1932 Packard 902 Test Drive

[@inexconst]

Recently found your channel and so glad I did! I own a 1937 Packard 120C that is one of the most enjoyable Pre War cars to drive which I do often. I do all the maintenance and repairs myself , but do not have the skill for major projects. In 1937 overdrive was not available and last summer I had the engine freshened up by a local Packard Expert "Ross Miller" of Parkton MD. Ross had to modify the cross member and then he installed a 1949 transmission and the Borg Warner R11, now the car can comfortable cruise at 65 all day long, and the brakes are more than adequate. Your shop is fantastic, and your passion of Pre War is so refreshing. One day in the future with your permission I would like to visit your shop that is definitely on my "Bucket List"

[@wholeNwon]

My grandparents had senior Packards and one of the cars in which I learned to drive was a '53 Caribbean. The had a wonderfully solid feel that was rather unique for their times.

[@conradboykoii1170]

Love those Packards! My grampa and his brother worked for Packard. Grampa had 18 years in with the company when they went under. From what I understand his brother worked in the engineering dept., and worked with ELCO in the layout for the 3 Packard engines that went into the PT boats. And a really cool note was their mom, my great gramma was a pin-striper for Packard. She worked on many of the cars owned by Hollywood celebrities, and other wealthy people. Don't know if it's true but she told me with pride when I was a kid, that she pinstriped President Roosevelt's Packard. Sadly from breathing the paint fumes and the other chemicals in the paint shop, she developed emphysema at age 90, but made it to 94 before she passed.

[@herbertconlan9538]

As a Detroiter in my youth I loved automobiles and Packards were always special but all cars were my meat! A neighbor bought a 1937 Cord 810 for his son who went away to war and sadly never returned and I spent I don't know how many days looking through their garage window at that fabulous machine. The father only drove the car to keep the oil seals going and that sort of maintenance thing. The parents moved away and I remember the car going down the street for the last time. I'll never forget it. I realized because of the constant value going up I would never have one so I bought a wheel cover I paid $250.00 for in 1980. It hangs on my bedroom wall along with a beautiful photograph and I still dream of having the rest of that Cord in my garage. Your narratives are marvelous and very detailed. I watch every one! Herb Conlan

[@johndunbar7504]

You are a true automotive cultural conservator; not only your expertise on restoration, brand history etc.but your obvious enthusiasm to share the enormous knowledge that you have of these magnificent works of art. Congratulations and thank you.

[@mikescott3641]

Great content..thanks for the beautiful country cruise and sharing your deep knowledge!

[@claytoresto]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@joehovanec1985]

I enjoyed seeing the size and quality of your shop. Your restoration work is among the finest I've ever seen. I would enjoy working there myself. The knowledge and skills that you and your people contribute to the end results, is something a man can be proud of. Quality craftsmanship is highly valuable. Designed, built, and rebuilt by Americans that actually cared. I don't know if it can get any better than that. Enjoy designing, building, troubleshooting, and driving them. Best of luck to you, your people, your shop, and your customers.

[@craigpennington1251]

This car is cool on cool. Ever since I was a little kid, I dreamed of owning something like this. Still dreaming, but getting too old to own and maintain such a beauty. If this is your car, you're living the dream as they say.

[@modeladenny1218]

I'm pretty sure those are the Packard models our neighbors had, among other Packards, Buicks, and even a 1936 Chevy. My family was lucky enough to drive Ole Yeller, their 1932 Packard 902 Coupe with rumble seat at many local parades and car events. My kids rode in the rumble seat, the old man drove his '36 Chevy sedan, and the lady drove the 'good' '32 Packard. Back in the 60's and 70's we had no idea those cars were so expensive! I was driving and restoring beat up old Fords' and Chevys', which I still drive. Thanks for the great memories.

[@kikobarros76]

Fantastic!! finally someone explains about Packards!!! best regards from rainy Brazilian summer!!!

[@rayderry7068]

Great video, No nonsense , obviously knows cars, one of the best explained car videos, Thank you!

[@brianbob7514]

The work that goes into these is astounding, it is refreshing to see such a beautiful shop and clean workspaces. Thank you for making these videos.

[@michaelprah2263]

Great video. Lots of information. Very well presented. A joy to watch thanks.

[@actthree34]

I find your videos fascinating, not only for the workmanship and attention to detail but for the insight we get into those times. Your comment about people throwing rocks at a passing rich man's car certainly happened in the depths of the depression. There is something good and valuable about remembering that since those were our grandfathers either driving that Packard or throwing that rock.

[@pkerit308]

Not my grandfathers!! Certainly not throwing rocks at anyone! Nor driving a Packard. Life is not always one or the other. I think most people are in the middle.

[@elosogonzalez8739]

Very educational video. Always loved the Packard! "Ask the man who owns one" was their slogan. Obviously still holds true today.

[@elizabethcherry920]

I love that car the way it is, I would just fix the problems and just drive and enjoy it. I always loved Packards, even the Clipper line.

[@joseramirez2464]

Wonderful I really enjoyed the car and the History about Packards and Cadillacs. keep them coming Thanks so much for taking the time. Cant wait for the Restoration veideo.

[@garymarchetti5529]

Mark another great commentary on the Packards. I am anxious to see this restoration and watch your expertise at work. Thanks for doing these videos it is a huge bonus for all of us in this hobby.

[@claytoresto]

More to come!

[@SailingSoNice]

Great videos! I was lucky enough to visit the shop with the local Benz club some time ago. Amazing quality of workmanship, - it was fun to watch experts work on these great cars. Who knows, someday I may have a car for your shop, or from your shop!

[@tywhitman7489]

thanks for the time you spend making the videos ,i have a shop in idaho , love the quality of what your doing , and the history of the cars and the builds and for showing what it really takes

[@anthonylapatka1508]

I look forward to and greatly enjoy each of your videos. The content and quality of each video is wonderful. Thank you.

[@hafizmasoud]

The little details you give are complete and clear

[@king0cans]

Love the videos. It's nice to hear someone that knows what he's talking about do videos like this 5*

[@stevejanka361]

Love the Packard history. I learn more about it with each new video. I will look forward to weekly videos. You obviously have made this your life's passion. Thanks for another great video. Take care.

[@darylcjackson]

Can't wait to see the restoration videos on this gorgeous 32 Packard 902. Thanks for sharing!

[@genegarbis8746]

Great show, good ,quality, good tech info. and history.

[@1gofastboat327]

I really enjoy your videos , some very fine automobiles in your shop .

[@claytoresto]

Glad you like them!

[@jeffrigby189]

A wonderful video. Imagine driving a Packard in that beautiful country, not unlike Australia apart from the snow capped mountains, what a life! The car looks magnificent but it is interesting to hear of its problems, the latin saying caveat emptor springs to mind!! I look forward to the restoration Thanks.

[@richardkryston2990]

i love listening to the 'snick-snick' as you shift between second and third... talk about crisp and clean! i'm betting you didn't have to do a lot of transmission work during this restoration. listening to the videos of other Packards even with the synchromesh, you often hear loud clunks and grinding during the shifts. thanks for sharing, Mark! regarding your request for feedback early in the video, the only criticism anyone could possibly make is "we want more!" but i understand that actually doing the work takes precedence!

[@markallen9825]

Very informative video. Great you shared some of the $ involved. Thanks

[@johntrotter7889]

Hey, excellent video, looking forward to watching this car being restored. I have a couple of 902 Packards that will be my retirement projects. Thanks again for a great and informative video.

[@vincentbasso4903]

love your video, very informative. a great history lesson.

[@bigmountain7561]

I Love Packard and Duesenbergs and Caddy’s looks great can’t wait to see the restoration. Great Video!!

[@AZ-vg6li]

Great work of passion!!Thank you, Andreas Zapatinas

[@DKR977]

When I was young a good friend of our family would take us for a ride in her Packard 902 Coupe Roadster, we loved riding in that car. Sometimes there were six of us piled into it, with the rumble seat being the coveted spot. That car is still in the original family to this day and from what I understand is now undergoing a restoration. I would love to own one like it some day. I love your videos and have been watching them for some time now. I just subscribed too.

[@martinhiggins9814]

Hi, hear's a strange tale. Around the mid sixties on a family day trip up in to the mountains of Wales (UK) with my family. I'm about 10 years old and Dad stops the car on the side of the road for a picnic. A few yards ahead there's a narrow bridge with a small stream beneath which I explored and found a hub cap embossed "Packard Straight Eight" If memory serves me the hub cap was copper but platted with chrome or suchlike. I brought the hub back to the house shed where over the course of 50 years it not surprisingly disappeared. Anyhow what most intrigues me after all these years was what was a Packard Straight Eight doing on an obscure road in mid Wales. I'm not surprised it lost it's hub cap!

[@PCMenten]

Great work on the videos. I’ll be following you.

[@davidterry8584]

Awesome show

[@radiok2ua]

I absolutely love your videos! Thanks and keep them coming!

[@TimSchafer1]

Great job putting these videos together. Very professional with high quality camera work.

[@Dunstire]

Beautiful.That is 30's America on wheels

[@classicjalopy]

Great video - love the car and very informative

[@Endmass]

Amazing work! I got married at the Packard proving grounds, and I'd like to think that cars like this were there, being tested! Amazing venue - being a car guy and getting married in a garage was fantastic! -They also do tours every week - if you're ever in SE Michigan. Got driven around in one, but I can't recall what Packard it was - it was certainly from a later era of Packard.

[@bnewton239]

really enjoyed the test drive with history lesson. thanks.

[@matthiashellmann6211]

I love Packards, very interesting your video, warm regards from Germany, Matthias Hellmann

[@Jayhawkga]

Great information on Packards. Cant wait for the videos. Please show the small details and the dirty work.

[@theeastman9136]

Very pleasant video; I enjoyed the "classic" style of shooting and editing, the absence of pesky music as well as the comprehensive informations delivered informally but neatly. Thank you.

[@claytoresto]

My pleasure and I am glad you liked it.

[@charleswebb5797]

What a wonderful car !

[@johncantelon7071]

Excellent video!

[@TooManyHobbiesJeremy]

I like the longer episode, bravo

[@leightonfarms4962]

Absolutely love your videos!

[@hafizmasoud]

Your videos are amazing ... Big regards

[@allanbrown3493]

beautiful countryside

[@MorganwwMurphy]

Really enjoying your videos!

[@womersleydanny1178]

thanks mark ace vidios from the uk.

[@brianmatthews9697]

Great stuff. Packards are terrific cars, whatever the model. Very informative, Jay Leno look out!

[@acemannotsomeother]

A few comments about the transmission. My fathers 902 has the bull gear and has synchro on second and third. He was unaware it was a 4 speed until he was shown how to engage it. As to its usefulness it is great for parades. On a parade in Temiscaming Quebec the Packard and a fire truck where the only two vehicles not to over heat while slowly climbing the hill up through town. Both used low gears and kept the revs relatively high to keep the fans blowing. Another transmission story while I was driving down a ruff road in 2nd and hit a substantial bump, the gear shifter dropped out of gear and fell into high, no doubt aided by my own brief relaxing my foot off of the accelerator pedal. Father and brothers are much more adroit at clutchless shifting than I but in this case it was purely accidental.

[@xhonivlore7653]

Just beautiful automobile

[@vermontjeff2535]

Anymore videos? There awesome. I really enjoy them

[@larryjones-emery807]

Thank you for the video especially the high quality commentary! If I had the funds--which I do not--I would seek out a 1947 or 1948 Cadillac limousine. For decades I have admired the body style. Are such cars attainable? What would one cost today? Is it possible to get a classic car with a modern engine? I dream. Thank you, again for the excellent video!

[@dailylifetaste4091]

Great VIDEO!

[@johnlundberg5705]

Wish you would make more of these.

[@mikesonneson2824]

Enjoyed

[@patriotdiz4846]

Very cool Sir.

Beautiful Car 👍 👍

[@rosshodge333]

Looking forward to the weekly installments on the Packard restoration. What neck of the woods are you located in? The scenery rinds me of Wyoming

[@stevekirksey9293]

Hi Mark I’ve been doing some research on a trunk I bought it at a thirft store it had the Packard emblem no one knew what it was as a child I grew up around old cars so I bought it I live in Michigan it’s metal with two chrome beads on each end going over the top and light green lacquer in color I can send pictures I would like to sell it this one seems to be rare

[@ralphflori4129]

just subscribed!

[@stevegibbs4533]

Good info. Fun

[@claytoresto]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@mikewiebers8814]

This is my second video and they’re magnificent. Maybe I’m a pagan, but do you restore lower priced cars? Thinking maybe a Graham or cars that died during the Depression.

[@133dave133]

We own two rare 1931 Studebaker S model farm trucks. One is in poor condition, but runs and drives, and the other one may be beyond repair. We really wanted to restore the running one for our dad before he passed, sadly we did not get it done. Any thoughts on the cost of a complete restoration? Our whole family would really like to get this truck restored, but we don't know if we're committed enough to spend 100k for the restoration. We really don't want to just have it half assed by Joe blow's body shop either. Although this truck has been in limbo status for over twenty years, it's still in our hearts. Our family has owned this truck since 1934.

[@MorganwwMurphy]

Would love to hear your opinion on the smoothness of the Packard straight 8 engine vs. the V12 in the mid thirties.

[@claytoresto]

I would say as far as smoothness, they are about equal. The perfect engine for balance is a straight 6. A V12 is about the same. But Packard did such a great job on the SU8's that they are nearly the rival of the V12. The 8 is 95% as good as the V12 on performance.

[@hopkinstom12]

MORE PACKARDS!

[@deancollins8229]

I enjoy all of your videos, when will you be working on the “Baby” Dusenberg ?

[@claytoresto]

Assembling the car now. Will be done in a few months and the entire film will be available on my website a few after completion.

[@wilkesjournal]

This is 'before' restoration? Geez, I hope the owner didn't humiliate himself too badly by being seen driving in such a broken-down rattle-trap jalopy as this. Just kidding. Your videos, just like the cars you restore, are first class. Subscribed and looking forward to watching the progress. Was this the original color combination on this car?

[@claytoresto]

Not sure what color it was originally painted.

[@Dunstire]

Was thinking the same thing.Aside from the wobbly wheel and any other running gear tweaks,how in the hell could you make that car any nicer?

[@seanruss08]

what are the red and silver knobs on the steering wheel for? there is a 32 shovel-nose Packard at our local museum here in Rio Rancho, it is a very nice looking car! Thanks

[@acemannotsomeother]

Throttle and lights control.

[@joesixpack7551]

Hello Mark, I've been searching for the follow up videos on the restoration of this 1932 Packard 902... when will they be created? Thanks, John

[@claytoresto]

We started the restoration this month, but we will not be filming it. There is a problem with the ownership. Maybe I'll but some things up here on KZbin if I have time. We are currently filming the entire restoration of a 1937 Cord Westchester sedan. Look for the series to be out next spring. Restoration will be completed for the ACD Festival this September, then we have to film the history of the Auburn Automobile Co., and then film the excursions to other specialists in the business, then 3-4 month's of editing. Will be available on our website and Amazon. 10-15 one hour episodes. Sorry about the Packard. I will be looking to acquire a Packard for a future series.

[@1jtolvey]

TOOO COOOL !!!

[@merlemorrison482]

HMMM, looks pretty good just the way it is.....

[@gospelman7222]

What a lovely motor car! But please be advised that it is not good practice to drive with your hand on the gear shift lever, as this can cause excessive wear on the selector forks in the gearbox.

[@joesixpack7551]

I was hoping to watch this being restored over a number of videos...

[@claytoresto]

I am establishing a channel on my website where we will be showing all the restorations we are performing here. New content weekly and maybe even daily. There will also be available the series we are currently shooting on the Auburn Automobile Co. and the full restoration on a 1937 812 Westchester Cord. There will be interaction with viewers and us, and we even have a classifieds ads section. They are building the website now and I'll be back on KZbin to fill everyone in very soon.

[@adamheazlett1179]

GPS is ok at sea on the road you need long straight flat roads. Adam

[@Esebigz]

It may not be worth as much but its still clean og ride

[@ChargerRTguy]

It's a great looking car. Why restore it ? If mine, I would enjoy driving it and not worry as much. That adds to the price and will jack it up soo high that the average person could never afford it once restored. Just my 2 cents. I guess I'm stuck with my '31 Ford Roadster........

[@deanprevolos55]

I have a 36 Packard 120B, which is my first Packard, and I am enjoying it immensely. I noticed that you drove the car in second gear for almost the entire video(up the 15 minute mark when you turned back on the highway). What is the rear end gear ratio? I like the body style of the 32 900 series roadster and have on my radar for my next Packard purchase. Enjoyed the video.

[@claytoresto]

I had to drive and shoot the video. If I go too fast, I'll have an accident. (-:

[@enriquerodriguezmoreno4017]

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[@clydecessna737]

Do you work on Pierce Arrows? Unless I have missed something, I have only ever heard you utter the name once. They were wonderful; what gives?

[@claytoresto]

We are restoring a 1933 1236 Convertible Coupe right now. The same kind of car Ab Jenkins set all those speed records in 1933.

[@stevejanka361]

I forgot to ask you, is this a production body or a coach built body? Such as Murphy or Dietrich. Thank you.

[@claytoresto]

It's a production body.

[@RivieraByBuick]

is that a patch on his jeans?

[@rwilson2863]

How would I contact you about information on purchasing a 1939 Packard 110 Business Coupe. I have very little money but a real love of older cars. Is this car worth buying to restore? Does it have any value as a collector car? I love the body style, but it is very dirty all over. This is my first attempt to contact an expert, love your videos! Thanks

[@claytoresto]

A Pacakrd 110 is like a Chevrolet. You will spend more on the restoration than what is it worth even if you do all the work yourself. Your best option is to save your money and then buy the best one you can find,. If your hobby is restoring your car, then go for a Packard over a Chevrolet. They are better cars.

[@rwilson2863]

Thank you for getting back to me, you're my very first celebrity contact ever. I do not usually write people but I really like your content. I guess I will pass on the 110 Packard as they want 23k for a really dirty car to start with. The dealer has a 1925 Packard Victoria coupe with the straight 8, but it is also a very dirty car and they want 35K for it. Can you tell me why the 25 Victoria coupe does not have a front passenger seat? It appears all original but looks really silly with no front passenger seat. It would be a lifelong dream to work in a shop like yours, and absolute dream come true. Please keep up the good work. Many thanks

[@dailylifetaste4091]

It's Brand " SITROEN" ?

[@crazyoldhippieguy]

What modle and yaer is that boat tail in the back ground?

[@glenngibson1444]

according to a previous video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/apbMpqSCn9dggdE at the 16:27 mark, it is a 1932 custom Auburn Speedster

[@claytoresto]

Yes it is a 1932 Auburn V12 Speedster. We are also restoring a 1931 8 cylinder Speedster. We will get these restorations filmed and get them up on the channel here soon.

[@crazyoldhippieguy]

Were are you getting the Bodys from they quit stamping then Long Long ago?

[@claytoresto]

We exclusively work on original cars. For you Auburn aficionado's out there, the body number U42-107

[@brandonobaza8610]

You want a $500,000 Packard I want the Trossi SSK You may actually attain yours 😀

[@rogersmith7396]

If Packards had so many custom bodies how can you come up with a price point for a model. Would'nt many be unique cars? When did cars get airconditioning, power steering and brakes?

[@jakobtroyer1240]

If you get any special car for restauration can't you do some research and make a video about it? Greets from austria

[@elizabethcherry920]

I am wondering are you on Facebook?

[@kutamsterdam]

Judging by the size of the steeringwheel these things don't have powered steering or do they? ....great and very interresting video's, keep it up!.

[@JeffDeWitt]

I hope that was an older restoration and not original. If it was original (which I doubt) it would be a shame to restore it.

[@mattomon1045]

put out moor videos

[@swamprat69er]

My 55 Clipper Super Panama was a joy to drive, even with standard steering and power brakes. I am certainly 'on' for anything Packard and have subbed.