The "1937 Packard formal "

Kerry COX
This is an OLD kit. After the success I had with the ICM G4 German Staff car, I saw this at a swap meet and 'just HAD to have it.'. Tons of BMF to find it's way there.

Kerry COX
James C I was really surprised to see this at a swap meet, and sitting on top of it at the table was a 1/16 Toyota 2000 Gt for 150 and nearly bought it, then I went back 30 seconds after the selling started and it was gone, then, I saw the Packard and just had to have it...............................$75 Au .🙂 Yes, BIG it is at 1/16, and fantastic detail for an old kit too. 👍

Augie
Oooo wheres me seat!

Kerry COX
Right up front with the driver. 🙂
Finally !, I get to go for a drive with you Augie. ! ! ! 👍 😉

Munkyslut
I love that! I had a 1/16 Dusenberg SJ about 40 years ago wish I knew where it went.
How old is this one? Mid 60's?

Augie
Hehe long as your careful and dont have me holding the jesus handles all will be good!

Chris Greathouse
I'm in!

Kerry COX
Munkeymoll, from what I can gather from a "Google" search, this is one of the very first of, and many others like it, that Bandai put out for 'Entex', a yank company in California in the mid 70's. !
And as Packard only stopped making the actual car in 1962, it is still quite a popular car for those who collect the real thing. 🙂
I will post close up images of the parts when I crack the sealed bags it comes in, as I don't want to do that until the actual build takes place. 👍
So until then, I will be pouring over the instructions and bag contents getting a good idea and plan of attack. 👍
There are heaps of images of the real beast on 'Images'. so reference imagery is readily available.

Augie, I will look for a set of the handles you describe. 🙂 But don't worry, I am a most cautious and considerate driver. 😉 👍

And Mr Greathouse, I am pleased your along for the ride too.🙂 👍

Thomas Bischoff
this will be fun to watch and I think there's still a seat left? After all it's a big car 🙂

Kerry COX
A 'joy ride' like no other you have had Thomas. 😉 hehehehehe 👍

Munkyslut
Remember the Ant Hill Mob from the Whacky Races???

Kerry COX
The animated ones. ?

Munkyslut
Yeah that's the one! This Packard reminds me of their huge black gangster ride

Kerry COX
Yeah. ! Your spot on with that. LOL hahahahaha 👍 🙂