The bevy of Super 8's and such recently posted from $22,000 to $35K or so, makes me think a person could have a nice 2-3 car "golden era" Packard collection for no more then $60,000-$65,000 with serious offer wiggle room on some of those cars.

Packard made a fine looking four door car in those years but the monied collectors don't seem to want Super 8's.

IMO, too bad.

Steve (or others)

On the gold 49, is that the special anniversary gold paint? If so, that special color code would be referenced in the data plates, correct?

On the greyish-silver Nampa ID car, - you see few of the 22nd and 23rd series in this grey or silver metallic and I think it is one of the most interesting colors.

Again with the caveat that that is an original Packard offered paint color. The silver looks great against the chrome and shape of the 22nd series, IMO.

I offered on the Custom 8 in South Dakota, but lower then his asking price.

The 54 Patrician that yard drives for $2500. Not bad. Gives you the one year only engine in a senior Packard in black.

Of course, it would require everything ultimately, to show and tour enjoy. I think the seller came to that conclusion.

Price. Awful nice car though. So many variables. If someone is looking "hard" for a nice pre war Packard in the larger series, then I believe this community has posted several for less money, much less money in some cases. If you include significant post war Packards then $69,000 should buy you a nice Custom 8 convertible, Station Sedan or Carribbean.

Since CL ads are free and can renew so easily, sometimes sellers that don't really need to sell put their car on CL at a "premium" price and if it sells great, if not, no problem. When they get serious about selling a car, it's either going in the CNB, ebay or an auction.

I think Tim is referring to the convertible he notes in his post. The 1940 180 is a great price for what you (seem) to get. (Caveat: see in person or have someone look at it for you)

I love the formal C area (not really a pillar).

$27,000 is still a LOT of money to me and I can't afford this car right now but for those with the kind of money to purchase this great of a car it is a bargain and would be a great car to own as a hobbyist.

So I understand - the whiskers are the extension of the grille around the front fenders, right?

I like the 54 Patrician for what you get for $2500. Plus it is a nice black.

The 50 Super Deluxe has been on here before as you know.

That's too bad that the motor smokes but as others point out, we don't know why. I am not a flathead knoweldgeable guy but I know on OHV motors there were only 3-4 reasons for an oil burning situation. It could be running rich.

On CL, there always seems to be a reason a car is modestly priced and doesn't sell right away.

In this case I am not sure I would be dissuaded at that price. The worst case scenario is a partial engine rebuild but you would still be ahead.

I agree it makes no difference to me that this is a bottom line Packard, it's a well executed design with 8 cyl power and a period nice interior. Somebody buy it!

http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/cto/5070235751.html

Is the Clipper above at least an 8 cylinder car?

http://easttexas.craigslist.org/cto/5110356167.html

Nice catch JD but this is still a nice consideration. BDC is correct that this car is a great bargain. It's rare, but other then being a model that Packard enthusiasts would appreciate it's not considered in demand.

I like it because I am familiar with the Buick and Pontiac versions of this "business coupe" model.

So many Packard and other cars are way beyond my budget but this one isn't. Is it me or do the colors further sell this car? The conservative colors are nice on this car.