Late 1930's Packard Saloons Uncovered

For advertising, don't forget the AACA (Antique Automobile Club of America); their website is www.AACA.org I believe. Also there is probably a Packard marque club.

Be sure any advertising covers New Zealand; I think there is an active hobby there plus it would eliminate transportation costs.

Just did a quick searh on Hemmings Classifieds and found quite a few Packards in various stated of repair for sale. 143 cars listed in all years.

http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/?op=query&adtype=carsforsale&q=packard

And here is my search results for ebay motors U.S.A.

http://motors.shop.ebay.com/__?_from=R40&_trksid=p3841.m39.l1313&_nkw=packard&_sacat=

Nearly 5800 articles for sale under Packard.

So I think you'd have half a chance of selling the ones you have for more than scrap price.

Toburgrynbak, ^{(That sure is a mouthful!)}

Well, a stupendous job of research for the original OP.

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Hi Paul,

When I was younger my uncle had me look for a Packard for him in Wellington, back in the 1970's it was. He was willing to pay anything for one, but we never did find one. He settled for a Studebaker but told us to keep an eye out. Back then they were valued. Now, in NZ I presume they are worth a hundred-fold more. With four of them, I would say you are probably sitting on a real little goldmine there. I so wish I had access to them, oh and the funds to do them justice, be like a dream come true. Alas at this time its not possible.

Please don't sell yourself short with them, they are a great asset and should give a great return.

Lucky you :)

Theres no question you have something of value, and yes there's a market. I think the real question is how much time and effort are you willing to put into parting out the cars? It might take years to get rid of all the stuff if sold piece by piece. Maybe you could sell it all as a lot to someone who has the time and energy to take everything apart, clean it, categorize and sell it.

Either way you have some work ahead you if you really want to capture some $$. Good luck.

try a local antique auto club in your local area, also out in Pennyslvania in a town called Carisle there are numerous auto shows all summer where you can register and bring your parts or auto and sell everything. Packards are a very popular car. There are also many shows around the country that may be closer to where you live, magazines are also a very good place to advertise you stuff. I have a 1948 Ford F1 pickup that is original and not all modified with a big engine and fancy interior I have no problem finding parts.

good luck

You might also want to check out Spike TV. They have a new show starting soon called Search and Restore. This show will select car(s) from individuals that have submitted a request for help along with why they deserve it and (at least to my understanding) will refurbish/restore the cars "free of charge" and show it on TV. It is tied into the Sat./Sun. Power Block line-up. Sounds like you could have some sentimental value here. Good Luck.

Don't forget the Studebaker Driver's Club... Search online....

Studebaker bought Packard in '54 and that allows Packard to be part of the SDC.

A member advertises free....

Also, the market dictates the value of any old car... Unfortunately we're in a down economy. But do not let them go to the scrapper to be made into whatever gets driven today. Where are you located?

The data with the original post said he was in New Zealand; presumably the cars are also. Several of the posts have ignored this!