Equipment
282/120hp straight eight, 3-speed, red steel wheels, hubcaps and trim rings, wide whitewalls, radio, clock. Documented by a letter (copy) from Howard Darrin.
Condition
#3 Good
Runs and drives well. Flaws not noticeable to passersby. Most common condition.
First owned by movie star Preston Foster, grille updated by Coachcraft in 1941. Sound old repaint. Worn driver’s seat upholstery. Decent chrome. Dirty unrestored underbody and chassis. A credible older cosmetic restoration of a rare car.
Market commentary
One of just fourteen Victorias bodied by Howard Darrin as “Darrin of Hollywood” before production shifted to Packard in 1940 and as such a pure expression of Darrin’s vision for the car. The amount reportedly bid for this car reflects its cosmetically restored condition, but is short of recognizing the “Darrin of Paris” origins. The seller declined, although that in itself has some risks for there was money close to the reported high bid.