A bit off-topic, Todd, but this inquiring mind wants to know more about the wood-bodied creation sitting NEXT to the Packard!

Jag DOHC six powered?

I think the hood w/flames adds a welcome touch of informality to an otherwise very formal car.... ... ...

I'm in the "boomer" category too, lol... ...

My dad liked Packards, so our family car was a 1947 Clipper (this was in the late 50s - early 60s). It was gray with a green interior. He bought a '48 that was running and drivable, pulled the engine from it, and had a local garage install the engine in the '47. He also had a running/driving '40 110 sedan, and a '37 115 sedan that never ran.

In 1966, he stopped driving it because he'd bought a brand-new 1965 Checker.

All of the Packards were traded in the late 60's toward a running/drivable Renault (of all things!) in 1968 or so.

In 1982, he bought the '47 back. Sitting outside for 14 years didn't do it any favors. After he died in 1986, my stepmom sold what was left of it to some guy in Pennsylvania near where she lived.

As for me, I've always liked the independent makes anyway, and have very fond memories of that '47....

OK. I knew he'd been CONSIDERED as a candidate, but not that he'd actually been offered the job.

Wonder what that would have meant for PMCC if he'd accepted the offer?

The following quote is from an article on the Rambler on ateupwithmotor.com ...

"In 1948, Mason hired Romney, who at the time was president of the Automobile Manufacturer's Association (AMA), as his special assistant. Romney was a hot commodity in the auto industry, and to take Mason's offer, he actually turned down a far more lucrative offer from Packard."

True?

Mal, inquiring minds want to know just how much Packard swag you'll acquire at Hershey, how you'll get it back to Oz, and what the final shipping costs might be?.....

What Rich said. That speedster's BEAUTIFUL!

How many Packard trucks are left?

Did they stop building them because they decided to concentrate on automobiles instead?

Or was it due to lack of sales?

First of all, Mahoning63, thanks for the link to the Predictor model build!

Second of all, I like your scenario. I just have one question.

Does it presume that enough customers will be BUYING their product to keep the creditors happy, as the 4-part organization competes against the big 3 with their aggressive marketing campaigns and cost-no-object styling departments?

My condolences to you and your family, Kevin.