1955 Packard Patrician

Sedan

352 Cu-in OHV V8

Automatic

5582-9010

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Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE You are bidding on a 1955 Packard Patrician Touring Sedan - Body # 5582; Chassis # 5580 This Packard is largely in original condition AND in good shape overall. It starts easily and is quite drivable - particularly around town. With air conditioning, power steering, power brakes, power antenna, power seat, and torsion bar auto-level suspension, it is indeed one very desirable classic car. Interior colors are Jade and Tourmaline. VIN is 5582-9010. Odometer reads 77,580 miles, but recently quit working. (Less than 1,000 miles have been put on the car since it quit.) Specifications: SERIES: 55th YEAR: 1955 WB: 127 MODEL/CHASSIS: 5580 CARBURETOR: Rochester 4GC 7007230 ENGINE: 352 CYLINDERS: 8 HP: 260 WEIGHT: 4,275 MSRP: $4,040 TOTAL PRODUCTION: 9,127 PASSENGERS: 6 GND VOLTAGE: +12 TIRE SIZE: 8.00x15 CAR HISTORY The car was purchased in the San Diego, CA area from a private owner in October 1992, who had used it as a daily driver. Garaged since 1992, it has a bumper sticker dated 1969 from Marine Corps Air Station at Miramar, so has been in the San Diego area for at least 43 years, where it still resides. Because of its longevity in Southern California, the car shows very little signs of rust and needs no repairs to correct any rust-related problems. The 1992 bill-of-sale will be included with the vehicle. Also included are all repair records since 1996. Only two mechanics and the owner have maintained it since 1996. Repair records are available from 1996 to present. It's been garaged and driven locally by one driver since 1992. The mechanic starts it monthly, maintains fluid levels, and drives it occasionally. ABOUT THIS LISTING I am listing this Packard for a friend whose husband recently died. Both had become very active with this car and he was making steady progress on fixing the list of problems and annoyances that exist in any unrestored classic. They had the car judged at a Packards International Grand Salon in 2010 and the judging sheet is included as a photograph with this listing. Please direct all of your questions and inquiries via email to msgs967@live.com. As the car is garaged at the owner's residence, she can get quick answers to your questions or requests for more information. Any inquiries to me through eBay will be forwarded to her for answer. Arrangements can be made through this email address to view the car before the auction closes. The car has clear California title and current 2012 registration. It is also insured. We are being very honest about all problems and defects the car has. About half of the accompanying photos focus on some negative aspect of the car. It is our intention to err on the side of being too detailed and open about problems, so as to be certain to avoid any possible misrepresentation of the vehicle. ABOUT THE CAR Features / options on car & current operations status 352 cubic-inch OHV V8: - Starts easily & runs well - Normally amount of steam when first started, but no smoke when the engine is warm. - Oil pump recently replaced to repair a problem endemic to this model/year. Automatic Transmission: - Sometimes does not automatically shift from first gear to second gear. - It leaks from almost everywhere possible - Frequently difficult to get out of 'PARK' once shifted into 'PARK - Bottom Line: Transmission needs to be rebuilt Air conditioning (after market): Missing belt, operational status unknown AM Radio: Knobs turn, dial lights up, but no sound Power Steering: Works Power Brakes: Work Power Seats: Front to back motion works, vertical motion does not work Power Windows: Drivers side windows don’t move- is open now, passenger side OK Power Antenna: Works Two tone paint: Colors: Jade and Tourmaline – paint in good condition Torsion level suspension: Works Wide white wall tires: Correct for car period and in good condition Interior Lights: Passenger side door lights don’t work, all other lights work Door locks: All work Heater: - Front heater vents work well sending heat to the passenger/driver - The dashboard vents blow very hot air - Heater under front seat works perfectly - All fan speeds work -Rear-window defroster, blows hot air on driver's side only Upholstery: Front seat recently reupholstered with light-green cloth (original pattern) and dark green (pretty good match to old darker green). Back seat also re-upholstered. Dashboard: List of instruments and controls that DON’T work: Temperature gauge Odometer stopped at 77,580 miles Speedometer needle is off its post but mechanism seems to work Fuel gauge Rear speaker Starter ignition switch Radio controls Electric clock Left and right air vents Visual defects: See pictures. Overall, chrome is slightly pitted. Additional visual problems are listed below: Exterior: Rear End: - Gold decorative ‘V’ is missing from left tail light, which also has a small paint chip. - Screw missing which holds up the gold word Patrician – lettering is there. - Scratch in rear bumper and few small bumps - Some paint is missing from right side exhaust area on right side of rear-end - Some chrome is missing from tail pipe. Passenger Side: - Small paint chip close to right tail light - Dents in chrome strip under letters ‘ck’ - ‘C’ pillar emblem (“V”) missing - Wheel well chrome loose beside the wheel well - Right side of wheel well is not fitted well - White walls need cleaning - On front door, chrome on rocker panel is slightly separated from the side. Driver’s Side: - Minor dents in chrome on door panel - Another very minor dent in chrome under ‘P’ in Packard letters on rear fender.Trunk: - See pictures - Very good condition overall - Spare tire and tire tools are all there (although not shown in pictures) Interior: Pictures show the worst interior problems in the floor area of the front seat. Driver’s Side: - The chrome bezel for the driver’s side 4 window switches is not attached, but is with vehicle - Leather is torn on elbow rest - Patch of door fabric is missing near handle - Fabric cord is frayed around door edge and loosened on the bottom List of extra and spare parts to go with the car: - 50's style Black and Gold California license - 1955 shop manual and parts lists - Original radio operation manual - Original owners manual with handwritten notes by previous owner(s) - Articles on this model/year engine problems from archived Packards International magazines - Owners manual for the Frigiking air conditioner - 2 partial gallons of factory paint - New custom-made all-weather car cover (value $287) - 1992 bill of sale from previous owner - Small storage tray which sits on top of dash board (surface is discolored where it was attached). Was found in glove box. It contains chrome ashtray. Tray is badly rusted, and chrome is pitted-Turquoise waste basket (sits on floor between driver and passenger) DEPOSIT & PAYMENT The successful bidder must provide a non-refundable $500 deposit via PayPal, bank transfer, Cashier's Check, or money order within 72 hours of close of auction. Within 10 days of the close of auction, buyer must pick up car and deliver balance of payment by cashier's check or bank transfer.