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.



http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1339709390.jpg

looks like a 50 Packard

Not sure why, but Desoto came to mind.

http://oldcarandtruckpictures.com/Pa...m8-Sedan-2.jpg

1950 Packard Custom 8 Sedan

thanks Skunked!! good detective work.

Way to go! Good find, lot's of fun with that one.

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.

Yeah, let's hope it doesn't have those aluminum awnings anymore.

Well, he owns a 911 so we know there's still the oil stain in the driveway....

Ha! I hated them when I got the house but I am starting to like them more and more. It keeps the sun from warming the house too much and keeps the glare off the TV.

Here is a shot of it last week with after a solid month of yard work.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1339720811.jpg

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.

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. :)

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!

Sweet looking house and the curb appeal is much better now post landscaping.

BTW - Leave the awnings. I think they look cool!

+1 for the awnings

Yep, keep the awnings.

It took me all of 5 seconds to say PACKARD...the Tail Lights scream PACKARD...and the Bulbous body...

Those aluminum awnings work and add character. Tough call on pulling them during new window replacement. Congrats and enjoy your 'new' home.

Tabs and me are sure it's a Packard. We knew it right away sort of.
What do we win? ;)

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 :D

my wife is gonna be bummed. :D

great old picture.