I can see both sides of the coin... on one hand, the price seems about fair based on Hagerty's latest valuation of a #4 Fair car at $43,200, and the $40,000 asking price is just a starting point anyway. But as has been pointed out, it's lacking one of the defining, critical components of the series, the dual-quad setup. But on the other hand, the single four-barrel is a lot easier to live with. If you can find a 1955 (because 1956's were different) complete-with-batwing dual-quad set up for sale, I'm guessing they would be in the $2,000 to $3,000 range?

One thing for certain with this particular car -- you'd have to love pink!

And another certainty -- it should make the next owner very happy indeed!

See our August 13 post on our Motor City Packards Facebook page for some photos of the very first tour given by Pure Detroit and Arte Express:

https://www.facebook.com/MotorCityPackards/?hc_ref=ARR6dtO-MmRF4vmRgNa_87l72bl0VDCD7aiiqOdR-GLhVMgX5PMhtw9oIuJnG29_zZw

Any news on this project? This has been a favorite of mine to follow!

Glad that everything went without incident! I will be looking forward to following your project progress!

The hood crest was only on the 1956 Packards.

Here is a charming 1929 sedan in solid condition near Toledo OH:
https://toledo.craigslist.org/ctd/6061997441.html

Does that 1956 Caribbean in Nebraska look suspiciously like a 1955 to anyone else? Non-pushbutton Twin-Ultramatic selector lever, Emerald green steering column (a 1955 color for Caribbean, but Norwegian Forest I don't believe was used on any 1956 Caribbeans), a 1955 Senior ivory engine block versus 1956 Senior bronze, and 1955 type headlamp hoods on the fenders.

Leeedy and Mr. Pushbutton are the guys you want to talk to about Conner. Leeedy grew up in the area, and Mr. Pushbutton did an article for the Packard Club's "The Packard Cormorant" magazine on the topic. There isn't a lot of material out there on Conner; but what there is, they would know about it.

Too bad we don't have "Like" buttons here, because I would be liking all the progress reports on this significant car, which very few people would be willing or able to tackle. Thank you for saving this car!

Automotive finishes progressed from the varnishes used by carriage & buggy manufacturers, to nitrocellulose lacquers and enamels, to acrylic lacquers. Types of colors offered and their respective durabilities varied with each technology. Here's a short version of the history of automotive finishes provided by The Eastwood Co.

http://www.eastwood.com/blog/eastwood-chatter/history-timeline-and-types-of-automotive-paint/