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Is the dash on this car correct and the color of the car? I don't think the shifter knob is correct.

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Dash is correct.In my opinion, the 37 junior cars have the best looking dash of all the junior series.Not sure about shift knob.

shift knob is not correct (basic black for a 115c). the dash should be dark dark chocolate brown where it is body color blue, a very common mistake. Oh, and the garnish mouldings were not originally chromed.

Good grief ... this is a beautiful, reasonably priced Packard, not some custom-bodied Packard Twelve! Maybe not everything is not absolutely perfect: but what the hell? What is this car going to be used for? Some Joe's Trailer Queen or a car that an owner can be proud of and enjoy driving? Some of you guys just get too anal for words.

I didn't read the comments as belittling the car; I saw them as wanting to know what's right and what's not so you can have some negotiating points to discuss price. If I were considering the purchase of another car I'd want to know what is and what isn't correct.

If it were mine, I'd also want to know how to finish it properly.

Well, what you see is what you get, and what you get appears to be a very sporty Packard, rumble seat and all.

Yes, I agree, getting pointers on authenticity is valuable, coming from one who is not qualified to "tailpipe peep." Just facts. I'm sure after I retracted my tongue from my shoelaces, I could handle the chrome moulding.

It wouldn't take long to tally up the asking price if you were restoring a restorable model like this one. It's tastefully done. Just think of all the Independence and other patriotic holidays where this would be the star.

Perhaps less costly to maintain than most Packards.

OK the seller missed the jazz age by a decade and I'm not sure the dash is wood, but someone looking for a fun car that the whole family could appreciate...It would be hard to stay home if this were in the garage.

Gotta love the new avatar, Joe.

I was simply answering the question and made an additional comment. I have no desire to judge or prejudice either the restorer, owner, seller or potential buyers as to the details of the car. Its a nice car, put the top down and drive it.

I'm sorry guys ... your comments regarding these cars is perfectly legit and reasonable. I just hope this nice car finds a good home and someone who appreciates the quality and beauty of this Packard, flaws and all.