1. wagonfan63

    wagonfan63 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 3, 2014
    Messages:
    409
    Likes Received:
    22
    Trophy Points:
    52
    Location:
    ny
  2. Doghead

    Doghead Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 6, 2019
    Messages:
    12,452
    Likes Received:
    4,306
    Trophy Points:
    706
    It's alot of work. But, would be an interesting wagon, when done. Asking price means that barganing's expected
     
  3. 101Volts

    101Volts Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 11, 2013
    Messages:
    3,012
    Likes Received:
    268
    Trophy Points:
    198
    Wagon Garage:
    1
    Location:
    Pennsylvania
    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    More photos at the ad.

    1958 Packard Station Wagon

    condition: fair
    cylinders: 8 cylinders
    drive: rwd
    fuel: gas
    odometer: 77000
    paint color: white
    size: full-size
    title status: clean
    transmission: automatic
    type: wagon


    "1958 Packard Wagon

    Although rather rough around the edges, this 1958 Packard Wagon is one of approximately 149 produced. Built in a time when Packard and Studebaker were merging, these Packards unfortunately, were little more than Studebakers with some extra body bits tacked on.. On this particular car, the additional fins and quad headlights are obvious add-ons. The hood, front facia and fins are fiberglass, the headlight pods are metal.

    The known history of this car is that it was owned for many years (well over 25 from what I've been able to research) by famed/infamous Studebaker collector/hoarder Ron Hackenburger. She spent most of her time crammed into one of several old farm buildings where Ron had most of his collection stored. It was auctioned off by the Van der Brink family back in 2017 as part of a 600+ vehicle collection, many (most) of the cars in sorry shape similar to this one. It was purchased by a dealer out of Indiana and then the current owner purchased it in early 2018.

    This wagon was considered a luxury wagon, similar to what a Cadillac Escalade would be today. It has a 289 Studebaker V8 w/4 bbl carb. that pushes about 225 HP through an 3 speed Flight-O-Matic automatic transmission. This car has AC, a seat heater, Power steering and power brakes. It DOES currently run and "drive", although it wouldn't be suggested to even take her down the street for coffee, she's in need of an exhaust and the brakes will stop her if she's creeping along in the driveway but may not do so well from even 20-30 mph. It does come with all new flat glass and replacement tail light lenses.

    As can be seen, the car has some rust issues but isn't rotted out and the interior looks like a few raccoons had one hell of a party. The floors and frame are actually very solid, the doors are where most of the bad rust is. The current owner admits to having eyes bigger than his wrenches buying it with the idea of restoring her, and setting her next to his 58 Packard 2 door coupe and 58 Packard 4 door sedan, but with multiple other cars that have needs, and several months going by and the car not really moving, he feels he won't be able to give this one the love she needs.

    Asking price is $7000 obo.

    Any questions, for MANY more photos and video, to schedule a time to see her in person or to make an offer, please don't hesitate to contact me.

    Thank you for the interest."
     
    ModelT1 likes this.
  4. 101Volts

    101Volts Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 11, 2013
    Messages:
    3,012
    Likes Received:
    268
    Trophy Points:
    198
    Wagon Garage:
    1
    Location:
    Pennsylvania


    Imagine using one of these highly expensive rust removing lasers on this Packard.
     
    ModelT1 and Doghead like this.
  5. Doghead

    Doghead Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 6, 2019
    Messages:
    12,452
    Likes Received:
    4,306
    Trophy Points:
    706
    1000 watts is enough for burning off your adversary's eyelashes. That would be something novel for taking with you, when buying a suspected Bondo'd car. A magnet would no longer be necessary then [​IMG]
     
    ModelT1 likes this.
  6. cammerjeff

    cammerjeff Longroofs Rule!

    Joined:
    Aug 30, 2008
    Messages:
    5,187
    Likes Received:
    904
    Trophy Points:
    427
    Location:
    Belleville, MI
    Those StudePackards are unusual & rare cars
     
    ModelT1 likes this.
  7. ken1939

    ken1939 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 3, 2009
    Messages:
    434
    Likes Received:
    37
    Trophy Points:
    70
    conflagration of styling cues on this one. I would bet the average car person seeing this would think the owner put a few cars together to make this, similar to the Johnny Cash song. Not horrible in condition, would be an interesting build.
     
    Doghead and ModelT1 like this.
  8. ModelT1

    ModelT1 Still Lost in the 50's

    Joined:
    May 18, 2011
    Messages:
    22,124
    Likes Received:
    1,435
    Trophy Points:
    808
    Wagon Garage:
    1
    Location:
    Central Illinois
    Many, most, don't know that between Gainesville, Fl and Trenton was a small farm owned by GatorAid inventer and his son. They had a small storage yard, a shop, and lots of assorted Studebaker parts for sale and used by their crew for restoring Studibakers. At that time I'd given our young son a 1950 Studebaker Commander 4-door that had been on top a restaurent for years.
    Another interesting fact, those Packard tail lites might be worth the price of the wagon to a '49-'51 Mercury customizer!
     

    Attached Files:

    Doghead likes this.

Share This Page