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I built my fair share of model cars when I was a "young'un" but has anyone ever see one of these? By the looks of it, I'm glad it never came to fruition but based on the winning bid, it obviously became a collector's item just like the real thing has done today.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1966-66-Packard-Revival-Renwal-1-25-plastic-car-model-kit-/160680830016
Posted on: 2012/7/25 12:59
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I just clicked on the link Gator provided. $71 and change for that kit.....
Brings to mind the conversation between Indiana Jones and Beloque (sp) in "Raiders of the Lost Ark" in which Indy is told that if a cheap watch is buried in the sand for a thousand years it will become "Priceless". Seems that the '66 Packard is on it's way.
Posted on: 2012/7/25 14:33
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CIO. Everyone loves this one. Gufwa ha ha ha ha ha .
https://packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=59&forum=4&post_id=207#forumpost207
Posted on: 2012/7/25 15:26
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VAPOR LOCK demystified: See paragraph SEVEN of PMCC documentaion as listed in post #11 of the following thread:f
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Built quite a few model cars myself, back in the day, mostly customs in the Mongram line, but remember a revival series of four kits. Apparently, they sold well enough that another four were produced.
Rather than rehash the details, here's a link that shows 'em all: http://www.madle.org/evival.htm I can see why the box only ever showed the Packard in profile; Exner's design loses me with that grille.
Posted on: 2012/7/25 15:29
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...if a cheap watch is buried in the sand for a thousand years it will become "Priceless". Seems that the '66 Packard is on it's way. Hope you're right. Believe I still have an unbuilt kit tucked away somewhere.
Posted on: 2012/7/25 15:44
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Exner's design loses me with that grille. Ay yi yi. That grill is not even reminiscent of the classic Packard shape in any way that I can tell, unless it's upside down or something.
Posted on: 2012/7/26 0:09
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It is only my opinion but I feel Exner peaked with the 1960 Imperial. Beginning with the '61, things got a little bizarre.
Posted on: 2012/7/26 0:58
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That grill is not even reminiscent of the classic Packard shape in any way that I can tell, unless it's upside down or something. Well, the top line of the grille is reminsicent of the traditional ox-yoke shape incorporated into the top of the classic grille - much like the upper grill bars (moldings) of the V8s. Alas, the options for grille design are really limited with those concealed headlamps. This looks like a job for Mahoning63!
Posted on: 2012/7/26 8:38
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I remember these from my model-building days (I was in elementary school in the 60's).
I always wanted the kits, but never picked them up. Wish I had now! AND that I had all the other kits I built back then...
Posted on: 2012/7/26 9:01
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