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perhaps a mother could love it... by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Apr 03, 2005 (10:37 am)
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Gulp...was I the chump who once said "all Italian cars are beautiful"?
 
The Fiat might be an acquired taste, but here's something truly hideous....
 
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Re: perhaps a mother could love it... [Mr_Shiftright] by rsholland
Apr 03, 2005 (12:49 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Apr 03, 2005 10:37 am)

That's easy, a Packard Hawk.
 
Yes, it's quite a long way down hill from the elegant '53 Studebaker Starliner coupe, upon which this, and the Studebaker Silver and Golden Hawks, were ultimately based upon.
 
As to Italian cars, the coupes and sports cars were for the most part, real lookers; not so for many Italian sedans, however; at least from the 1960s, IMO.
 
Bob
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not a packard by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Apr 03, 2005 (1:12 pm)
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Actually the name is a gross misnomer...the car is a Studebaker, 100%. Packard had nothing to do with it, and there isn't so much as a Packard bolt in it.
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You guys are getting too good..... by andys120
Apr 03, 2005 (1:39 pm)
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especially Herr Holland.
 
 Who's got this one?
 
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get tough andy! by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Apr 03, 2005 (2:34 pm)
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oh, man you're throwing him lob pitches now!
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Re: You guys are getting too good..... [andys120] by bumpy
Apr 03, 2005 (2:40 pm)
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Replying to: andys120 (Apr 03, 2005 1:39 pm)

It's a front-engine VW Type 4 squareback. My dad used to have one. I guess the rear louvers were supposed to trick the casual observer into thinking the engine was in the back.
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Re: not a packard [Mr_Shiftright] by rsholland
Apr 03, 2005 (2:46 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Apr 03, 2005 1:12 pm)

http://www.1956goldenhawk.com/diffhawk.htm
 
I beg to differ. Yes, it was a variation of the Studebaker Hawk, but it was "badged" a Packard. Scroll half way down this link, as there is an example of one.
 
Bob
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Re: You guys are getting too good..... [bumpy] by andys120
Apr 03, 2005 (3:12 pm)
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Replying to: bumpy (Apr 03, 2005 2:40 pm)

It's a front-engine VW Type 4 squareback. My dad used to have one. I guess the rear louvers were supposed to trick the casual observer into thinking the engine was in the back.
 
Sorry Bumpy, it's a Volkswagen all right but my copy of World Cars 1976 assures me that this model had the motor in the rear. Any more guesses?
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. by fintail
Apr 03, 2005 (3:22 pm)
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I think Shifty meant it like it isn't a real Packard...as 57 and 58 Packards are not.
 
That VW has a front that reminds me of the 412....but I don't think thats it.
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Re: . [fintail] by andys120
Apr 03, 2005 (3:51 pm)
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Replying to: fintail (Apr 03, 2005 3:22 pm)

You're getting warm, Fin. It's not a 412 but I'm pretty sure it shares some sheet metal and the powertrain w the 412.
 
I'll be Juice will know what it is (hint).

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