Here is the story of the scientist who proved that lead added to gasoline was a major public health hazard and why it was ultimately removed from gas:
http://mentalfloss.com/article/94569/clair-patterson-scientist-who-determined-age-earth-and-then-saved-it

New post today - "Packard Truck Dave" tells the story of his "Stew-de-bakker" Commander V-8

https://56packardman.com/2018/03/27/gear-head-tuesday-packard-truck-daves-stew-de-bakker/

As you might guess from my e-mail address packard5687@mac.com,
my favorite Packard is the '56 Four Hundred hardtop, closely followed by the '56 Caribbean hardtop.

Otherwise, my favorite Packards are the '47 Clipper Custom Super Eights (because I also am a " '47 model"!) and the '34 Twelves.

<i>"Seems strange to try and sell a #3 or3+ car at a #1 price without history."</i>

Spot-on! All the more so as it is a Clipper Deluxe, the least expensive Clipper built .. and consequently the least desirable.

"We live in California so better to be safe."

Yes! I don't live far from you - I'm near Sacramento.

It likely would be worth the money to have it inspected.

Today "Packard Truck Dave" brings us the conclusion of his three-part story of how he got "into" Packard trucks. It's a great story!

https://56packardman.com/2018/03/20/gear-head-tuesday-guest-author-how-i-got-into-packard-trucks-conclusion/

John - are you referring to this one?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1956-Packard-Clipper/253505337299?hash=item3b061877d3:g:q6EAAOSwX2xasHc2&vxp=mtr

It's hard to tell from the photos on eBay, but it looks like a nice Deluxe. My guess is that it is a re-paint.

I'm probably too much of a purist, but it's always a turn off to me to see that the Ultramatic has been replaced by a Chrysler transmission even though I understand the reasons for it having been done.

The photos indicate the trunk mat is original and in good condition. That's a rarity.

Geoff has rented a storage space to get the Monte Carlo convertible out of the weather and has taken the car off of the trailer. New photos (scroll down):

https://56packardman.com/2018/02/20/gear-head-tuesday-packard-monte-carlo-convertible-about-to-be-reborn/

"Packard Truck Dave" continues the story of how he got "into" Packard trucks:
https://56packardman.com/2018/03/13/gear-head-tuesday-guest-author-how-i-got-into-packard-trucks-part-ii/

My original blog post, which also covers the 2 Monte Carlos based on the 24th Series Mayfair hardtop is here:
https://56packardman.com/2014/12/28/before-chevrolets-monte-carlo-there-was-the-packard-monte-carlo/