My next project? 1921 Packard Coupe

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My next project? 1921 Packard Coupe 

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5-27-2010

Hello again.

With the Dixie Flyer now on the water heading towards the US and seemingly unlikely to return after the AACA 75th Anniversary show it is time to start thinking about what I do next. One possibility is this 1921 Packard "Single Six" coupe. But first I would like to know a little more about it. It is a comparatively recent (about five years ago) import into Australia. West P tells me that the body is rather unusual, does anyone recognize it and can tell me if it is a standard Packard factory body or a coach-built? Obiviously the seats are not original. I probably will not do too much about it until after we return home in mid-July. Not all that far away.

6-1-2010

Hi All

I went out to see the Packard yesterday. Sadly I will not be buying it It is much worse than it looks in the photos. 

It was originally a four seat four window two door sedan. the roof has been hacked off and the car left out in the weather for years. It would be as big a job as the Dixie Flyer, something that I am not looking for right now. So this means that I am still looking! I will probably wait now until we return to Australia in early August. We leave for the US and Louisville on the 23rd just three weeks away!

6-6-2010

As mentioned above I am seriously looking for another project to replace the Dixie Flyer. It now seems almost certain to be staying in Kentucky........

I am looking for a large engined (over 5 litres) early (Pre 1918) either abandoned restoration project, basket case, rolling chassis or barn find. Prefer wire spoke wheels but will consider almost anything, any condition provided that it is interesting. 

One thing I will guarantee is that what-ever I start I will finish unless death intervenes!

Please don't waste your and my time with telephone number prices.