Wonderful detail on this Packard, right down to the red caps on the valve stems. I noticed that there is a push button radio. That would have been costly back then. The 120s would have been priced to compete with Oldsmobile and Buick. Even though this is a junior Packard that grill makes it look every bit as impressive as the senior 160 line. It sure would be fun to go for a spin in it.
@cheddyrod Hey, Chester! Thanks...I like to dwell on the detail with these deluxe cars! Yeah, the pushbutton radio was definitely an upscale item, as was a signal seeking radio in the 50's. Today we take that for granted! Packard's identity was so tied to that grille that I think it was their undoing...when the cars got lower and couldn't support that high grille stylewise, Packard was in a quandry. I don't think they really came up with anything that matched the status!
@JesseAndMike Hey, guys! Well, I did what I had to do....this should silence the record companies...no music to be heard...maybe I should copyright my voice! LOL!
As has been mentioned, this type of narration is very nice. It is easy to hear, and the background noise is not as loud as it is in the some of the on-location recordings.
Jack, I agree with drewerz01- in some cases it's better than trying to hear you over all the background noise. The extra work on your part to create these is truly appreciated! The One Twenty was Packards entry into the "mid priced" market. Introduced in 1935, it was replaced briefly by the Packard 8 model in 1938, and again in 1942. The name dissapeared after WW II. Although Packard enthusiasts see this model as the beginning of Packard's end, Packard sold more of these than any other model.
@jferg7159 Hey, Joe! Thanks for that...It gives me some time to think about what I want to say..out in the field oftentimes things just come out..sometimes wrong! Thanks for the history of the series...I think this is one of the last remaining Packards that harken back to the majestic Packards of yore. I remember visiting a Packard museum..the owner would not own or show a Packard made after WW2..he did not consider them to be worthy! Thanks! :)
nicee!
wardawg07 1 year ago
@wardawg07 Hey, Warren! I have to agree...these are pretty rare cars, methinks!
Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
Wonderful detail on this Packard, right down to the red caps on the valve stems. I noticed that there is a push button radio. That would have been costly back then. The 120s would have been priced to compete with Oldsmobile and Buick. Even though this is a junior Packard that grill makes it look every bit as impressive as the senior 160 line. It sure would be fun to go for a spin in it.
cheddyrod 1 year ago
@cheddyrod Hey, Chester! Thanks...I like to dwell on the detail with these deluxe cars! Yeah, the pushbutton radio was definitely an upscale item, as was a signal seeking radio in the 50's. Today we take that for granted! Packard's identity was so tied to that grille that I think it was their undoing...when the cars got lower and couldn't support that high grille stylewise, Packard was in a quandry. I don't think they really came up with anything that matched the status!
Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
Awesome added narration! :D Really cool way to add to the vid!
JesseAndMike 1 year ago
@JesseAndMike Hey, guys! Well, I did what I had to do....this should silence the record companies...no music to be heard...maybe I should copyright my voice! LOL!
Thanks! :D Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
Jack, Packards were truly beautiful. Thank you very much for making this video.
mongo5888 1 year ago
@mongo5888 Hey, Greg! It was my pleasure! It is a stately car indeed..and the craftsmanship showed! Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
As has been mentioned, this type of narration is very nice. It is easy to hear, and the background noise is not as loud as it is in the some of the on-location recordings.
jaredhtx 1 year ago
@jaredhtx Thanks, Jared! I just hope my narration doesn't put anyone to sleep! :D
Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
Jack, I agree with drewerz01- in some cases it's better than trying to hear you over all the background noise. The extra work on your part to create these is truly appreciated! The One Twenty was Packards entry into the "mid priced" market. Introduced in 1935, it was replaced briefly by the Packard 8 model in 1938, and again in 1942. The name dissapeared after WW II. Although Packard enthusiasts see this model as the beginning of Packard's end, Packard sold more of these than any other model.
jferg7159 1 year ago
@jferg7159 Hey, Joe! Thanks for that...It gives me some time to think about what I want to say..out in the field oftentimes things just come out..sometimes wrong! Thanks for the history of the series...I think this is one of the last remaining Packards that harken back to the majestic Packards of yore. I remember visiting a Packard museum..the owner would not own or show a Packard made after WW2..he did not consider them to be worthy! Thanks! :)
Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
I think your experiment is a success, Jack, good job :)
The Packard is a thing of beauty too ! :D
drewerz01 1 year ago
@drewerz01 Hey, Mike! Thanks! I just couldn't let that Packard go into my inventory of unused videos! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago