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There's a '48 Super 8 Limousine currently for sale on the Packard Automobile Club of Australia Website. I'm thinking it could be a "brother" to the Limo chassis I have, which was originally fitted with a Martin & King(local bodybuilder) body. The description in the For Sale Ad says "One of three vehicles originally imported into Australia by ANA in RHD and were used as their executive limousines. This vehicle is serial 2003, which is car 3 of the build. Imported as partially built up with local coach builders completing the top hat." Interesting, but my attention was drawn to the photos, particularly that of the rear of the roof and rear window. The rear window looks more "square" while the rear roof line doesn't look as curved as US bodied cars. Sorry, I can't post the pic however this link will take you to it.https://www.packardclub.org.au/sites/default/files/2018-12/Tony%20Browne%203.png

I'm interested as to what others see or think. What say yea?

Hi Mal

Yes, this car is coachbuilt, not only is the rear quarter window and roof different from U.S. production, the rear door is also wider. It also appears to have a taller overall height. Interesting car, hope it finds an appreciative owner to restore it.

For reference, here are the photos from the advertisement. The styling matches the Martin & King seven passenger sedan/limousine shown in Mr. Neal's Packard 1948-1950. It would be interesting to know if Martin & King employed composite construction in its body builds.

Steve

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