Pilgrim65

This car intrigues me , current asking price 60k , considering the low production figures and original cost , should I compare it to a skylark or caddy and as such looks great value . It is a lovely car and not being au fait with specific make/ model values where does Packard lie in the value stakes compared to other makes, just curious as first carabbien I've seen for sale. Good luck with sale , I'd offer if I was looking cheers

Many thanks ,that's what I'd imagined so can stop dreaming and get back to reality. ?

15k is good , but only someone who has taken on a skylark would know the materials cost so total cost still unknown.

53 Skylarks , probably my favourite Buick , can't afford a restored one , so if 25/30k buys this one , I would like your opinion on what a resto shop in the US would likely charge to carry out nut and bolt restoration , I know what my max budget is so then I would know it is impossible for me and I can stop dreaming.?

What a place , any room for a lodger ?

Wow,magic on wheels

Thanks again guys , will be staying away from 2 post lifts !! Concerning bumper jacks , had never seen one before until I found mine in boot of Ruby , I have two occasions to use and both times , been a nightmare , they go up ok , but release under load is big problem , have had to loan scissor jack or garage type from friend , to take weight and enable release, otherwise Ruby would be still flashing her underside ! Furthermore think stress on bumper may actually damage chrome. not being to critical of GM or whoever invented , but not the greatest of designs , think a few of you Americans must have had similar experiences changing a wheel, can't imagine how the fairer sex managed with them. ( perhaps they didn't ,but used charm instead ?)

Cheers Dei, comforting to know , not unique and evident on others peoples cars , not so concerned now. pilgrim

Thanks guys , some great advice , actually picking up tomorrow so will post .

Bob , interesting thought , wonder how I could check ,would the correct size and thickness of channel section be listed anywhere . i d be surprised if it where the case as there is no evidence of cost cutting anywhere else., apart from vinyl instead of leather, which I doubt would have been original on special anyway . Thanks for your input , on the case ? Cheers pilgrim

Noticed gearbox oil leak , from torque ball assembly , so bought repair kit from bobs . As concerned about oil low level in gear box , put Ruby up on friends ramp to sort . however they use swinging arm 4 point support type lift here ,noticed drivers door popped open , unable to close ,but returned to normal when car grounded. Didn't think about any door gap issues . Yesterday took Ruby to a restoration workshop to repair torque ball oil leak problem , when they lift her they noticed quite a large widening of same door gap . Concerned they adjusted ramp and lifted again same problem but not so bad . They Garage owner works on early American and owns 3 caddys , he inspected underside and although he commented the restoration was correct and professionally done , he says the chassis is flexing to much and thought the section size of the chassis frame could have been more substantial . He's going to strengthen the sides and thinks it will cure problem. I'm concerned door gap will never be correct ,but he's confident they willbe able to align in conjunction with strengthening . Picking car up next week will see. Wondered if any of you convertible owners had noticed similar problem when lifting car. cheers pilgrim

Careful John, married 3 blondes, perhaps enough said ??

Don't want to be controversial, but I think the namers win ?

Quite amazing selection , very sad , bet many were in better condition when they were placed there and left to rot , like the chieftain , if I were capable.

Looks that way, but not keen , like the decals , step to far ?

Keep posting

Think Scam , Seen same model and colour car on eBay for 72 k , but think may be different car , just be careful

Love Art Deco , being ignorant of many 30s American cars , please identify for me . thanks

Having never been to show in the US , and having no young kids., not sure if comment is derogatory or not ?

Read all responses , particularly like , 'objects of desire ' and ' needs attention, unpredictable and high maintenance , but the clincher for me is the curves , take a look at Ruby , has to be feminine ??

Great pics , loved the 59/60 Electra s and the maroon skylark , didn't like how to spoil a BMW 2002 ?

Cords are amazing design creations , sacrilege to alter , bit like tacking bits on to a Henry Moore sculpture, sad

Might take the risk with her if she wanted to drive my car ?

Stunning , won't be doing many miles on those hot shoes , but who cares ?