Vehicle Description
This 1948 Packard Eight Station Sedan Woody is a beautifully
restored, post-war Packard that was a former Concours d'Elegance
participant. After World War II, the independent automobile
manufacturers (including Packard) were at a crossroad. The Big
Three started releasing their post-war designs and many
independents found that it was quite expensive to make the switch.
Nonetheless, Packard updated its styling in an attempt to remain
competitive with the Big Three releasing its new designs in
mid-1947. The 22nd Series Packards (the 1948-1949 models), received
longer hood treatment, "ox-yoke" shaped upper grilles with
wraparound lower grilles, and, of course, "inverted bathtub" body
lines. New for the 22nd Series, the 1948 Packards had a new body
style, the "Station Sedan," which was a woody station wagon.
Packard called its new body style the Station Sedan because it
sounded more elegant than "station wagon." This particular Station
Sedan comes to us from a longtime southern-based collector who had
displayed the car at a Concours d'Elegance event. Under the hood is
a 288 Cubic Inch Inline 8 Cylinder engine with a single 2 barrel
carburetor that pushed out 130 horsepower back in 1948. The 288
Straight 8 is hooked up to a 3 speed manual transmission that is
shifted using the column-mounted "three-on-the-tree" shifter. This
beautiful Packard Woody sits on 4 wide whitewall bias-ply tires
with Packard Hubcaps, which give this car a truly classic look. The
exterior has been repainted in a beautiful Arizona Beige and the
wooden body panels are in fantastic shape. The chrome and
brightwork, including the Comorant Swan Hood Ornament, around the
exterior of this Woody Wagon has a superb appearance. The metal sun
visor is in incredible condition and is believed to have been a
dealer-installed option back in 1948. The front and rear bench
seats have been reupholstered in beautiful brown imitation leather
that has a beautiful period correct look. The door panels, dash,
and steering wheel are all in their stock configuration and are in
wonderful shape. The rear cargo compartment features treated wood
with polished bed strips tying the interior look to the exterior
panelling. The woodgrain dash is equipped with a 110 MPH
speedometer, temperature gauge, oil pressure gauge, amp gauge, fuel
gauge, clock, and AM Radio. If you're looking for a rare,
show-worthy classic car that can fit the whole family, this 1948
Packard Eight Station Sedan would be an excellent choice. Give us a
call today!
*288 Cu. In. Inline 8
*Single 2 Barrel Carburetor
*130 Horsepower
*3 Speed Manual
*Arizona Beige Exterior
*Southern History
*Concours d'Elegance Participant
*Brown Bench Seat Interior
*Fender Skirts
*"Cormorant" Swan Hood Ornament
*Stock Instrumentation
*Odometer Reads: 26,909 Miles
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