My Best Original Pics of the Coolest, Best, Weirdest Cars & Trucks on My Travels
1952 Packard 200 Deluxe Touring Sedan, powered by 288ci straight-eight paired with a two-speed automatic transmission. I photographed it at Austin’s Lonestar Round Up custom car show. I think it’s happy to see you!
Murphos does great fabrication and restorations. See link at right.
Packard was the last manufacturer to have a modern, high compression V8, not coming until 1955. This car had a version of their prewar side valve flathead straight eight. It was, however, extremely reliable, smooth
Owned by a noted local collector, this garage has several interesting cars including this fine Packard convertible.
This is Murpho’s newest project. Original flathead straight eight replaced by 1956 Packard V8. These were well-built cars. Here is the same car for sale earlier. See permanent link for Murpho’s Rods and Customs at
Be sure to visit Dick’s Classic Garage. Lots of cars at top of the marque, in great condition. See a Duesenberg, a Tucker, a Cord, Packards, and even a red Stanley Steamer. I snapped these
Details here for this 1930 Packard Phaeton 733 Standard 8 Sedan.
