Re: Gov Cuomo to ride in FDR's 1932 Packard

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2017/3/29 10:34:08

Thanks Craig - I hadn't heard that news. Certainly no secret that the car has been in the state government garage in Albany for all these many years though I'm sure it's a 1932, not a 1933; though I haven't I know of others who have received permission over years back to see and examine the car. Nice that it will be emerging from a long rest, I sure hope they don't entrust its revival to the New York State Motor Pool mechanics!

In this photo which I believe is dated 1958 we see Nelsen Rockefeller campaigning in New York City in a 1932 Packard with NY State 1931 license plate No. 1. Wasthe car repainted, or yet another '32 Packard in the NY State fleet? Another senior (note jewel in the headlight) Packard in the foreground, 7th Series?

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