ask the man that owns one

Posted by ted On 2010/7/7 13:45:57

Hi,I am new to the forum and as the Packard slogan states I am here to ask a few questions. I am interested in buying a Packard and need to know what year I can purchase that will allow me to travel on the highways of Arizona. My Wife and I love the pre-war models however do they need to have over-drive on them or will a 37-39 straight 8 get me up and going?? also because of the wood grain in the pre-war models we would prefer this type of car. I would say our budget would be up to $20,000-25,000 dollars for the right car. That being said is there a certain year in the 50's that would do the job of getting up and down the freeways,,,Thank You in advance and wow what a great forum to receive all types of info,,Ted,,, P.S. reason for the buy of a Packard is I will be turning 65 next May and I thought I would start the hunt now,, also my dad worked for Packard back in Detroit,Michigan.