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Topic starter
04/12/2018 5:13 pm
Pair of Packards (PICS)
Just received the '49. It's a beauty and I love the way the color goes with the '54 Pacific.
I like to make up a little scenario in my head...when I brought my '49 coupe in for service at the Packard dealer, I wandered into the showroom and fell in love with that gorgeous '54 2-door hardtop on the floor, traded-in for it right on the spot, and drove it home!photo no longer available
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Barry Levittan
Long Island, NY
04/12/2018 5:17 pm
Great cars
And what a great scenario, Barry. And, you knew in such a trade - on the ride home - that everyone in the neighborhood would flock to your driveway to see the latest and greatest beauty from Packard.
04/12/2018 6:10 pm
Two fine models. Congratulations on your newest and happy hunting for more!
05/12/2018 3:12 am
Sweet! I just love the blue 49 and I have the metallic green 54 to go with mine. Congrats.
05/12/2018 3:42 am
That was a huge change in styling within those 5 years! A great story too!
05/12/2018 4:11 am
Both are very nice models. I recently added the '49.
I have been thinking about the '54, but since I already have the blue version & the green one I keep hesitating. I do want the convertible version.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
Topic starter
05/12/2018 5:14 am
Yes! In the good old days the whole neighborhood would get excited when someone got a new car!
Barry Levittan
Long Island, NY
05/12/2018 5:21 am
Barry, Love your scenario and the two Packards. I have both of these models and could see someone actually making such a trade.