Rlamb10769 Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Received: When I received the car it was in fair condition, I called it a twenty footer. It had been sitting for a long time with no maintenance. The first thing I did was the mechanical work, rebuilding the fuel system, carburetor, fuel pump, gas gauge. Engineered and machined a new shutter thermostat that opens at 140 degrees, rebuilt both wiper motors, did some rewiring, installed a master switch, rebuild installed modern seal in the water pump, etc. Engine: Disassembled everything off the block that was removable, restored, painted, then reassembled. Body: Fixed all gaps then proceeded to repaint the body. Repainted to the original colors of the car which is Swiss Green #1 (belt line), Swiss Green #4 (main body), both are polychromatic (metallic) with silver pinstriping and black fenders. Stretched the top, resealed and recolored. Had to do some clearing on the wood in the interior. Restored, refinished the running boards. I finished the restoration in May 2021. Awards: Amelia Island Concours 2021, Amelia Award Hilton Head Concours 2021, Best in Class, Best Rolling Art and Best of Show Gasparilla Concours 2021, Director/Chairman Award Boca Raton Concours 2022, Best in Class Lake Mirror Concours 2022, Best in Class and Best of Show Festivals of Speed-World Equestrian Center 2023, Best in Class and Best of Show Black Diamond Invitational 2023, Best in Show Windermere Concours 2023, Best in Class and Best in Show History: This Packard was purchased from Park Avenue Packard in New York City for $4,495 on August 31st. 1932. The first known owner was Dorothy McDermott of Hicksville, NY. Next owner was noted collector Don Stein of Lafayette IN., then the car went West to Colorado in 2005 to Tom Kowalski who I purchased from. Design: While not branded as such the design was a product of Packard's long-running relationship with Dietrich and the Dietrich department of the Murray body works. Ray Dietrich design, Packard built. The Car: For 1932 Packard continued to set the marque high for automotive luxury. The company’s new ride control offered three settings ensuring a smooth ride on both paved and unpaved surfaces. Equipped with an optional high-compression cylinder head for the 384.8 cubic inch inline eight as well as an updated Detroit Lubricator 51 carburetor and air cleaner assembly bumping output to a respectable 135 horsepower. The styling was a careful evolution of earlier models with the distinct Packard radiator shell still prominently leading the way. The 903 models rode on a 142.5-inch wheelbase, weighing 4727 lbs. Note: In 1932 there were only 955 of 10 different body styles made of the 903 models and only about 140 of Victoria’s made with only a handful still exist. This car has aluminum A pillars, doors, trunk pan and top cowl vent with one of one optional chrome disc wheels from the factory. Located in Port Orange, FL.USA, Price $299,000 if interested call Richard 386-295-7649 or email Rlamb10769@yahoo.comk 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 That's just lovely. Nice work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Very nice. 32 is my favorite year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Den41Buick Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 WOW! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
31 LaSalle Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Another Wow!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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