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First time I have seen this picture which popped up in random photos. Quite an eye opener. I know the lady is in heels but unless she is exceptionally tall as well, the Predictor would appear to be a lot lower in real life than regular production Packards. Anyone remember any specs on the Predictor? Regular cars list out at 62" high. That looks maybe a foot lower based on an average height lady. Considering it was built on the Clipper chassis, I'd almost think the legs are stretched almost straight when seated.
packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=9139&cid=64
Posted on: 2012/4/26 15:29
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I think that it is a combination of factors that cause the illusion:
- exceptionally tall model (her legs go a long way) - angle of photo (car to lens) - black and white vs. color - lighting, etc. I agree with you that I have never seen a photo like this of this car.
Posted on: 2012/4/26 16:24
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Bob
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Never had a tape measure handy, but I've stood along side it on quite a few occasions, I'd say it's modestly lower than my 56 Carib convert. and not quite as low as a Pan American.
You can get a fairly good idea of the height from these photos, especially "Predictor #2". packardclub.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=50&start=20
Posted on: 2012/4/26 17:22
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packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=9121
Look at this picture of two men standing in front of the hood. I would appear they could just slide backwards and sit on the hood.
Posted on: 2012/4/27 14:10
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Keeps getting lower and lower. All the times seeing photos, never questioned the height until I saw the photo of the model standing next to it with the roof only chest high.
Posted on: 2012/4/27 14:46
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After checking my back issues of Hemmings Classic car found that they did article on the Predictor in 2006 they list the height as 54.125 inches length as 222 inches width as 85 inches.
I like there articles there total Packard entries are 1068 which is searchable for subscribers
Posted on: 2012/4/27 15:44
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