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The more I look at that 1950 Custom 8 sedan and discuss it with folks who own/follow the 48-50 Custom 8 cars, the more I think the asking price isn't that unrealistic.
Image from factory brochure (courtesy of Robert Neal) of a 2352 with blue interior. I note the steering column isn't chrome-plated, yet it was on my 2352 which was a low-mileage funeral service car when I purchased it in 1960. Of course images like this were created considerably before the cars actually went into production. Note the kick panel on the door and the arm rest are blue, but neither the door panel itself nor the carpets are.
Posted on: 2014/2/15 10:13
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That's very interesting to me. My '50 has a 501 interior (all tan) so I can't use it as an example. There are photos, factory photos, and brochure renditions of 21st and 22nd series Customs that definitely have matching (dark) door panels. I have the original door panels from my 22nd series Custom and they are dark green broadcloth to match the green shadowcloth on the seats. I guess that must have changed with the 23rd series. Live and learn.
Here's an illustration from the 1948 Fact Book of a 22nd Series Custom Sedan interior:
Posted on: 2014/2/15 14:24
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Here is a photo of the driver side front interior in my Custom Clipper. I also agree the piping is more of an ivory or cream color not white. The interior of this car is original except for the heel panel the previous owner had sewn in to cover carpet wear.
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Posted on: 2014/2/15 20:43
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Posted on: 2014/2/16 8:27
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Agreed, nice find! Looks like it still has the radio, too. Someone is going to get a great deal. Wish I were closer to Arkansas.
Posted on: 2014/2/16 9:01
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Had not seen this before, the interior is not very faithful to the OEM.
classiccars.com/listings/view/429863/195 ... or-sale-in-quartzsite-arizona-85346
Posted on: 2014/2/16 19:19
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Not only is the weaveof fabric from more recent decades, but they strayed a bit from the original pattern of the seat covers - even more so from the application of colors.
Somebody sure didn't give a thought about driving the car in full sunlight when they painted the top of the instrument panel in white. Of course, since they stripped the covering and pad, you could always paint it red to get by. I don't even wanna go into all the missing pieces.
Posted on: 2014/2/16 22:45
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Hi
Here's what I'd consider a choice '54 Clipper Panama in great condition to get started with Packards: losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/4327494617.html Someone is going to get a nice car for a reasonable price. Steve
Posted on: 2014/2/17 11:34
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Must be owned by an "old timer", notice how he turned the wheels against the curb when parking on a downgrade!
Obviously not a 2-door sedan as advertised. Looks like a nice one.
Posted on: 2014/2/17 11:42
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