Vehicle Description
Very nicely documented Packard with proper restoration to gorgeous
factory presentation! Loaded with every desirable option and
accessory! An AACA Junior and Senior 1st Place Award winner, along
with Packard National Award! Fully rebuilt engine in 1995 that
continues to run superbly! A Full CCCA Classic representing one of
only 96 Packard Convertible Victoria's ever produced! What a rare
opportunity! With a countrywide recession looming, Packard Motor
Car Company was looking to keep a large portion of its luxury
buyers in their showrooms for 1937. This lead to the introduction
of the new Model 115C that year fitted with a 6-cylinder engine.
While the rest of their Senior line-up continued to be produced by
skilled craftsmen in limited quantities, it was fair to say Packard
entered a mass production mode for supplying these popular, new
115C sedans. The larger Super Eight models were still custom
crafted, and had a reduction of the chassis size to a sportier
134", providing a further improved ride. This was possibly with
some new elements for these exclusive, luxury vehicles for 1937
that would include the introduction of a fully independent
Safe-T-Flex front suspension and hydraulic brakes. These two
improvements, along with slightly higher compression engines with
Stromberg carburetion for added horsepower, they make for one of
the most sought after Packard touring models among driver
enthusiasts today! Offered here is our 1937 Packard Super Eight
1501 Convertible Victoria finished in highly desired Packard Cream
with Red Leather interior and Tan Canvass folding top. This
beautiful 5-passenger convertible represents one of only 96 ever
produced and one of far fewer that still exist today! Power remains
provided by its original 320ci Straight 8 engine (#397637) with
6.5:1 compression & Stromberg carburetor, both professionally
rebuilt inside and out. Options and features include 3-speed manual
transmission, dual side-mounted spare tires with hard covers,
Packard See-Rite mirrors, Trippe fog lamps, rear luggage rack with
matching trunk, deluxe hood ornament, rear back-up light,
heater/defrost, Packard Deluxe radio with cowl antenna, engine oil
filtration system, trumpet horns, and BF Goodrich Silvertown wide
whitewall tires measuring 7.50-16 4-ply tires. This stunning
Victoria Convertible was sold new from Packard Motor Car Company of
New York selling January 13th, 1937. Our history of the car then
picks up with the complete restoration by Frank Childs of Boca
Raton, Florida to what appears to be a remarkably solid and well
preserved body and smooth chassis. He chose Harbor Auto Restoration
of Pompano Beach, FL in 1995 for the paint, interior, and overall
mechanical overhaul. The engine was sublet to Custom Engine Service
of Hialeah, FL for the machine work and balancing of the rotating
assembly. This included hot tanked block, magnafluxed crankshaft,
grind of rod journals, honed cylinder liners, new pistons & rings,
new rods, insert-type rod bearings, polished mains with new
bearings, cam rollers, timing chain, new head studs, rebuilt
carburetor, rebuilt starter, new fuel lines, complete engine gasket
set, etc. The rest of the restoration included all new exterior
paint, fresh soft leather interior, brand new convertible top &
boot, weather stripping, wiring harnesses, refinished chrome
components, and so much more! It retains the factory engine splash
pans and all Delco-Remy electrical components. Some pictures of the
before and after will be included, along with the service receipts
of the major service overhaul. It was later sold to Jim Boros of
Oak Brook, IL who would enjoy this lovely Packard for approximately
4 years before passing ownership to Lew Web of the Laguna Beach,
California area to maintain ownership for the past 19 years! It
does have the added aid of an electrical fuel pump for speedier
fuel delivery between startups, along with a new exhaust manifold
in 2000 and having the carburetor fully overhauled professionally
by Custom Auto Service of Santa Ana, CA in 2007. You will be
provided a 1937 Operation & Maintenance Data Manual, Packard Shop
Manual, and storage car cover with purchase. Collecting cars of
this caliber, and rarity, do not present themselves very often, so
we encourage all interested parties to inquiry immediately. We are
happy to answer specific questions and offer inspection
opportunities. We look forward to working with you!