1936 Packard 1401 Convertible Coupe
Many consider the 1935 to 1939 senior cars to be the finest automobiles ever produced by the Packard Motor Company. Although the Eight was the most affordable senior Packard, at $2,730 this handsome Convertible Coupe still cost six times the price of a new Ford. Largely carried over from the 1935 restyling, the Packard Fourteenth Series for 1936 was comprised of an ambitious 17 body styles on three wheelbases. A welcome change was the new grille design, which was raked back five degrees and gave the car a much sleeker look. 1936 would also be the last year for the 17-inch wire wheels and the traditional double blade bumpers with hydraulic dampers.
This amazing example received a professional Concours quality nut and bolt, frame-off 100 point restoration. It is an AACA Senior and Grand National award winner. It features a rumble seat and rear removable trunk. This Packard has the 134 inch wheelbase and is powered by the 320ci Straight Eight with a 3-speed manual transmission. If you have your heart set on a 1930's Packard, then this excellent example is one for you, and a great investment as well.
