Wow. I don't think it matters a whole lot, both engine sizes were rather large displacement (Buick had a new for 1936 320 cubic inch motor in their top of the line Roadmaster.

And both wheelbases are longer then I expected. I was thinking 130 inches.

I think I'll call the guy.

I would love to own that 36 Packard coupe. Not seeing it in person, I would say $4000 is a right price.

What is the difference between "base" 8 and "Super" 8. Wheelbase? Engine size? I hate that there are only 2 bad photos.

The clock - I noticed source was LeClaire, Iowa (sp) which is home to 'American Pickers' TV show.

The 53 Limousine has been on here before. What a shame. I am too old and not a good enough welder to take on such a project.

On the 52 Patrician, I agree that is a good buy on a striking car. What does S mean in the Paint code section?

That color looks a bit optimistic for a conservative Patrician. I could be wrong.

I would love to own the 53 LWB car but I don't have a spare $125,000 to spend on a $15,000 car. That car will never be restored unfortunately.

It looks like it has been there for years and it really makes me wonder what the back story is. I wonder if it was a known car that some stubborn fellow refused to sell and then vandalism or weather took out the glass.

Steve
That last Patrician is sad but it is in that copper color I love and has some signs that it was lower mileage and is probably restorable.

1. Stated it runs.
2. Exhaust sections of rear bumper and rear bumper are pretty nice, indicating lower mileage? and easy storage.
3. Interior shots show original upholstery and dash in decent shape.

I think it's a decent $1000 project car owing to it being a 56 last year car.

Of course one would be way ahead getting the $15,000 green and white one in Oklahoma for $13,000 all in.

That 1940 looks like a good start. These bodies in my opinion are kind of pedestrian and usual for the time, but the front clip with that extra Packard length, impressive grille and dual sidemounts really make this a special car, in my opinion.

$5000 is right on the high edge of what I would pay for a restoration start, but overall if I had $5000 I would go for it.

I found it interesting that the ad, from 1961, refers to the Packard as having 'full power'.

That denotes luxury and well optioned.

They still use it today despite the fact that manual windows have all but disappeared. Even strippers have power windows, power locks.

Clearly, because power accessories did not become common until the mid 50's, this era (1960) must have been the first to advertise 'full power.'

An over-priced Clipper 2 door

https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/4642935156.html

https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/4612879624.html

Spokane had a lot of Packards. Question: Is that a 42 or a 46 Clipper and where does it lie in the pecking order, or can you tell? $1000 seems decent if it is a 160 or 180 class car. i.e. 356 engine.

I wouldn't mind having another 1942 Packard.

I was all excited about the LWB car until I see it was "rodded". yecch

Steve
That's a very cool 1936 120B and I think he is close on price. Maybe $4000?

The very nice LWB Custom Clipper above highlights the LWB pricing dilemma. Owner states more then $70,000 into the car and is asking $48,500.