Vehicle Description
This 1936 Packard Eight Sedan is a rare, luxurious pre-war
automobile that has been deemed a "True Classic" by the Classic Car
Club of America (CCCA). In 1936, Packard's offerings were divided
into two categories, its traditional more-expensive senior
automobiles (including the Eights, Super Eights, and Twelves) and
its newer, cheaper 120 models for the more budget-conscious
consumer. The Eight Sedan had an initial purchase price of $2,385,
which was more than twice as much as the cheaper 120 Sedans. Due to
the success of its more inexpensive 120 models along with the
economy beginning to turn upwards from the Great Depression,
Packard's sales started to rebound. In total, Packard built a total
of 3,973 of its Model Eights which didn't compare to the much more
popular, albeit inexpensive, 120 Models. The 1400 Sedans were
largely unchanged in 1936 from the previous year. The radiators
became more sloped with the fenders were adjusted accordingly, plus
chrome was added to the headlight housing. This particular Packard
Sedan was originally delivered to The John B. Todd Company of
Plattsburgh, NY on June 9, 1936, and spent the past nearly 50 years
in the hands of Florida-based collectors. Under the hood on this
'36 Packard Eight is a 320 Cubic Inch L-Head Straight 8 with a
single barrel carburetor that pushed out 130 horsepower back in
1936. The 320 Inline 8 is hooked up to a 3 speed manual
transmission with a floor-mounted shifter, making this antique 5
passenger sedan a hoot to drive. The Orleans Blue exterior paint is
beginning to show a bit of patina but overall is in decent shape.
Sitting on matching wire wheels with Packard 8 hubcaps and
blackwall bias ply tires, this 1936 Packard Eight has a very nice
period correct look. The interior in this Packard is fantastic! The
front and rear bench seats have been beautifully reupholstered in a
beige broadcloth, which gives this classic car a nice period
correct look. The interior door panels on all 4 suicide doors,
along with the interior walls, have been reupholstered in matching
beige broadcloth as well. The dash and around the interior windows
is finished in a beautiful woodgrain, giving the car an elevated,
luxurious look. The dash appears to be in its stock configuration
and is equipped with a 120 MPH speedometer, amp gauge, oil pressure
gauge, temperature gauge, fuel gauge, AM radio, and clock. Whether
you're looking for a true classic to add to your collection or
you're looking for your very first one, this 1936 Packard Eight
Sedan is an excellent choice. Give us a call today!
*320 Cu. In. L-Head Straight 8
*Single Barrel Carburetor
*3 Speed Manual Transmission
*130 Horsepower
*Orleans Blue Exterior
*CCCA "True Classic"
*Nearly 50 Years in Florida Collections
*Beige Broadcloth Interior
*7.00-17 Blackwall Tires on Wire Wheels
*Stock Instrumentation
*1 of 3,973 Eights Produced in 1936
*Odometer Reads: 75,713 Miles
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