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Posted on: 2015/7/16 16:13
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The story of ZIS-110, ZIS-115, ZIL-111 & Chaika GAZ-13 on www.guscha.de
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...Now we know what they hoped to do with those bins of leftover Clipper headlight rims once Detroit closed down... Yes, Mercedes knew exactly where and how to hit the US. Once the headlights are under German control, Detroit would be taken in a snare. The hooded headlights had a snap-on mechanism in hiding. Quote: ...does the radiator grille look a tad oversized? Steve, good eye for proportions! It is the car body, which is small.
Posted on: 2015/7/17 4:30
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Posted on: 2015/7/17 6:52
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/o[]o\ ====  Bowral, Southern Highlands of NSW, Australia "Out of chaos comes order" - Nietzsche. 1938 Eight Touring Sedan - SOLD 1941 One-Twenty Club Coupe - SOLD 1948 Super Eight Limo, chassis RHD - SOLD 1950 Eight Touring Sedan - SOLD What's this?  Put your Packard in the Packard Vehicle Registry! Here's how! Any questions - PM or email me at ozstatman@gmail.com |
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Thanks, Gerd. You heard about re-badging a Mercedes and adding Packard-style grille and trim here from me first. Now photo shop a Packard grille on that lovely Benz.
(o{}o)
Posted on: 2015/7/17 9:05
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All things considered, worse looking cars were being built in 1956. There was a post here a few days ago about the 56-57 Hudsons as probably the ugliest cars ever made and a few thousand of those managed to sell. If they were the ugliest then there is a chance the Packstudemercedes combination might have sold too. If they got rid of those two front sidelight or turn signal things sticking out it could have been positioned as the exotic European import of the day customized for American taste.
Posted on: 2015/7/17 9:31
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This Mercedes prototype is Packard's Request fulfilled.
Here's the story: 56packardman.wordpress.com/2015/06/09/ge ... -almost-fulfilled-by-mercedes-benz/ Note the unusual 3 piece windshield - which was repeated at the rear window - perhaps the windshield/rear window were intended to be interchangeable. The above linked article then led to the Facel - Packard discussion: 56packardman.wordpress.com/2015/06/16/ge ... a-shoulda-woulda-the-facel-packard/
Posted on: 2015/7/17 10:35
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The reason for posting this far-fetched story in the "General" department is, that the car, a so-called W122, has nothing to do with Packard. Well, it has four tires like the Packard Request but that's it.
The above pictured car did not make it into series production, it was a design model and not a "Packstudemercedes combination". Quote: ...If they got rid of those two front sidelight or turn signal things sticking out it could have been positioned as the exotic European import of the day customized for American taste... To play and change the appearance and visual identity is the idea behind design models. Here is another W122 prototype:  The following -> link is intended for my friend Mal only, don't use it if you aren't Mal. image source: mercedes-benz-passion.com
Posted on: 2015/7/17 13:37
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"The following -> link is intended for my friend Mal only, don't use it if you aren't Mal."
Gee,  Gerd.  Just wonder how many, not named Mal, couldn't resist the temptation?
Posted on: 2015/7/17 16:06
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/o[]o\ ==== Bowral, Southern Highlands of NSW, Australia "Out of chaos comes order" - Nietzsche. 1938 Eight Touring Sedan - SOLD 1941 One-Twenty Club Coupe - SOLD 1948 Super Eight Limo, chassis RHD - SOLD 1950 Eight Touring Sedan - SOLD What's this? Put your Packard in the Packard Vehicle Registry! Here's how! Any questions - PM or email me at ozstatman@gmail.com |
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Posted on: 2015/7/17 17:02
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