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This car has been driven and displayed at our local car show and at car club meetings. After ten years of being a caretaker it’s time to pass this car on.
The exterior is as purchased with limited polishing and buffing a previous repaint.
(A nice looking 20-footer, condition three in Old Cars and Parts). The interior has been redone. Seating material, door panels and carpeting all were replaced with original pattern materials from SMS. The sales price is $8,500.

See attached photos for current condition.
Links to videos of engine running below:
https://youtu.be/a3uKhRgcA8Y
https://youtube.com/shorts/W8MFk_B7K84?feature=share

A list of what has been done while in my possession is available along with photos attached.
Some of the work done to the car since it had been in my possession:
*registered and titled in North Carolina
*pressure washed engine bay and undercarriage
*Bendix power brake booster rebuilt (Ed Stram Fl.)
*brake wheel cylinders replaced (all four wheels)
*new flex brake lines
*new front and rear wheel seals (all four wheels)
*rebuilt broken power steering valve
*installed new O-rings in power steering cylinder
*added silicon brake fluid
*gas tank removed, cleaned, and sealed.
*Sending unit repaired to working condition
*fuel pump rebuilt (new parts)
*cracked flexible fuel line replaced
*carburetor rebuilt
*engine bay painted
*motor painted correct gold color
*painted valve covers silver, with red script, (Packard)
*replaced missing air cleaner cover and washer bottle
*all new exhaust system from Kepich Exhaust
*new temperature sending unit
*generator and starter rebuilt, replaced power window motor.
*front end checked and aligned
*transmission electrical components removed, cleaned contacts, and replaced
*replaced missing flywheel cover
*load level electrical components cleaned and replaced
*load level control arms straightened
*Load level gearbox repaired and seals replaced
*load level limit switch replaced with new old stock
*rebuilt water pump installed
*new battery
*horn wire/button repaired to working order
*both front floor pans replaced
*original headliner cleaned, padding on dashboard replaced.
*Package shelf refreshed
*new floor padding and carpeting with correct heel pad from Kepich Exhaust
*broken seat frame repair welded stripped down and replaced cushion materials
*new correct pattern cloth and heavy-duty vinyl installed on seats and door panels ( SMS @ $100/yard)
*replaced missing robe rails and Packard Crest emblems
*replaced missing door sill plates
*installed new wind lace
*original trunk lining material cleaned

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happy,

Could you please advise when your '56 Four Hundred Hardtop Coupe is sold, so it's Packard Vehicle Registry entry can be updated?

Love it. '56 is my favorite year for hardtops, and the Mojave Tan/Dover White combo is really classic. Great work on the interior and other items. I would take this car if my wife would allow it.

-Kevin

I saw this car in person. Very nice shape overall especially for the price. The redone interior is sharp.

Thank you for your kind words. Glad you were able to appreciate the interior work!
Happy