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Poll: Which '32? (1...
 
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Poll results: '32 Auburn or Packard?
Voter(s): 20
Poll is closed Nov 19, 2021
'32 Auburn  -  votes: 6 / 30%
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30%
'32 Packard  -  votes: 7 / 35%
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35%
Tie  -  votes: 5 / 25%
5
25%
Sorry, no interest in this selection.  -  votes: 2 / 10%
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10%

Poll: Which '32? (11/5/2021)

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(@sizedoesmatter)
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'32 Auburn or Packard?

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1932 Auburn Twelve Speedster 1
1932 Packard Twin Six 905 Coupe Roadster with its owner Clark Gable1

John Bono
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David Green
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Love them both but I love the Packard more.



   
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Frank Reed
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Both are great but I really love the sportier Auburn.


Frank Reed
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David H
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Fine classics, but the Auburn had just a little touch of the 'hot rod' that cheapened it, at least in the minds of the upper few who were looking for something in this class in 1932.  The Packard set the standard for American high class cars. Only the financially staggering Duesenberg could challenge it.



   
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(@jack-dodds)
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I love both; the Packard for its aggressive elegance and quality and the Auburn for its sleek styling.  IMO it's apples vs. oranges really....I am calling it a tie.



   
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(@bob-jackman)
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A very slight edge to the Packard.



   
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Ed Glorius
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Both are marvelous, but the Packard is truly amazing.


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(@sizedoesmatter)
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Tough call, going with the Auburn


John Bono
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Mark Lampariello
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Too close to call!  Both were elegant, powerful and prestigious,  The Auburn may be bit more glam, and the Packard a bit more dignified, but both screamed 'I Have Arrived'.



   
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Larry kemling
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Went with a tie! Their both sooo gorgeous I can’t possibly make up my mind!🥴



   
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