Re: What would you have if you didn't have a Packard?
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Aside from various model Packards and a few Cads that are decent, one brand X I'd find a spot for in my garage would be a postwar Chrysler New Yorker. My grandmother had a 51 and it brings back memories of being a very nice and reliable car. The older round body Chrysler of the late 40's also could find a spot.
As a purely impractical pick because I wouldn't take a chance and own one (not quite dumb enough to buy cars with reputations for never passing a repair shop or helping their owners get their exercise) would be a big luxurious XJ series Jaguar of the mid 70s to mid 90s vintage. It would be considered only because I like the styling. Might work out though. Since I hardly ever drive my cars, admiring as a sculpture could work.
Posted on: 2013/11/4 16:52
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I have had several other makes over the years, mostly post-war Chrysler products. My first choice would be a 1957 Chrysler 300-C. Second would be a car from my childhood - a Lilac 1966 Chrysler 300 two door hardtop. Third would be any Imperial, say 1951 through 1966, with a special spot for a 1960 LeBaron
Posted on: 2013/11/4 17:07
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56-57 Continental Mark II. Reason... well, just look at it!
Posted on: 2013/11/4 17:08
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A 56 Studebaker Golden Hawk - and I damn near bought one.
Posted on: 2013/11/4 17:22
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1973 Firebird Trans Am SD-455 4-speed. Why? The last of that era's super muscle cars. Enough said.
FWIW, I actually bought new a 1974 Trans Am SD-455 4-speed and that car still exists, but it's an NHRA legal Super Stock car now and has been since 1976. I don't own it any more, but I know where it is. One can't drive it on the street now. IMO, the 1973 is a better looking car than the 1974, hence the reason in the 1st sentence. Craig
Posted on: 2013/11/4 17:51
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Nuke them from orbit, it's the only way to be sure! Ellen Ripley "Aliens"
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A 54 KAISER MANHATTAN,a very unique car. I would trade for one if the opportunity ever came around. Of course I would not pay extra over the value of my 54 Clipper.
Posted on: 2013/11/4 18:54
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Duesenburg and 37 cord convertibles. There is nothing above them and the cordt transcends time.
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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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I know Cord's were way ahead of their time but still I think they're ugly monsters! But that's just my personal opinion.
I like the 30-35 Cadillacs. Matter of fact my wife has 1! As far as we know 1 of only 4 in existence! But the 30's bentleys are nice as well. We have 37 convertible ford streetrod which fun to drive, but whenever i have a chance i trade it for a pre war Packard?
Posted on: 2013/11/4 19:13
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Either a 1950 Hudson Commodore Six.. we had one when I was a kid in the 1950s OR a 1954 Kaiser Manhattan.. our neighbor had one.. what a sweet car.
Posted on: 2013/11/4 19:19
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