78 Summary We’ve done a comprehensive job on identifying the unique styling characteristics of each car. Here are some of the thoughts we have at this time: • Henney would have been the most logical choice to have built both cars. Historians have identified that this is the case and the type of workmanship needed to create the custom work on the Monte Carlo convertible is consistent with Henney’s level of expertise on cars and Packards. • The kinds of changes that were made to the Monte Carlo convertible were the kinds of changes that Henney was making to the bodies they received from Packard. These included body modifications such as sectioning a car, changes to grilles, creation and casting of new chrome pieces (brass) for the front, sides of the car, and more. • Henney had the manpower and tooling to make these changes. In 1948 they were the largest professional car manufacturer in the world and employed over 1000 people. In that same year, they produced close to 2000 professional cars – an impressive number. • All bodywork appeared to be completed in lead. No plastic filler has been found under original modifications. • Both cars are consistent with how a concept or show car would be developed and built, as well as the workmanship involved in creating such a car. • Consistent elements appear on both cars: Monte Carlo scripts, two-tone color combination, hood ornaments, fender opening modifications, egg crate similarities, chrome trim side lines on sides of body, and the use of Custom 8 cloisonné wheel covers. Also, both cars were built on late 22nd Series Packard automobiles most likely pulled from a similar point in time
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