For Sale: 1953 Packard Convertible in Fredericksburg, Virginia

1953 Packard Convertible: Luxury and Reliability

All one needs to do is listen (if you can hear it) to this Packard’s engine to know why our ’53 convertible was one of America’s premier cars. Quiet running, smartly styled, elegant interior, smooth to drive: that’s what Packards were known for and what made them “the car of choice” of the rich and famous.

Restored and Pampered

This 1953 Packard convertible was the owners’ pride and joy:

• • Dependable straight 8 cylinder engine;
  • Automatic transmission
  • Complete repaint in original Polaris Blue;
  • Excellent leather interior;
  • Starts at the press of the starter; and
  • Stops straight and true.

Excellent from Top to Bottom

• Paint and  Body

1. The re-spray of this Packard in its original Polaris Blue makes it look almost as nice it did when the car was at the Packard dealership in 1953. The unique color contributes to the elegance of this Packard convertible.

The major chrome trim (bumpers, grill, etc.) is all in excellent condition, setting off the stateliness of the car.

The underside of this Packard appears solid and sound with evidence of some prior corrosion repair having been accomplished.

The tan convertible top is in excellent condition as is the rear window. The electric top raising/lowering mechanism works properly.

• Interior

The burgundy leather interior is clean and fresh-looking, and as one would expect, the upholstery is free of rips, holes or separations.

The painted dash and interior window trim are in excellent condition.

The gauges all appear to work properly (although the temperature gauge only works when it feels like it!) as do the lights, vacuum wipers and horn. The speedometer and turn signals likewise work properly.

• Engine

The rebuilt Packard in-line 8 cylinder engine, for which Packard was known, starts right up and runs so quietly you can barely hear it. At the touch of the starter the engine comes to life and appears to be virtually vibration-free.

• Transmission

The automatic transmission works smoothly and properly

• Brakes

The power brakes on the Packard bring it to a quick halt without pulling from side to side.

• Luxury and other Features

This Packard will please the most discerning buyer:

• Original color: Polaris Blue
• Power convertible top
• Burgundy leather interior
• Wire wheel covers
• Fender skirts
• Working AM radio
• Coker Classic 8.00-15 wide whitewall tires
• Meticulous recent history of car

All of the gauges and safety equipment work; some attention will need to be given to the heater and clock.

A Great Example of Packard’s Popular Convertibles

There is one word that can best describe this 1953 convertible: WOW! Great paint, excellent upholstery, exceptional engine and transmission: all of which make this classic Packard an enjoyable car to drive as well as a sound investment.

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