Re: 1941 Packard Originality Questions
|
||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Home away from home
![]() ![]() ![]() |
Hello Steve:
Yes, most folks think that the instrument panel MUST be woodgrained. But that is not always the case. The car you are looking at has the "Multi-Tone" interior and for those cars the insturment panel is color matched to the upholstery color as shown in your photo. Please refer to the 1941 Data Book listed on this website. https://www.packardinfo.com/xoops/html/downloads/1941_DataBook.pdf There is a description on page 44 and a list of Trim Selections on page 181 - attached. --Roger--
Posted on: 2018/1/4 13:59
|
|||
|
Re: 1941 Packard Originality Questions
|
||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Home away from home
![]() ![]() ![]() |
As Roger says, there's an (in my opinion) attractive interior two-tone option. The interior plastic color was also harmonized. One of the ads at the time shows it. The bit in the photo looks good. Is this a 1903 or 1904?
Posted on: 2018/1/4 14:47
|
|||
|
Re: 1941 Packard Originality Questions
|
||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Forum Ambassador
![]() ![]() ![]() |
Posted on: 2018/1/4 15:09
|
|||
Mal
/o[]o\ ==== ![]() Bowral, Southern Highlands of NSW, Australia "Out of chaos comes order" - Nietzsche. 1938 Eight Touring Sedan - SOLD 1941 One-Twenty Club Coupe - SOLD 1948 Super Eight Limo, chassis RHD - SOLD 1950 Eight Touring Sedan - SOLD What's this? ![]() Put your Packard in the Packard Vehicle Registry! Here's how! Any questions - PM or email me at ozstatman@gmail.com |
||||
|
Re: 1941 Packard Originality Questions
|
||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Home away from home
![]() ![]() ![]() |
First of all, guys, thanks for the information. This is highly educational and much appreciated. The car is a 1904, but when it was restored (back in the 80's they think) the owner restored it as a club sedan (photos attached). While I find the look attractive, and the car appears to be very nice for an older restoration, I'm leery of buying it because it's not an authentic car.
Any and all advice appreciated! Steve in Indiana
Posted on: 2018/1/4 19:32
|
|||
Steve in Indiana
1940 Super Eight 160 Sedan 1949 Deluxe Eight Sedan 1955 400 Hardtop 1956 400 Hardtop |
||||
|
Re: 1941 Packard Originality Questions
|
||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Home away from home
![]() ![]() ![]() |
It may not have been an owner/restorer "conversion." There were a few of these converted into the club sedan/formal sedan style, using the touring sedan body. Does your car have the formal sedan bulk head with single jump seat and storage bin?
We had an unrestored 1942 version of this type of conversion. I think they were done by Derham, but they didn't put any body tag on them. Don't take that as gospel.
Posted on: 2018/1/5 9:28
|
|||
West Peterson
1930 Packard Speedster Eight Runabout (boattail) 1940 Packard 1808 w/Factory Air 1947 Chrysler Town and Country sedan 1970 Camaro RS https://packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=4307&forum=10 http://aaca.org/ |
||||
|
Re: 1941 Packard Originality Questions
|
||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Home away from home
![]() ![]() ![]() |
Seems to me someone else asked about the authenticity of this very same car several years ago. Can't find the comments I made about it then.
You need to decide how you are going to use this Packard. If you are looking for a senior Packard to take to judged PAC, CCCA or concours events looing to pick-up a silver-plated pickle dish or Lucite trophy, then this is NOT your car. Because those shows are all about authenticity. If you are looking for a nice tour car, take the kids out for ice cream or your friends out for dinner, then this could be your car - BUT you need to get it for the right price and for a couple of reasons. First, you need to think of your exit strategy and who will buy it once you decide to sell it. In good conscience you should explain what they are buying from you. Second, was the elimination of the quarter window done in a professional manner? In the photo you posted there appears to be a bulge covering the window. Is that the case, or is it just the lighting/reflection? If it is a bulge, then you need to metal finish that area and repaint it to match, or two-tone the car. Alternatively, you could add a leather top as PMCC did on the 1907 One-Eighty, Custom Formal Sedan. All of this affects what you should pay for the car if you decide to buy it. Best of luck with your decision. --Roger--
Posted on: 2018/1/5 10:35
|
|||
|
Re: 1941 Packard Originality Questions
|
||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Home away from home
![]() ![]() ![]() |
Thanks for all the replies. They were, as usual, very helpful.
After speaking at length with the seller, and having been unsuccessful in arriving at a mutually acceptable price, I have decided to look further for my next Packard. With luck, I may even find one located closer to home. There's still a lot of time left before spring. I am really glad I found this website.
Posted on: 2018/1/5 17:06
|
|||
Steve in Indiana
1940 Super Eight 160 Sedan 1949 Deluxe Eight Sedan 1955 400 Hardtop 1956 400 Hardtop |
||||
|