Tad,

Looks good in the pictures, I'd say snap it up. If the body is in good order it would be a great basis for a restoration project.

Here in Australia these cars are very hard to find. I'm currently looking for one so if you don't go ahead with it, please remember me.

As I'd be able to get to the US in August to inspect the car if it's still available then, could you tell me approximately whereabouts in the US it's located?

Thanks
Mal - 38's are great(see my '38 in the owner registry)

Gents, Thanks. That's just what I needed. Now, off to NAPA for a new cable. I really appreciate the help.

If it were me I think I would buy it if it is as solid and rust free as it appears and is relatively complete.

I returned last night from a fun filled four days at the meet. Spent almost as much time at the Packard parking lot during the week as at the Stude lot. Met lots of frinedly, knowlegible, Packard folks, and looked at many very nice Packards.
Now I know how to tell the difference between 1955 & 56s at a glance. Also heard more about Packards, in general than I ever thought possible. Even rescued a 1956 Hawk hood from a Packard vendor, for a fair price.

Thursday, at the fairgrounds was more of the same. Also included a 1927 "twin-six" Packard that remains one-family owned. It reminded me of a Marmon I once saw sitting in a barn. Basically they both looked like Model 'A's on steroids :)

Joe H

The seller is asking 5K, I understand the engine is not frozen

Hmm - I can run a jumper over to either of the solenoids and the TL motor works smoothly, but it won't actuate by moving the rod attached to the compensator control??
Found it! The hot wire running from the starter solenoid just does not exist. I was looking for the inline fuse for those solenoids and could not find it. For a brief moment I thought perhaps Caribbeans were different. But there was NO hot supply to the solenoids. I made a new fused hot lead and resoldered the purple wire feeding the brake switch. We'll see what works tomorrow.

I agree with Clipper47. If the price isn't outrageous and the motor turns over it's a winner. It even has the donut pusher up front.

Looks like a 6. It looks solid and would make an excellent car to restore. Parts are not a big issue and it would be a fun car to own. Better grab it before some street rodder takes a fancy to it.

Looks better than my car did upon finding it!

Here are a couple pictures of the car.


http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j281/petritl/38_coming_out_004.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j281/petritl/38_coming_out_003.jpg