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Then there's the speedster prototype, which still exists. At least the body, anyway. The body was found mounted on a Bugatti chassis. It was taken off the Bugatti and placed on a Packard chassis, and "restored."

I have an interesting article about the prototypes. Will locate, scan and attach in a day or two.

Hello Jim,
Was this a Guy Slaughter Packerd in HA?

Yes, thats the Guy. I was over there in the 60's and met him on his Sunday jaunts around the island in his 29 sedan. Later followed him home in my 39 Ford to see his 34 Touring and a gullwing Mercedes. Friend of mine here in Knoxville met him on an earlier assignment. Guy is the absolute Packard man for HA. He is still around in his 90's.

Guy Slaughter had a Speedster Phaeton that was painted a "royal" blue with black fenders that he had owned since before WWII. He sold it a few years ago and it is now painted a tan color. He also had a Bentley with a replica LeMans type body that he sold. He is in his 90s now and still is active in car events. There was also a Speedster roadster in Hawaii that was owned by Sam Castle, who is long since deceased. That car made its way to the "mainland" many years ago. Both Speedsters were regular production Speedsters.

Jim Wayman
640 Phaeton

The Castle car was actually a boattail. It is now in New Jersey. Castle was also the original owner of the first Model A Duesenberg, which is still in the family on the Monterey Peninsula (Pebble Beach).

This is the 626 Speedster Prototype information I mentioned a couple of weeks ago in this thread. I have no idea as to the origin - it's something I have had in my Speedster folder for years. It's an interesting read - especially the reference to the speedsters built in 1927. As this was a folded brochure check the order of the text when reading.

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I have a 1929 model 633 7 Passenger Touring Car....with 20" wire wheels. I lost one of the center caps and have been looking for a replacement. Would you have such an item in your stock of spare parts? I can send a picture if needed.

Quote:G'day miln2miler,
A to you and your '29 633 to PackardInfo.

And sorry I can't assist with your request, good luck.

Hi Jim - would any of your templates be useful for a 1929 633 Club Coupe?

Thanks

Rod