Posted by Jim L. in OR On 2012/7/9 3:46:24
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PA Patrician wrote:
IMHO, the V-8s are the coolest of the post-war Packards. As a person who acquired two Packards rather quickly, if you have a place to park the second, it isn't that much of a problem unless your better half has limited you to a single fun vehicle.
Having a driver while you spend time and effort really making the other one nice is a luxury that is well worth it if you can afford it and have a supportive spouse as I do.
If you are in a position to pick up the '50 in addition to your '55 400, go for it.
Hi -
I've got to agree with Tim right down the line. However, styling preferences are pretty much a personal thing.
For the point of having two Packards, I've got to say that when problems on one had me up against a wall, having the other was both consoling and inspiring.
It's tough to tell from the pictures I've seen of your 400 but my impression is that the 400 is in MUCH better shape.
There comes a low point in every old car project when you don't ever think it's going to come together. I've had that feeling on every car I've gone through. And, there is nothing more conducive to those low points than a car that doesn't run. Before you make a decision, think back over all the reasons you bought the 400 in the first place. If you find some or all of them still resonate, then the 400 is ahead on points. The Patrician I bought, thanks to you, was a non-running car and had been for over 25 years. My motto is: "If the engine will turn, the engine will run." As far as expense goes, I've found that parts for the '55 are FAR more reasonable than I expected some less expensive than for my '51 - probably because Packard was outsourcing more parts by then.
If you need some help making it happen with your 400 (or the other), let me know.
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