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That's what I was thinking, but I'm still learning...........

A 1952 250 convertible, project, cheap for a possibly solid convertible:
sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/sacramen ... packard-200-series/7775891001.html#

A 1946 Super Clipper 4dr sedan, project:
phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/cto/d/salome- ... ckard-super-clipper/7777021151.html

With photos and contact on AACA forum:
forums.aaca.org/topic/420151-for-sale-19 ... -az%C2%A0-not-mine/#comment-2717960

A 1956 Clipper Super 4dr sedan, looks ready to enjoy, reasonable $8,200 price, Fb Marketplace:
facebook.com/marketplace/item/4336065162 ... picks&referral_story_type=top_picks

Steve

Here is the some of the interesting paperwork mentioned in 5112.

The very detailed bill of sale, complete with misspellings.

A sleeve that the dealer was to fold up and slide over the driver's sunvisor: fold it one way and it explained your new Ultramatic. Fold it the other way 'round and it explained how to use your new overdrive. I have never never never seen one of these in 52 years of screwing around with Packards. Would someone care to reproduce this?

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I can, but it would be much easier if you can scan it at your local library at 600 DPI full color. Save to a flash drive then pull it up on your PC at home.

This will yield a sharper reproduction and no lens or angle distortion. I can remove the yellowing, adhesive marks, etc.

Or: Hershey is just 2 months out. I can scan it then if you'd like.

Also, why the suggestion to not start in Park in cold weather or on a hill?

No idea on why they made that suggestion.

The only thing I can think of is that starting a cold transmission, the fluid will be stickier, so the HRC would put a bit of load on the pawl making it harder to shift out of park. But

- it really shouldn't be a big deal either way
- it won't relieve load on the starter
- as the engine warms up, so will the HRC and any real effect from cold weather should be negated

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Few recent online postings I spotted this morning:

Ebay Motors

1952 Patrician. Very solid original car out of a collection that was sold off by the owner last year. Had been in storage since mid-1970's. Attractive two- tone paint scheme (looks like Gallant Green over Aspen Green). Chrome looks nice. Car currently runs and drives but may need other minor work to be roadworthy. Very presentable driver quality car at a bargain price ($6,900). I think this car is a real deal at the asking price.

ebay.com/itm/126643684982?hash=item1d7c8 ... d=5337650957&customid=&toolid=10049

Craigslist:

1950 Deluxe Eight Sedan. Rough but complete. Probably just a good parts car but looks like there is much that would be useable. Includes several extra radios. Asking only $1,500. Springfield, MA:

springfield.craigslist.org/cto/d/springf ... 0-packard-parts-car/7773543668.html

1937 120 Convertible Coupe. Abandoned restoration project. Body looks very straight in the photos and car appears to be complete. This is potentially a great project for someone. Asking $16,500. British Columbia.

abbotsford.craigslist.org/cto/d/langley- ... hwest-1937-packard/7777367290.html#

Facebook Marketplace

1953 Clipper Club Sedan. Not running, but car looks like it has a lot of potential. Needs to be cleaned up but I think there is a lot to like at the asking price of $6,995. Massachusetts:

facebook.com/marketplace/item/1039526073 ... 9a9c91e-6849-4dfa-8f53-b4926fde23b8

1951 Patrician. Beautiful, restored car with nice paint, chrome and interior. Other than the incorrect 1952 hood ornament, I don't see anything wrong with this one. Elderly owner now selling for health reasons (sounds familiar). Asking $14,900. New York:

facebook.com/marketplace/item/4806029614 ... 9a9c91e-6849-4dfa-8f53-b4926fde23b8

1939 120 Sedan. Fully restored and running. Paint scheme does not look correct (fenders painted different color from body) but new interior appears well done in correct pattern. Has banjo wheel and radio. Asking $26,500. New York.

facebook.com/marketplace/item/1563931531 ... 9a9c91e-6849-4dfa-8f53-b4926fde23b8

1939 Six Sedan. Part of a collection being sold off which includes a 1946 Dodge panel truck and a 1935 Plymouth Sedan. The Packard appears to be a driver quality car at best with weak paint and chrome. The two other vehicles look about the same condition wise. Asking only $7K each, so maybe there is a deal to be had here. Massachusetts:

facebook.com/marketplace/item/1616430082 ... 9a9c91e-6849-4dfa-8f53-b4926fde23b8

1955 400. Rough unrestored. Major project or parts; has significant rust in front fenders, rockers and rear quarter panels. Looks complete. Has been in indoor storage for many years. Think it could be well worth the asking price of $1,500. Indiana:

facebook.com/marketplace/item/1548087079 ... 8f7f42c-1a4c-4a31-9745-6686554a4275

1957 Clipper Country Sedan (station wagon). Not running, looks rough from apparent long term outdoor storage. Rusty, but looks complete. Ad states supercharger is missing. May be restorable, if not, an excellent parts car with a lot of useable trim and glass parts. Only 869 units built of this model in 1957:

facebook.com/marketplace/item/1169991057 ... 8f7f42c-1a4c-4a31-9745-6686554a4275

1956 Patrician. Rough unrestored. Body not too bad but tops of front fenders are gone. Not sure if this one would be worth doing but it does have a lot of good parts on it. Has extra doors. Asking $2,500. Wisconsin:

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1955 Clipper Super Panama hardtop. Good driver quality car in attractive White Jade over Fire Opal (Scheme MJ). Paint somewhat deteriorated but looks presentable as does the interior. Good deal at $6,900. Michigan.

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That '55 400 has the Orchid cloth interior with glass black leather. I've only seen it on two other cars and they were both black and white paint. Interesting.

The '53 Clipper club sedan looks like it would clean up nicely, if the interior isn't too shot. Attractive Ivory over Polaris Blue, with the same interior colors as my Panama. Not a bad price for something that should take minimal work to get it into presentable condition.

-Kevin

Paul L. Kelsey Automotive Museum collection going up on Mecum auctions. A couple of decent Packards in there. No idea what they will go for.

1940 Super 8 Touring Sedan - Exterior not bad, interior is there but moth-eaten. Plastic is shot. Engine bay looks dirty and rough. Solid car to start with.

1940 Super 8 Club Sedan - Looks like original paint. Interior is in better shape than the sedan, though the plastic all needs to be replaced. Engine is the wrong color green....maybe rebuilt in the past?

1942 Convertible - This one is interesting in an odd way. I don't know much about the '42's but the colors don't look right to me, as do the seats. But a rare year for sure.

1946 Clipper Limo - Looks to be in pretty nice shape. A little rough on the chrome and dirty engine bay. But not a commonly seen car.

1953 Caribbean - Looks like a fantastic project. I would love this one. Interior looks to be in decent shape, but perhaps has been redone in the past? The green on the seats doesn't look quite right to me. Wire wheels are a bit rough but could probably clean up. The front seems to be sitting high, so it makes me wonder if the engine has been removed?

1955 Caribbean - Very nice. Original interior showing some age but presentable. Beautiful car.



From the same Dallas auction, different collections:
1941 110 Coupe - Been sitting outside for some time. Exterior looks straight. Upholstery inside looks surprisingly good. Rubber and plastic look shot. No reserve, so this may be a great project for someone.

1955 Caribbean - Stunning car. Interior and exterior are great and one of my favorite color schemes. Seems to be something wrong with the torsion level suspension. Not a fan of the thin whitewalls either. They just don't suit the car IMO.

Hi Kevin; 42 had some small changes for the short time they were produced. The cut lines for the two tone is correct ( have to check on color) and Upholstery is correct. 42 was also the first year for colored tops and turn signals. Keep up the good work on your Packards. Dell

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