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I'll take a stab at it. It's a '36 Eight, Model 1401, Body No. 911 five passenger Phaeton. While it has the optional Twelve bumper, the painted hood louvers and sidemounts that ride high relative to the belt line moulding identifies it as that series. But I defer to those more expert, anyone? Steve
Posted on: 2014/3/29 8:59
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For reference, a 1935 Eight phaeton from the factory brochure. Chassis 1201, style 811, note the "Ace" style wire wheel covers. Very few differences between 1935 and 1936 Eights. Note the absence of the trim rib on the headlight buckets in the 1935 illustration - does this suggest it's a Super Eight? And yes, it's a Twelve bumper. Images courtesy of Randy Berger.
Posted on: 2014/3/29 9:03
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I wonder of that's the same car that was used in The Grapes of Wrath. If you remember, near the beginning of the movie the banker comes to tell the family the land they have been living on and farming has been sold and they have to leave. The banker was driving a grey 1935 Packard standard 8 phaeton.
![]() This is the only picture I could find of it online. It has the same wind wings, but I can't tell if it has the spot light or not.
Posted on: 2014/3/29 12:23
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It's not the same car. No spotlight. Unless it was added later. It does have the wheel covers on it though. Here's the you tube link to the video of the car.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JEYHczRar8 And here's another photo. ![]() ![]()
Posted on: 2014/3/29 12:44
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Every one of the Thin Man movies are superb!! (I think there are 5.) If you have not seen them, you've missed something wonderful. Myrna Loy at her most beautiful is also a plus!
Posted on: 2014/3/29 16:36
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You are one-hundred per cent correct.
Posted on: 2014/3/29 17:52
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