Re: 1932 Packard at scotsdale
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These junk rods will all go to the crusher eventually. I heard a story recently about an auto executive paying $XX,000 for a mint Woodie that is now being chopped into a junk rod. All the workers in the plant have to say is "what a shame".
However, when I saw what a restoration shop did to what was a beautiful original V-12 for the sake of Rabble Beach, a car the old timers raved about, I almost threw up. I am quickly losing all interest in clubs, car shows, and the tasteless rabble that congregates such places.
Posted on: 2015/1/17 18:07
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Re: 1932 Packard at scotsdale
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Interesting comments. Seeing the sat night sales there was also a restored original 37 2 door roadster in the 75 k range and some other restored originals in that price range manufactured by ford etc but interestingly a 41 Packard drop top with "customized" interior and paint and body mods upwards of 400 k. Seems some heavily modified vehicles bringing half a mill or close to it. The Boydsters in that range too. Fantastic craftsmanship on some. Not sure junk rods properly describes them.
Posted on: 2015/1/17 22:34
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Re: 1932 Packard at scotsdale
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We hope there isn't a growing market for such atrocities but as the expression goes: "there's a butt for every seat" and many now are enabled to indulge their poor taste with mega-dollars. It's the modern malady. Nothing to be done but lament the lost of one more original car, appreciate the craftsmanship if any is present, then studiously ignore the cussed things. Steve
Posted on: 2015/1/18 13:26
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.....epigram time.....
Proud 1953 Clipper Deluxe owner. Thinking about my next Packard, want a Clipper Deluxe Eight, manual shift with overdrive. |
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