Packard Series 6 Thompson Special 1929 White (Diecast Car) - HobbySearch Diecast Car Store

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──Packard Series 6 Thompson Special (USA 1929) ~Lieutenant's Cigar~

- In the press at the time, the expression "...Sensational Custom Speedster..." was a description of the sporty and exciting car that was produced as a one-off in 1929, with the sole purpose of driving fast on public roads. made for.
- The person who made that dream come true was a man named John Raglan Glascock.
- At the time he bought this racing car, he was 44 years old and came from a very wealthy family.
- He realized his dream with a sports car based on the Packard 626.
- However, for him, who is also a soldier, purchasing a 626 was not his dream goal; he had an even greater dream of owning his own body.
- It is believed that the Thompson Auto Body Company of Los Angeles drew and modeled the body the Lieutenant desired, and then installed it on the Packard chassis.
- Externally, the body is impressive in its simple appearance, and the two elongated frame supports with sheet metal cigar-shaped exteriors are particularly eye-catching.
- The fenders that follow the tires and the unconventional design of the headlights are evidence of his attention to detail.
- This one-of-a-kind speedster still exists and is on display at the Driving Museum in El Segundo, California.