Re: Packard wins Best of Show at Pebble Beach

Posted by Tim Cole On 2013/8/19 19:59:18

This car was bought new by the same guy as the 40 Rollson sedan that was advertised earlier in the month.

I'm not a big fan of Rabble Beach. The other day they had a TV spot and were saying things like "this 1914 Rolls Royce cruises all day at 100 mph". And some other stuff about how the cars are completely torn down before they can go there. Why? So that the platers can grind some more metal away?

I really can't find anything to knock about this car. Heck, it may be the last hurray for some big dollar restorations. However, the green hubcaps are about as original as the green top. The original top was tan - case closed. But wonder of wonders - they kept the original plated radiator shell. And the Deluxe hood ornament to boot. That is totally amazing. And the chrome wheels are 100% authentic.

My question is: how many times in the future will it be taken apart and put back together again? I remember a Packard LeBaron Speedster years ago owned by a guy named Fred Hussey. It was a partly original car that scored 100 points. Since then it has been taken apart and put back together again so many times it isn't even the same car.