packard352 wrote:
Hi Mike
Thank you for commenting on the photos.

Perhaps I should try and shed some light on the photos of the engine and transmission in the large box..!

The engine is a packard 320" that was removed from a 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk. The engine and transmission were working ok as far I could tell, though wasn't able to take the car out on to the open road when it arrived in the UK.

The engine and transmission were the only parts of the car to survive a firework fire in late October 2006, I think. My car together with 10 other classic Jagaurs (XK's - 140/150' plus later 1960's 320) were all incinerated in the fire.

In Studebaker Golden Hawk circles I have become well known because of this fire with some folk very kindly selling me hard to find parts.

The engine and transmission didn't have any covers put on them when they went in to the box. If I am able to get some better photos, I will try and take them / load them for further commentary, if you and others would like to add to the thread.

Of course, its the holidays, so there are limits to photographic opportunities!

Thank you agaim for taking the time to pass comment - i appreciate it.

Best festive wishes
Richard