogerDetroit On 2018/1/5 10:35:40

Seems to me someone else asked about the authenticity of this very same car several years ago. Can't find the comments I made about it then.

You need to decide how you are going to use this Packard.

If you are looking for a senior Packard to take to judged PAC, CCCA or concours events looing to pick-up a silver-plated pickle dish or Lucite trophy, then this is NOT your car. Because those shows are all about authenticity.

If you are looking for a nice tour car, take the kids out for ice cream or your friends out for dinner, then this could be your car - BUT you need to get it for the right price and for a couple of reasons.

First, you need to think of your exit strategy and who will buy it once you decide to sell it. In good conscience you should explain what they are buying from you.

Second, was the elimination of the quarter window done in a professional manner? In the photo you posted there appears to be a bulge covering the window. Is that the case, or is it just the lighting/reflection? If it is a bulge, then you need to metal finish that area and repaint it to match, or two-tone the car. Alternatively, you could add a leather top as PMCC did on the 1907 One-Eighty, Custom Formal Sedan.

All of this affects what you should pay for the car if you decide to buy it.

Best of luck with your decision.

--Roger--