Just arrived!! Call Harry Clark at +1.602.245.7200 or email us at
[email protected]. � This is one of the rarest and
arguably the most elegant post-war Packard in existence, a 1953
Packard Patrician Derham Formal Sedan with Limousine Division. This
is one of less than 25 that were specially commissioned by Packard
to be bodied by Derham to help revive Packard's reputation and
standing in the formal motorcar marketplace. This is the nicest
example of the three that are known extant. It is an incredible
time capsule, having been collector owned most of its life and
covering a mere 69,000 miles, much of which was driven by the
chauffeur in NYC to transport the famous steel magnate of Ackerlind
Steel Co. This is in award winning preserved condition. � We have
known this car for the past 30 years, when Robert McAtee first
acquired it for his collection of 1950's luxury cars. It has been
one of our personal favorites since. It oozes luxury and elegance,
and it has won elegance awards and has been written about
extensively in Packard publications. � FEATURES -Custom coachwork
by Derham -Curved glass for division window -Power windows and
division -Radio, heater, defroster, power assisted steering and
brakes, power antenna � SPECIFICATIONS -Wheelbase: 127 inches
-Length: 218 inches -327 CID straight eight, 9 main bearings -Three
speed manual with overdrive transmission -Four wheel power assisted
brakes � CONDITION This Packard is in stunning condition. The black
livery was repainted by Mr. Ackerlind in about 1959. It still
retains a gorgeous finish and responds well to polishing. � The
black leatherette top was renewed by Custom Auto Service in Santa
Ana, California and remain in nearly perfect condition today. The
grey wool broadcloth interior and grey wool carpeting were all
redone exactly to the original patterns by Custom Auto Service in
1988, and are in spectacular condition today. The engine
compartment is highly correct and original, having been detailed
and serviced regularly. Overall, this is clearly a car that will
continue to be accepted into major concours events worldwide as
well as enjoyed on tours. � HISTORY The Packard was bought new by
Joseph Ackerlind, President and CEO of Ackerlind Steel Co in New
York City. Mr. Ackerlind enjoyed the car for 12 years. The service
decals remaining on the car show it travelling 23,600 miles by
October of 1952 and 42,574 miles by December 6, 1960. � The Derham
has had three subsequent owners until being acquired in 1988 by its
present owner, Mr. Robert McAtee of Arizona. Mr. McAtee is know
world-wide in Packard circles and over the past 30 years he has
fastidiously maintained and improved the car, as needed. � Mr.
McAtee will be including in the sale of this car the 1955 IBM
Dictaphone machine used by Mr. Ackerlind, one of the original
chauffeur leather gloves and an incredibly rare and valuable set of
two unused 14 carat gold presentation keys presumably presented to
Mr. Ackerlind by the dealership upon purchase and delivery of the
car. � As a testament to the quality and condition of the Derham,
it has won numerous awards over the years, including the coveted
Circle of Champions at the Packards International meets (twice),
Most Elegant and other significant awards. Perhaps more
importantly, Mr. McAtee has enjoyed the Derham on countless tours
over the past 30 years. It truly performs as well as it looks. This
is being offered with decades of receipts and information, original
sales brochures, spare parts, etc. Also included is a complete
storyboard with easel featuring one of the many articles about the
Derham, this one was from the Cars of the 50's. � For more
information, please contact Harry Clark at +1.602.245.7200 or email
us at
[email protected].