To Owen:

Thanks again for your generous time and effort to solve the mystery of this missing classic.

I have tried in the past to obtain a copy of issue #41 - to no avail. The Packard people who provide back issues have no copies for sale.

Thanks again, still looking for the elusive 1939 Rollson.

Van

To Owen:

Thank you for your reply. I would like to know if any body numbers are mentioned in the article. I am looking for body number 664.

Thank you,

Van

Does anyone have a copy of the Packard Cormorant #41. I have seen references that a 1939 Packard Rollson Town Car is featured in this issue.

Can someone look to see if it is the car I have been searching for!

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

Van

To All:

Can someone post some pictures of a 1939 Packard Rollson Razor Edge Town Car, model 1701.

Thanks,

Van

PackarDan

Thanks so much for the very interesting story and photos of your new purchase; a 1941 Rollson Hightop.

I saw a 1939 Rollson Packard 1701, razor edge towncar advertised in Hemmings last year. When I contacted the owner who lived in New York, he said the car was sold. He seemed reluctant to give any info or photos on the car, except to say that it was sold to the Dayton Packard Museum and that it once belonged to Lily Pons. I sent an e-mail to the DPM last year, which went unanswered. A few days ago, I learned from West Peterson in Dayton, that a 1939 Rollson Packard Razor Edge Towncar is in the museum's basement. He said he would revisit the museum and get more info and photos if possible.

I did contact the Roster Keeper for the 1701's, but she told me that she has not been involved in keeping the roster for sometime. She said the Packard site needed to be updated.

Much more info on my search car is located at the AACA Forum.

Thanks again

Van

1939 Packard Rollson 1701:

New info has been uncovered:

1. Painting: Scheme "X" - Black.
2. Radio in rear compartment.
3. Artillery Steel Wheels.

No photos or knowledge if car still exists.

Thanks for any help. Van

Re: Owen_Dyneto

Check out my possible new lead on the AACA Site.

Thanks, Van

Thanks, West Peterson:

This is an old ad that I investigated a few months ago. The seller said that the car belonged to the opera star Lilly Pons.

He sold the car to the Packard Museum in Dayton, Ohio. I sent them an email asking about the car at the time, but they never got back to me.

Thanks again for the lead

Van

Would like to know if the following 1939 Rollson Packard 1701 still exists:

Motor # 302664
Body # 664
Design # 1665

Six Wheels, deluxe equipment.

Purchased new by Dan Topping (Yankees Owner)

Any info would be appreciated.

Thanks, Van