Think about one of these: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1952-2-Dr-Hudson-Hornet-Coupe-100-Point-Car_W0QQitemZ280159202393QQihZ018QQcategoryZ6472QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem The later Packards are fine cars. As mentioned they are not the most desirable but never the less a very fine car. (The Super Eights and 12s are the High dollar hand assembled ones last built around 1939.)Most standard 8s are easy to get parts for at a good price. If it were me I would find one with more of an original fabric on the seats but that might just be me. In the middle 1970's my fathers everyday car was a 53 Clipper. We have always had Hudsons and a 53 clipper is nothing like a 48-54 Hudson so he sold it. The link is to an exceptional Hudson. A NICE Hudson sedan can be had for around 10K or less. Leno has a 51 Hornet and a 53 Hornet on his site if your interested.