I've recently viewed a 1939 6 cyl. Conv for sale that is a strong #3 condition car, it's closer to a #2 than a #3. I'm seriously thinking of making an offer but can't find any comps to compare it to. Based on the 120 conv. I've seen listed I'm thinking somewhere in high $30s to around $40K. It's really nice and correct.

Where do you look to see what the original factory color code was for a 48 model?

Bryce,
My experience is that the majority of Packard sellers think they are worth much more than actual market value. JMO.

Now I'm not attacking older sellers but my experience with many of these way overpriced Packards has been elderly sellers that are way out of touch with reality. I've pursued some Packards in the past and tried to reason with the seller on a car that's priced so far out of the current market that even a novice could tell. Almost all of the sellers get very offended and usually never sell the car.

Thanks for the comments but I wanted to say I never said I was interested in buying the car to do a full restoration and sell it. There is no $ to be made if someone buys one these cars to restore and sell--the restoration cost is too great IMO. I just thought the asking price was too much for it's condition in the current market.

Tim,
Your response made me laugh because it's true and well put. I guess the only thing you left out is those super few that do care seem to still pay quite a bit for certain cars. But I agree most of the sellers are asking insane prices.

On the other Packard site there is a 55 "original" Caribbean for sale. Original as in the interior, paint, chrome, dash, top, engine and tranny. Nothing has been updated or restored except the torsion leveling system. I shouldn't have but contacted the owner because I really like the 55-56 models. Interior is rough in front mostly on driver's side and paint is about 4-5 out of a 10. He's asking $49K, that seems really steep in this market. Opinions?

Yes, after a loooonnng day at work my brain wasn't working properly--12 volt poaitive for 55 is definitely correct. I should know this but don't--what is the main advantage of the 12 volt negative as opposed to 12 volt positive?

I talked to a guy today who is selling a 55 Packard and said it came from the factory as 12 volt positive ground car. That's not right is it?

Thank you, I didn't know that. You guys are the best.