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old car identification
I found a few photos of my house after purchase and was curious what auto this is
House was build in 1940. 
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looks like a 50 Packard
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Not sure why, but Desoto came to mind.
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 1950 Packard Custom 8 Sedan
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06-14-2012, 02:07 PM
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thanks Skunked!! good detective work.
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Way to go! Good find, lot's of fun with that one.
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Have you got a photo of your house now from the same position and perspective? I love those "Then and Now" and "Before and After" pics that show how neighbourhoods have evolved.
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Yeah, let's hope it doesn't have those aluminum awnings anymore.
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Well, he owns a 911 so we know there's still the oil stain in the driveway....
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Here is a shot of it last week with after a solid month of yard work. 
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Well, there are windows now that do that. I wasn't real kind so sorry about that.
I think they would blend in handsomely if they were painted in one of the brick tones. |
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No worries Zeke! You bring up a good point and they will probably go when I can afford some new windows. They are the originals still on the house. I just turned 25 so funds are a little tight.
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call me crazy..but i like those old school alum awnings.
i took them off my house, and i kinda regret it. done right, i think they look really nice. nice place hawk!! very charming..great curb appeal!
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Sweet looking house and the curb appeal is much better now post landscaping.
BTW - Leave the awnings. I think they look cool! |
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+1 for the awnings
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Yep, keep the awnings.
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It took me all of 5 seconds to say PACKARD...the Tail Lights scream PACKARD...and the Bulbous body...
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Those aluminum awnings work and add character. Tough call on pulling them during new window replacement. Congrats and enjoy your 'new' home.
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Tabs and me are sure it's a Packard. We knew it right away sort of.
What do we win? 
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damn..i might be gay. not only did i forget this thread was about an old car..i had no clue it was a packard, i noticed the alum awnings first..and i used the term "curb appeal"..damn.v  my wife is gonna be bummed. great old picture.
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1978 Porsche 911 SC Targa
1983 Porsche 911sc Cabriolet 3.0
