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5406 - Packard Patrician Touring Sedan #5452

Model Information
YEAR:
1954
SERIES:
54th
BODY STYLE:
5452
MODEL:
5406
MODEL NAME:
Packard Patrician Touring Sedan
VIN NUMBER:
5452-4405
THEFT NUMBER:
*MISSING*
OTHER ID NUMBERS:
*MISSING*
General Information
STATUS:
Current Owner
STATUS DATE:
ACQUIRED WHERE:
Smithfield, Virginia
ACQUIRED DATE:
ACQUIRED CONDITION:
Original Survivor
OWNER:
Jere Avenson
OWNED LOCATION:
Chesapeake, Virginia
OWNED CONDITION:
Show Ready
ORG DEALERSHIP:
DELIVERED DATE:
Interior Information Exterior Information
INTERIOR CODE:
56
PAINT CODE:
H
PAINT NAME:
Bikini Blue Metallic
INTERIOR DESCRIPTION:
Interior restored in 2006 with original Matelesse blue nylon upholstery fabric from SMS,new headliner, kick panels, and door panels.
EXTERIOR DESCRIPTION:
Restored in 2006, taken down to bare metal, painted the original Bikini Blue with modern base coat and clear coat.
Drivetrain Information
ENGINE:
359 (8 cyl, 212 hp)
ENGINE SERIAL:
M604871
TRANSMISSION:
Gearstart Ultramatic
Other Information
OPTIONAL EQUIPTMENT:
Wonderbar Radio, PS, PB,Dr side spot light, heater, defroster, widow washer (converted it to collect radiator coolant), and oil filter.
VEHICLE HISTORY/
PROJECT STATUS:
ThePatrician was 1% complete but suffering from lack of use when I purchased her from Bob Somer's widow. I replaced fluids and rubber all around, bebuilt the power brakes and Ultramatic. After driving her for about 2, miles I pronounced her a candidate for restoration as a driver. We've put on over 3, milessince purchaseand her engine and mechanicals get better every year. After her limited restoration she was shown at the 26 Mid Atlanitic AACA Meet which resulted in being invited to the 27 Hilton Head Concourse de' Elegance. My wife and I drove her both waysand drew lots of attention. She was pronounced the best "driver" shownat Hilton Head by her gou
of judges. My wife Iparticipated in the 213 Linclon Highway Association Tour. We drove from Chesapeake VA to San Francisco CA via New York City without any problems. Everyone comments favorably of the Bikini Blue color.
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MODIFICATIONS:
ThisPackard is original in every detail.
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