Well, that 1941 180 Lebaron is an obvious copy of a "factory" 1941 Cadillac (60S).

I like the copper and white 55 Patrician in Dallas. OR are there 2 Browns in the 55 Paint chart because that looks darker then bronze?

The 1001 car was offered to me for $2200, so $3500 is fishing and it won't likely sell for that.

The 41 Hot Rod I am Ok with because there is a surplus all old cars, and 41 Clippers are not a hot ticket item.

The 55 in Oklahoma is also a nice car.

Errr that's killing me. 1st, nice solid 56 Exec 2 door hardtop in California that apparently no one wants and now this sharp, straight 55 400! In California.

Meanwhile I can buy a rusty 56 400 that even Mike D passed on, in Iowa.

I can't believe the 56 Executive 2 door HT on ebay still has no bids.

I can't afford a gazillion dollars in transport.

BH
Still not good at navigating the forum.

Also, as a generalist, I get off on tangents and most of you guys are specific collectors of certain years.

I like the 56 eyebrows because it makes the 56 senior cars look more determined not to let the old make fail. A little angry, a little more focused. Still, the 55 look is pleasant to me as well.

Many pundits consider the 55-56 Packards styling warmed over and not up to the Forward Look Mopars and GM offerings.

I have physically walked around, sat in and otherwise occupied many 55-56 Packards at auctions and at a private seller near me and I love them.

It's all done very nice, but it was obvious that Packard needed a major re-set, which of course never came.

Yes he did. But my perspective on what constitutes a car which can be saved is different from most guys.

I don't want a lot of dents or rust in the "body". The fenders / hood etc can be swapped out but I am no body guy.

I will probably pass on the car but I hate to being a 56. Would like to know if it is an early 56 or late.

I want to say the 1938 Super Eight will be gone by next weekend, but it is a closed car. What an awesome car.

That 56 Executive is a ridiculously GREAT price for the car and what it represents. The interior looks like you could clean the seats and door panels, the body is as rust free and straight as you are going to find an Executive project.

When I checked it out (the link) it had 33 watchers but no bids. ARE YOU KIDDING ME? People are so gun shy.

It's too far away for me in Iowa or else I would bid on it.

The only other 2 door Executive I have seen photos of is a disassembled car in suburban Chicago for $1000.

Not even close, here you get a complete car, no guessing and so much to save and not spend money on.

I want to say I had the most enjoyable conversation with Mike this morning. I had no idea what to expect, called him a little early at 8:15am. We talked about 30 minutes.

He said he went to retrieve the car and had already paid $1000 for it but left it there. He said "what does that tell you?"

So, I was wrong, the car is still for sale but is not worth it in his opinion.

Great guy, look forward to visiting with him further and will probably take a trip up his way soon.

Jack
I understand but there are few $3000 1956 400's out there that are solid and need restoration. Nice ones that need nothing but maintenance are probably $15,000 and nicer ones $20,000 and up. I am just an average Joe that has to try some sweat equity. Plus, with the transport costs of $3000 to bring the 42 Packard in, having this car being 150 miles from me is significant.

I received another reply to a PAC ad that said (that seller) he had a 1956 400, complete but rusty for $2500.

He probably won't sell it, but I probably won't find a 56 senior car for $1000 obo in Iowa, ever again.