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Owing to his considerate, down-to-earth style, King Olav (2 July 1903 - 17 January 1991) was immensely popular, resulting in the nickname Folkekongen ("The People's King"). Below shown is the majestic 1942 Packard of the former King of Norway.
Royal Monogram of King Olav V source: Wikipedia Click to enlarge!
Posted on: 2019/8/19 5:21
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If I don't dig it up, somebody else can dig up an article about that 42 Packard conking out in the middle of an intersection in Oslo. Tim, I did my best but no success. ![]() When looking at the interrior image below, then the following questions raised: 1) What is the function of the metallic widget? 2) A/C? images source: Wikipedia Click to enlarge!
Posted on: 2019/8/20 6:33
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I'll find it.
The round silver thing is the microphone to the chauffeur. A/C was a trunk mounted unit with the vent on the rear shelf behind the seat. The grille in the floor is for a heater, which is probably an add on for this car given the standard method was to route under the seat heat from the front through grilles in the seat back. After all, Norway was pretty cold in 1942, especially the winter of 1941 where temperatures were -70C. I don't think we will ever see that again.
Posted on: 2019/8/20 7:40
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That has to be one of only a handful of '42 180 Touring Limousines by LeBaron and possibly the best original survivor. Thanks for look at that rarity. An additional heater would be expected for that part of the world. On the other hand, A/C would be an unnecessary extravagance. The King didn't update his limousines too often. The Cadillac 75 limousines are a 1951 and a 1980-'85. The latter is difficult to pinpoint by appearance, it is among those last years a Fleetwood rwd lwb chassis was built. Steve
Posted on: 2019/8/20 12:15
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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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The article is in the 1971 Number 4 Classic Car Club magazine. You can see it on the museum website.
And the car did have air conditioning. I'd paste some of it but there is copyright plastered on it. I used to have all of my copies way back, but they didn't survive when I moved overseas. That's okay because my memory seems to be holding up.
Posted on: 2019/8/20 14:50
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Tim, thanks for the confirmation.
Quote: ...On the other hand, A/C would be an unnecessary extravagance... Steve (58L8134), logic should have an influence into my purchasing behavior but all too often I ignore their whisper-quiet voice. And if a king decides to have his sword installed into his car, who would cast doubt on the neccecity of this royal measurement? source: Oakland Tribune, California, 04 Nov 1934
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It looks like a boat, I admit, but it is on wheels and once it was propelled by Packard and as such it is suitable to be published here.
"A replica of PT-109 is towed down Pennsylvania Avenue during President John F. Kennedy's inaugural parade in 1961. Kennedy was the last commander of the PT-109 patrol torpedo boat in the Pacific Theater during World World II. His actions to save his surviving crew after the Japanese bombed the boat made him a war hero and helped launch his political career." source: talkmedianews.com Click to enlarge!
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![]() Forgive me for calling this imperial emperor car -> again on stage. Meanwhile I learned that the brand name of this end 1920s car is "Park". image source: bbs.tiexue.net
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If "the steering mechanism is located on the right", then the pic isn't mirror-inverted.
Posted on: 2019/12/14 14:19
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