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Hi everyone.

I am trying to find a good Packard or Clipper in original unrestored condition (as much as possible). This is my second attempt to do so; last time I gave up and bought something else My other car is very good, except that it is an older repaint and, well, it is not a Packard

So, I am trying to find something nicer, because it only makes sense to replace the current vehicle with one in better condition. I've been browsing through the current listings, on the web, and there are ~2 vehicles that look promissing, in CA, and I am unable to check them at this time. Maybe someone is contemplating on downsizing/upgrading one of their cars but have not had a chance to advertise it for sale, yet? I like the 2-door models, and it needs to have the torsion-level ride, of course
The budget is up to $20k

Thanks!

Would you be interested in 2 2-door doors in original condition?

There is a nicely restored 56 400, done with original fabric, that I know of in NY. It needs chrome work, an engine, and a refresh to the driveline yet. But the price should be correspondingly reasonable.

Thanks! These doors are probably very nice but I do need to get a car, before thinking about any spare parts
As for the project vehicles, I've learned that it is likely to be more cost-effective to get one in good, maintained drivable condition, for more money, as opposed to a non-running project. Especially, if the given vehicle already saw some alterations in the past. An older vehicle, by itself, still takes plenty of maintenance and upkeep as is, already
Unless, of course, you prefer to spend a lot of time in the garage and never-ever actually finishing anything (and some people actually do just that).