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With stock markets crashing in China if another collapse is beginning those prices might crash as well.
Years ago I went to a big numismatics show in New York City (only out of curiosity). There they had a well known rare coin with an MS65 (Super Mint State) grading certificate and a $13,000 price tag (or was it $31,000?). I inquired about the thing and forgot about it mainly because the people there were really creepy. I told them I would take it off their hands if they sold it in another state and avoid New York City sales taxes. I gave them my number, but they never called me. It hasn't gone up in value one lick.
Posted on: 2015/7/7 15:05
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"Seemed pretty firm on $5000. Nice PAC owned 400's can be had for $15,000 to $25,000, making a $5000 starting price tough to swallow but it is fair, compared to what project 56 Cadillac Coupe deVilles are bringing in similar condition and at much higher production.""
I should be getting dad's 56 400 back Thursday. I had a mechanical refresh done on it to make it drivable. According to my mechanic he thinks i'll be in for a surprise. He says that 374 engine is unbelievable in power, it's like driving a muscle car. He's been driving it for a month and fixing little things that keep popping up on it. He's put $150 worth of gas through it, says it'll pass anything but the gas station. He and I both drove my 55 400 and the 55 Constallation, which were nice but I wouldn't jump up and down on their performance. They were like driving big soft pillows down the road. It'll be interesting seeing what the 56 is like.
Posted on: 2015/7/7 16:47
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Posted on: 2015/7/7 18:59
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What's with the bar on the front bumper?
Posted on: 2015/7/7 21:47
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Wow. Here is how I see this car. The 200 was not the top of the line car for 1951 but it's 8 cylinder Packard powered, everything I see looks like you get a big dose of early 50's American car experience, for $5500 to $6500. Now, compare that to a 1951 Chevy, or Plymouth, Pontiac - you get the picture. It's a great deal. Trust me, NO 1951 Packard 200 4 doors are getting restored in this age of $6000 chrome, $7000 engine rebuilds and $10,000 interiors, etc. So if a person wants to get into the old car hobby Packard style without dropping $35,000, here you go.
Posted on: 2015/7/7 21:55
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I restore the car, and the car restores me.
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Anyone in need of 6 tires: 7.00-18
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/pts/5104296297.html
Posted on: 2015/7/8 9:19
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I can explain it to you but I can't understand it for you
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Wow for only 4 left(!), here's another 37 120 club sedan for sale with a more unrealistic price. It's funny what people say to make their car more attractive.
http://rogers-mn.geebo.com/vehicles/view/directory/57/listing/40/id/192288277-1937_packard_door_club/#88gqKCbqRiJz8S6r.97
Posted on: 2015/7/8 10:18
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For a fairly clean 200 with good paint, interior and chrome, not bad for a clean daily driver. If people are paying $7000 for engine overhauls,and 10k for interiors, I need to re-look at our pricing structure, I am not charging enough for restorations.
Posted on: 2015/7/8 16:43
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Your comments gave me a smile. On the AACA forum - Buick Pre War - there is a discussion now about cost to rebuild properly a Buick 322 cid straight eight and the consensus was around $7000 to $9000. I would imagine a post war Packard 8 either straight or V would cost $3000 in parts alone (pistons/bearings/camshaft lifters etc) then there are only a handful of qualified machine shops left to do the measurements and machining. I had a 1990 Reatta convertible and was quoted about $7000 for a paint and body work on just a teeny convertible. And we all know what it costs to do chrome. Lots of bumpers are approaching $1000 to $1500 and pitted pot metal sent to Paul's can run in the thousands. Therefore, these "survivor" cars are quite popular.
Posted on: 2015/7/9 8:35
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