1949 Packard Super 8 Sedan.

January 10, 2015

10 comments

Don't worry, this beauty is on its way to being a running daily driver with all its trim (so expect a re-visit). For the mean time, a nice friend of the owner is sleeping in the car to keep it safe. The resident couldn't stop raving about its quality and rarity. Thanks Blake!

10 comments:

Anonymous said...

I just imagined a 1940s Packard Super 8 advertisement with a beautiful looking couple having a picnic next to a shimmering desolate lake during the sunset. They are sitting underneath a Weeping Willow tree and there are a couple full grown swans next to the water with the Packard parked to the right. In white letters it says Fly Away.

RoadmasterMike said...

If you're gonna live in a car might as well make it a Packard...

Tony Piff said...

killer find and hilarious story. so great.

love the setting, too.

Anonymous said...

Ask the man who lives in one.

clifton.ra said...

In my city, they would have it in the abandoned auto reclaim lot in about a week.
You couldn't leave it in the drive or the yard either.
The hippie would get towed, too.

The plywood boarded shooting gallery would stand until somebody in the neighborhood torched it.

Anonymous said...

Both the home owner and the hippie are American Vets, so we'll make sure they'll torch your shack first.

Justin said...

That hood ornament shot is AMAZING. Best of 2015 for sure.

ASM826 said...

This car is in eastern North Carolina, isn't it?

Ben Piff said...

Nope, this is a Portland OR based blog. With a occasional travel documented. If you found this car through Google Image search, make sure to check out the current daily updates at the main page www.oldparkedcars.com.

Tramontine said...

I'm a 45-ophile, and I love the vinyl forever bumper sticker! Real cool car, and great imagery