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We were at a car show in Santa Maria CA. We saw a 1934 Phaeton which had the suspension chopped up and modified with a hydraulic system so it could be bounced up and down. A crate engine V8 was installed. There owner thought he could get $60K or so for the car. I informed him it would be worth 3 to 5 times if properly restored to it's original shape.

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I looked at that poor thing and then the eBay Bot sent me an email to "make an offer on" it.


I should. How does $10 'Murrikan sound?

There is a 1949 Station Sedan in auction on AutoHunter which appears to be a nice older restoration.

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Interesting................

Is the large Packard script on the sides of the hood original?

No, the script on the hood is not an original feature. Nor are many other features on that car - it's a mongrel.

No, the script on the hood is not an original feature. Nor are many other features on that car.

1947 Clipper for sale on Marketplace. In GA. Looks to be a deluxe - they could have wiped the dust off of it before taking pictures, and maybe even rolled it outside. They say the battery won't hold a charge overnight, which sounds like some nasty dead short somewhere, and Wat just loves sorting out electrical issues. Can't see for certain if it has overdrive - it may well not.


My guess is my standard offer for a presentable Clipper sedan which isn't running: $5K.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1431602560575683/?ref=search&referral_code=marketplace_search&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A9dc90bf0-f791-4868-b28a-c9472e30c70b


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The first link was not exactly what I expected and not at all appropriate!

Owen, didn't think so. To me it looks reasonable enough if ostentatious, but I'm not familiar with Packards of those years so I trust what y'all are saying

What's the point of buying a running car then just garaging it for years straight? I'm always a bit confused to see that happen.