Guest Packardsforever Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Is this 37 Packard 120 conv. also referred to as a roadster? I've never heard that term for this model but I sure do like the car. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-Trucks___1937-Packard-Convertible-Coupe-Rumble-Seat-Roadster_W0QQitemZ150317181740QQddnZCarsQ20Q26Q20TrucksQQddiZ2282QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item150317181740&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=65%3A7%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318Obviously my link isn't live, I copied and pasted so I'm not sure what the problem is. But if you copy and paste it in your browser it should work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1956Packard Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Above link.... E-bay Packard (btw, nice car) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Yes. Nice car. I believe Packard called them "coupe roadsters." as opposed to just roadster or convertible coupe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Are the rear fender skirts an available option for a 120? I like them but were they available from the factory? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 I believe so. I recall seeing vintage photos with skirts. Convertible coupes sure look good with 'em, in my opinion. I wouldn't put them on a coupe or a sedan, but possibly a two-door sedan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen_Dyneto Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 A lot of companies called cars "roadsters" that by the standard accepted definition really weren't. By the common definition, roadsters don't have roll-up windows in the doors. The Packard catalog for 1937 called it a "convertible coupe". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Packardsforever Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 That is the 2nd pre-war Packard to be on Ebay from the Nashville area within 2 weeks. And they have both been extremely nice ones at that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Mark Lambert is one of the good guys. The cars that he works on, work right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Packardsforever Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: West Peterson</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Mark Lambert is one of the good guys. The cars that he works on, work right. </div></div>Is that who is selling this one on Ebay? Who is Mark Lambert? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 I believe the eBay copy says he's selling it for a friend.Mark Lambert has a shop in Nashville, and I consider him an expert for mid to late 1930s, early '40s Packards. He works on all kinds of cars, though, and is quite capable on Jaguars as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbirdman Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 The last true roadster from Packard was 1931. In 1932 Packard added roll up windows but continue to call the body style a coupe roadster. Maybe it is incorrect technically, but seems like everrytime I see a two door two seat convertible from Packard, it is described as a coupe roadster. no harm, no foul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Packardsforever Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 This looks to be very nice 37 120 conv. What do you guys think it will go for on Ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen_Dyneto Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 <span style="font-style: italic">The last true roadster from Packard was 1931. In 1932 Packard added roll up windows</span>.Actually, though a very limited volume car, the 1934 LeBaron speedster was also a true roadster, no roll-up windows. I believe the last true roadster from the big-3 was a 1949 or 1950 Dodge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bkazmer Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Do you count the original generation Viper? The roof did not fully retract, but there were no side windows (and no outside door buttons) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen_Dyneto Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Good point, perhaps it should be considered a roadster. I just don't often think of cars that new. I suppose there are others as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbirdman Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Owen_Dyneto</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><span style="font-style: italic">The last true roadster from Packard was 1931. In 1932 Packard added roll up windows</span>.Actually, though a very limited volume car, the 1934 LeBaron speedster was also a true roadster, no roll-up windows. I believe the last true roadster from the big-3 was a 1949 or 1950 Dodge. </div></div>I meant that I could afford Good catch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl B. Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Packardsforever, to answer your question about what it will go for, if it's like the majority of Packards on ebay, it won't go at all, because it won't meet the reserve price. Few ever do. ...B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Packardsforever Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Packard32</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Packardsforever, to answer your question about what it will go for, if it's like the majority of Packards on ebay, it won't go at all, because it won't meet the reserve price. Few ever do. ...B </div></div>It does seem many set the reserve too high. But this is the 2nd really nice pre-war Packard from Nashville in two weeks and the last did meet the reserve and sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl B. Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 I remember the 1935 V-12 club sedan, it brought $75,000. Very unusual for a Packard to meet reserve, but, these odd things do happen....B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Packardsforever Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Packard32</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I remember the 1935 V-12 club sedan, it brought $75,000. Very unusual for a Packard to meet reserve, but, these odd things do happen....B </div></div>Yes thats the one, I thought that was a fair price for that particular Packard, probably worth more than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studemax Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Do you count the original generation Viper? The roof did not fully retract, but there were no side windows (and no outside door buttons) </div></div>Gee, since we're not just talking about Packards anymore - let's include Cobras and Ferraris. (just kiddin') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich55 Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 Right now it's at $52,000 and the reserve is not met....I don't think it's worth any more so I'd guess this will be another "no sale". Any other guesses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1935Packard Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 I think it's worth more than $52k. Of course, whether it will hit reserve is another matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbirdman Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 I think a fair valure for the car is 60-75K. 52K is a little onthe low side yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1935Packard Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Well, with 11 hours to go, it has hit the reserve at $68,800. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich55 Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Well, so much for my ability to guess prices in these crazy economic times! Some lucky dog is going to get a great Packard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TG57Roadmaster Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 <span style="color: #000099">8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1937 Packard three-quarter left front view, top folded, female behind wheel and female standing at driver's door, parked by tropical foliage. Inscribed on photo back: Packard one twenty, fifteenth series, model 120-C, 8-cylinder, 120-horsepower, 120-inch wheelbase, 2/4-person convertible coupe (body type #1099), note trunk rack, 1936 California license plate #2W208, Earle C. Anthony, Inc. license plate frames, Packard deluxe emblem, fender wells, 6-wheels, vogue wide white sidewall tires, wheel trim rings, painting of wells, belt molding, absent door ventilator window. </span>The above photo and official description is from The Making of Modern Michigan: Digital Collections that house many Packard company photos. Nowhere is this car referred to as a coupe roadster, and my trusted Red Book also lists it as a Convertible Coupe, 2-4P.I know West will appreciate the wide whites. TG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1935Packard Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 So the bidding ended at $73,781.56 -- nice call, Tbirdman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbirdman Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 1935Packard</div><div class="ubbcode-body">So the bidding ended at $73,781.56 -- nice call, Tbirdman. </div></div>I think it underpaid by $143.13 Seriously , I'm not sure what prices will do in this economy, but it looked like a deal pretty much on the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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