cooter9 Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 What do you guys think of this one? I been looking at it and just might buy it, always wanted a Custom 8. A little steep maybe on the asking price?http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1950-Pack...1QQcmdZViewItem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 If it is indeed ready to show and drive, I don't think you can go wrong at that price. Many people would buy a car like that for half the price, THEN do the mechanicals, paint and interior, ending up with $30,000 into it. However, you shouldn't buy a car just from looking at pictures. Either inspect the car yourself, or get someone to look at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooter9 Posted January 11, 2007 Author Share Posted January 11, 2007 I wouldn't say it is show and go, I would say it is between a 2 and 3 condition. Probably a 2.5 condition. Engine is not as detailed as it could be. Does the interior look like the correct pattern and/or material? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 Class 2-3 condition IS show and go. Yes, the engine could use a little cleaning/detailing. The interior looks right in the photos, but I can't tell you from the photos if it is the correct material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Randy Berger Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 All comments so far are correct. My only question is the steering wheel. Why is it upside down? I'm assuming these pics were all taken at the same time. And yes, take someone familiar with the car to help you in your examination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen_Dyneto Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 Looks like a really nice Custom 8, but I believe from the photos that the seat fabric is incorrect, bottom cushion should be "shadow cloth", that wool with the box within the box pattern. Color looks correct though. This material was reproduced once years back, but has been unavailable for a long time now. Other minor items I notice is that my 50 Custom 8 had a chromed steering column and parking brake lever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rybikowsk Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 price looks good to me at that price dont worry about the seat covering and such, at this price the car is many thousands of dollars less then a show ready one would be, what new car could you buy for that price? none that I would prefer over the packard. you need to get someone to check out the car or you do it, drive the car for a good while to get it up to operating temp make sure the ultramatic works right.the engine not being super detailed is a very good sign. the seller has a good rateing go get it.michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooter9 Posted January 11, 2007 Author Share Posted January 11, 2007 I guess my immediate problem is I can't physically go see it and touch. Just to far away, anyone on here close to this Packard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 I'll bet several who frequent this sight are close to the car right now, as it's auction time in Arizona right now. You might want to make a post up in the General Antique Vehicle Discussion area, as Phoenix and Scottsdale are right next to each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Packard8 Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 ?The car was allowed to fall into disrepair and I lost track of it for many years. I relocated the car about 4 years ago (quite by accident) and acquired it, refurbished it to its present condition. It currently has just under 48K miles and still runs great.?I would want to at least have a long chat with the seller to determine what (if any) mechanical restoration has been done. At 56 years and 50K miles, it is likely to be due for some attention to the engine, trans, suspension etc. The body & trim look good in the photos, I recall looking at a ?50 Custom Club Coupe a few years ago and as I recall it had a hound?s-tooth material on the seats?.not sure which would be correct?perhaps either/both?I?ll echo the suggestions to have the car inspected?especially the undercarriage etc. Maybe its just the photos, but it appears that the weather-strip around the trunk and door is either painted or missing. If the car checks out, the price is not out of line IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clipper47 Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 Personally I would be leery of buying any car without seeing and driving it and I am talking from sad experience (no not my Super Clipper <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />). Pictures can be very deceiving. A lousy paint job and pitted chrome can look pretty nice in a photo and I see some evidence that whoever painted this car wasn't very careful with overspray. If you can't give it a real good examination or have someone you can trust to do it for you I would wait for one that you can inspect. The Ultramatic was standard on the 50's but I would prefer to have a standard trans with overdrive if I were shopping for one. Restoring a Custom is a very expensive proposition especially if that 356" engine needs a rebuild. The asking price seems about on the money also but I think if you decide you have to have the car you could make a offer for less and probably get it since this car was on Ebay at least once before . The seller seems very upfront about the car and is probably honest but his ideas and yours about the condition may differ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bkazmer Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 I'm not certain 23rd series is the same, but on 22nd series the Eight has houndstooth, Eight DeLuxe and Super Eight chalkstripe, and Custom Eight shadow cloth(maroon, blue, green, tan) with tan piping. And the fore and aft headliner on the Custom Eight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K8096 Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 I know someone who could go look at that 1950 for you. How about our old friend PH? If I remember correctly, he lives in a swamp somewhere in Arizona. He doesn't like postwar Packards, so he'll probably be able to give you a real thorough description of everything that's wrong with that particular car! Hope I don't get banned from the forum for suggesting this! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <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 January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 Oh, Pete, Where are you, When we Need you? <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clipper47 Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I know someone who could go look at that 1950 for you. How about our old friend PH? If I remember correctly, he lives in a swamp somewhere in Arizona. He doens't like postwar Packards, so he'll probably be able to give you a real thorough description of everything that's wrong with that particular car! Hope I don't get banned from the forum for suggesting this! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> </div></div>Don't forget to have your cheque book handy as he is/was, after all still a lawyer <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> The '50 chassis and engine are of prewar design (although not a V-12) so he wouldn't be too critical. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Seriously he would probably give a very thorough assessment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooter9 Posted January 11, 2007 Author Share Posted January 11, 2007 How do I contact this man? Send me a private message or post it here.Thank you guys for helping, keep any more advice yoo might have coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_49packard Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 It sounds very expensive for a 23 series( or 22 series). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It sounds very expensive for a 23 series( or 22 series). </div></div>The point is that it's less expensive than restoring one to this condition... if the condition is anywhere near to the way it looks in the pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooter9 Posted January 14, 2007 Author Share Posted January 14, 2007 I have contacted Pete twice and not heard back from him, maybe he is out of town? Anyone else in the area of Phoenix? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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