One of six 1927 Packard Touring cars made for the British market

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Steve McDonald from Florida (USA): "My investigation reveals that Packard built six RHD model 343-290 long wheel base touring cars for the English Market. This is one of the six, built in early 1927. I was recenty contacted and told that mine is the only remaining of the six. (I invite disagreements as part of any historical learning process if my facts are incorrect.) After manufacture, this Packard was shipped to London, immediately purchased, and shipped to Argentina. It spent most of its life in San Isidro, a suburb of Buenos Aires. A few years ago, I swapped a postwar Corvette for it and definitely believe I received the better end of the deal.

This Packard is mostly original; it is a survivor, only having needed maintenance to keep it from deteriorating. Judges at shows all agree: do nothing to it, it only original once! The original "dust gray" paint scheme (apparently the same for all six cars) is highlighted by traces of the original beige patina and orange pin striping. The interior leather is spectaular. I would like to prove that Argentine President Juan Peron' used this car for political campaigning, but cannot find a photo proving it. So I have just rumors."

        

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