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 Limousine. 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].
