6219_Rules Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 I just thought I would share this from eBay. Enjoy!! eBay Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Speedster Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 Yep, When I Customize a Packard, Everyone says 'Shame On You'. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />But When this guy Darrin does it, A lowly junior car turns into a $200K Jewel. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_PackardV8 Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 Speedster: MY sentiments exactly. I would much prefer a 160 or better yet a 180 convertible. There is a 160 convert about a mile from here (resto "in-process")but the price is outragous. The Darrin is another example of media blitz. If Clark Gable hadn't bought a Darrin then it would be considered V8 Clipper status. I wonder if the CCCA calls the Darrin a "true classic"????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6219_Rules Posted July 10, 2005 Author Share Posted July 10, 2005 To answer your question PackardV8, yes. They are. Here is the CCCA link to the Packard list of CCCA accepted Full Classics. Full Classic Packards All Darrin bodied cars are considered Full Classics. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Speedster Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 Thanks for the Link, Randall <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Very Interesting. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />But Also a Little Bewildering. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> (But, I don't want to start that debate Again) *LOL* <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Randy Berger Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 Darrin was a custom-body builder like Rollston, Derham, etc. Custom bodies were for the very rich. It's also where/how Harley Earl (everyone bow down) got his start. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Speedster Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 So, Randy, you're saying that it was Okay, for these guys to customize Packards, but Not anyone else? <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> If you customize your Own, you don't have to be Rich to have one. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> (I did my Harley Earl bow) I hope you know I'm Joking ??? <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Randy Berger Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 If you have to explain it, it aint funny <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />I've seen so many butcher jobs by so many "customizers" that most of it is just junk. I watched a recent Boyd Coddington episode where they cut up an original 59 Impala. The dolts also whacked up the firewall because they didn't know where to place the engine. There are a lot of fools out there with more money than brains. Money alone obviously doesn't cut it. Then again I personally saw the Sniper and although I don't know how it handled or how roadworthy the car actually was, it was a gorgeous customization - the exception to the rule.I just get tired of seeing junk that everyone else says "way cool". It aint!Custom body building was/is an art. Not everyone is an artist. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCraigH Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 Here's another 1940 Darrin Victoria! It does not appear to be the same one because its top is cream color whereas the eBay one is black. This one was displayed at the 1999 PI Centennial meet in Orange, CA. I've used a link rather than image because the JPEG is about 250KB even at 640x480: 1940 Packard Darrin Victoria Also, on the theme of custom bodied Packards and from the same show, here's Fred Mauck (PI)'s: 1951 Packard Patrician Dietrich Anyone know of a later model custom-bodied Packard than this 1951? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Packard8 Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Anyone know of a later model custom-bodied Packard than this 1951? </div></div>Well, if Henney qualifies, they made Hearses, Limos & Executive Sedans thru 1954.On the PAC website ?Showroom? there are also a 1954 Derham Limo and a Patrician Station Wagon (I assume based on the Henney Senior ambulance/hearse). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Speedster Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 Yes, I agree, it takes more than Money. It takes a Great Designer that knows what works and what doesn't, to make a Great Custom. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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