My compliments! It is truly great to see a master metal worker make a silk purse out of a sow's ear. He transformed a hopeless mess of a car design to evolve into a prize winning concept. Again, my compliments!
At 5 years of age in early June 1954, I first remember seeing my maternal grandmother. She lived on a 960-acre farm in the Texas Panhandle. Meeting us at the foot of the long driveway, she had stepped from a new, brown Packard Sedan. She stood a little over 5 ft tall, a stunningly attractive 64 year old brunette. She wore Western lady's pants held up by a Western belt. I didn't know till years later she would always have a pearl handled Colt 45 close at hand. She was the 1st woman I ever saw in pants. But the Packard, I remember how smoothly the engine ran and how comfortable it rode. For her this was the last Packard she would own. Cadillac was moving quickly into more modern and exclusively fashionable cars, as Packard seemed to dwell on past glories.
Out of original chaos and uncertainty - a thing of beauty, a work of art and one helluva car besides! Sculpture you can drive. Awesome, in the true sense of the word!
Grew up in cruising days of the 50s, but this beauty is the pièce de résistance of the genre. Never saw anything that could touch it or come within a country mile of it.
The metal fabrication and the old school lowering, along with the taillight lens fabrication were over the top. Things not covered were the engine, brakes, electrical and interior. The car looks Way Kool. I would like to see a supplement on the aforementioned.
WOW! 😮 We sadly passed up great running flat head 8 cylinder 1948 4 door Packards for $400 at Estate Sales back in the 1970s! … Didn’t know what to do with them!!! 🤔 Great Utilization. Thanks! 😊 🏆👍😎
Ian Roussel is the only person I can think of who I would like to meet. This guy's an automotive artist. Like an artist, he sees things most people can't.
👍👍 Ian!!! WOW it's gorgeous! And this is probably the most tasteful customization of a not so pretty vintage car I've run across to date. The sleek new lines of the car wouldn't be out of place had it rolled out of the Packard factory this way back in 1948. Even the slightly lowered stance looks perfect. Best of all are its original mechanicals and, I guess, the interior as well. Gotta admit, as an old fart, it's heartbreaking to see so many vintage American cars being completely bastardized to the point they're barely recognizable. Add to that those sporting ridiculous severely overdone clownish fake 'patina' rust bucket exteriors! Anyway, my compliments on this beautiful refresh of a rare old bird! Oh yeah, just subscribed. Best Regards from Thailand! 😁😁😁
Very much love this.But I would love to see in the process.Very much love this.But I would have loved to see the process on the windows and how are you made them
Very nice work - I drive a more modern 4-Door Led Sled - 1996 Caprice Classic - 3 " lowered Base Model - 15 X 8 Alum Slots -- Dual Exhaust 4.3 Liter V8 LT-1
We have had three Packards, one of the best cars ever made. Inline 327 in the last two, hauled ass and drove better than a Caddy or Lincoln. Initially had early post war what had a hood that pivoted from either side, found out by mistake it had a four speed 😊
What's up with showing a completely different Packard for the top chop at the end of the video? A four door was changed to a two door and much more radical chop. That wasn't the car this video was about. I wanted to see before and after overlay of the car featured in this video to appreciate the artistry and extent of the top chop. I'd also like to see a full video on that mystery Packard that became a two door. Thanks for revealing two and a half gallons of Bondo were used to smooth the roof. Probably more than half that Bondo was sanded off in final contouring. Fabulous job. Great color choice.
My compliments! It is truly great to see a master metal worker make a silk purse out of a sow's ear.
He transformed a hopeless mess of a car design to evolve into a prize winning concept.
Again, my compliments!
An incredible craftsman, fantastic workmanship, and making those lenses! Very impressive!
Ian is to me 1 of the best people - both as a custom fabricator & a true friend !
Packard and Hudson are just realy cool in my book.
Ian is a genius. I love his work.
This is one of the best resto mod you have ever done congratulations
I really adore that Cherry Black color of the car !! Fabulous end result.
An artist whose canvass is vintage automobiles! I salute you sir. 30:43
Ce type est un genie !!
Absolutely gorgeous!!
At 5 years of age in early June 1954, I first remember seeing my maternal grandmother. She lived on a 960-acre farm in the Texas Panhandle. Meeting us at the foot of the long driveway, she had stepped from a new, brown Packard Sedan. She stood a little over 5 ft tall, a stunningly attractive 64 year old brunette. She wore Western lady's pants held up by a Western belt. I didn't know till years later she would always have a pearl handled Colt 45 close at hand. She was the 1st woman I ever saw in pants. But the Packard, I remember how smoothly the engine ran and how comfortable it rode. For her this was the last Packard she would own. Cadillac was moving quickly into more modern and exclusively fashionable cars, as Packard seemed to dwell on past glories.
I think the roof chop could have been a tad lower but still knocked it outta the park! Great color too.
Former Packard mechanic: Superb!
That car is unbelievable, you did a brilliant job buddy, on to the next, can’t wait,
The very first car i remember is my Dad's 1948 Packard Clipper and yes I did help him work on it!!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
It's better than stock, great job!!!
Out of original chaos and uncertainty - a thing of beauty, a work of art and one helluva car besides! Sculpture you can drive. Awesome, in the true sense of the word!
Ian Roussel? Master Metalsmith and designer.
What an incrdeble transformation. You truly have a gift. Awesome build.
Another excellent example of your talent. Keep bringing us more please. Oh, congrats on you guys move. I know the pups will love it too. God bless ya
Ian Roussel is the best of!!!!!!👍
Perfect chop. Pure style 👍👍
Grew up in cruising days of the 50s, but this beauty is the pièce de résistance of the genre. Never saw anything that could touch it or come within a country mile of it.
Wow! That is a sweet ride!
I love watching a Master at work. This is going to be a very cool Packard.
Bad Chad or anyone else has nothing on Ian. Ian is the best. A 1 of a kind.
You watching his new channel 👀?
Bad chad has no finesse, just a bull in a China shop. 😢
@@peterpumkineater6872 his wife is 😍 cute.
Bad Chad can’t build shit
The metal fabrication and the old school lowering, along with the taillight lens fabrication were over the top. Things not covered were the engine, brakes, electrical and interior. The car looks Way Kool. I would like to see a supplement on the aforementioned.
Wonderful work from bones to recovered and updated design lead sled cars! Yet they are still packards. Congratulations.
Such well made and tasteful tail light lenses! Enormous praise for these beauties. A little suspension correction and go go GO!
WOW! 😮 We sadly passed up great running flat head 8 cylinder 1948 4 door Packards for $400 at Estate Sales back in the 1970s! … Didn’t know what to do with them!!! 🤔 Great Utilization. Thanks! 😊 🏆👍😎
I Love FULL CUSTOM GARAGE🤠
From South Africa, wow my man , ur such a gifted man ,well done, absolutely beautiful job.
Ian Roussel is the only person I can think of who I would like to meet. This guy's an automotive artist. Like an artist, he sees things most people can't.
Fantastic job! That´s one amazing car! It was a pleasure to watch this art of a car come true!
Wow love the colour, has to be the best packard out there
Holy hell what a beauty car, what a fine friend, gorgeous work man!
That packard came out awsome great job on the body work
love the look and the tail lights
Superb craftmanship! Well done so professional! Love from the UK! the home of rain!
👍👍 Ian!!! WOW it's gorgeous! And this is probably the most tasteful customization of a not so pretty vintage car I've run across to date. The sleek new lines of the car wouldn't be out of place had it rolled out of the Packard factory this way back in 1948. Even the slightly lowered stance looks perfect. Best of all are its original mechanicals and, I guess, the interior as well. Gotta admit, as an old fart, it's heartbreaking to see so many vintage American cars being completely bastardized to the point they're barely recognizable. Add to that those sporting ridiculous severely overdone clownish fake 'patina' rust bucket exteriors! Anyway, my compliments on this beautiful refresh of a rare old bird! Oh yeah, just subscribed. Best Regards from Thailand! 😁😁😁
I love whatnyou do in your Garage man, Really Impressive work ! Bravo to you guys !
Unbelievable work 👏 🙌 😮AMAZING
AWESOME JOB!!🎉🎉🎉 CAN WAIT TO SEE YOUR NEXT PROJECT!!
Super Great ! Video it turned out beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dude got a job for me I love what you doing 😊 I’m creative and skilled ❤
Holy smokes!!! That car looks sweet.
You can't even tell it's a 4 door. Sweet ride in an unassuming color.
Amazing car! This video just made my day. Thank you.
Ian you are a MASTER great job .Dont know what to say great job perfect
Far out man ! That is one cool car !!
Absolutely outstanding.
excellent
@33:07...great sounding packard...great car!
love the workmanship.
That Packard Coupe is pretty nice.
Beautiful work, thanks
Awesome job sir!!😮
What a Vision! The results are gorgeous to say the least, one sexy Boston baked bean right there!
Damn! Nice work. 🙏
Beautiful!
Inspiring. Thanks so much
Beautiful sled!
Very cool old school custom
excellent car as-is and a good baseline for upgrades as desired, e.g., air suspension.
Im not even into those cars and I like them now after watching this video 👍
Que buen trabajo Gracias por salvar una joya de la mecanica
Good work
Super....Wonderful...Exciting. How good is all this? Thanks very much (UK.)
I love the Packards i had one and i had the Hudson with to carbs.!
❤ from India 🇮🇳
Lights look amazing
Far out dude!!
Very much love this.But I would love to see in the process.Very much love this.But I would have loved to see the process on the windows and how are you made them
❤ Restoration in its best...
Good Driving ...
He's so grateful that he sells it not long after lol, i wouldnt sell anything what someone made for me let alone a ian roussel car
Которое уже видео смотрю и убеждаюсь что вы настоящий мастер и художник от бога.
Great! Someone finally found a use for a Clipper.
Mantap bos,,,
Typically I hate custom car work, but this bad boy is a serious head turner. Sweet cruising machine!
New subscriber here! I really enjoyed this video! Fine work!
Άξιος!
That is really Beautifull
You took a wreck and made what looks like a speeding bullet train. Wow!
My friend, I really think you "rang the bell"!
Very nice work bro
Nice concept sir 👍
FULL CUSTOM IAN is his current RUclips channel ❤
Ian you are the master of fab man nice 🚙
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Super super super ❤❤❤
Beautiful job. Would like to see the new glass and interior fit.
That's very cool 😎❤
😮😎 like it 😊
Very nice work - I drive a more modern 4-Door Led Sled - 1996 Caprice Classic - 3 " lowered Base Model - 15 X 8 Alum Slots -- Dual Exhaust 4.3 Liter V8 LT-1
We have had three Packards, one of the best cars ever made. Inline 327 in the last two, hauled ass and drove better than a Caddy or Lincoln. Initially had early post war what had a hood that pivoted from either side, found out by mistake it had a four speed 😊
I could swear I saw this build last year.
Nice job! It’s really nice of you to give it to your friend. What did you do for the interior? Tuck and roll I hope!
Sweet.
❤❤❤❤❤
What's up with showing a completely different Packard for the top chop
at the end of the video? A four door was changed to a two door and much
more radical chop. That wasn't the car this video was about. I wanted to
see before and after overlay of the car featured in this video to appreciate
the artistry and extent of the top chop. I'd also like to see a full video on that mystery Packard that became a two door. Thanks for revealing two and a half gallons of Bondo were used to smooth the roof. Probably more than half that Bondo was sanded off in final contouring. Fabulous job. Great color choice.
That is a happy dog
Wicked