This is a rare example of a 1940 Packard 160 Super Eight Touring
Sedan that has accumulated 30,000 miles from new with the last
owner caring for it for the past 48 years. This is a driver or
touring quality 160 that has a completely original interior and has
had one repaint since new in French Blue. The 1940 senior Packards
with overdrive are one of the very best driving CCCA Full Classics.
Bought new at Fargo Garage in Fargo, North Dakota, this Packard was
in Minnesota by the early 1970's. By August 16, 1973, this Packard
was bought by Mr. Arthur Stone and was one of his very first
Packards. We still have the original title from 1973 in the
Packards file! Mr. Stone founded the Ft. Lauderdale Antique Car
Museum, which was arguably one of the finest all-Packard auto
museums opened to the public. By 2001, Mr. Stone transferred
ownership of the Packard to his museum. We acquired this Packard
directly from the museum after Mr. Stone's passing. We love the
service stickers placed in the drivers door jamb. On October 29th,
1951 this Packard had a service performed in Herman, MN logging
21,787 miles. By January 25th, 1982 it had accumulated 29,889 miles
and today has 30,374 miles from new. The livery is in Packard
French Blue, which is a vibrant, deep and rich color. The paint is
touring quality and would be fine for local and regional car shows,
but is not concours. The paint has several areas of imperfection
when inspected closely (See close-up photos in the photo gallery).
This features dual side mounted spares with the correct metal
covers and trim. The Packard is complimented with ample chrome
throughout, including its Goddess of Speed hood ornament. The
chrome and stainless are all original and in nice condition,
consistent with the rest of the car and for a 30,000-mile example.
The blackwall tires give it an austere look. We would recommend
installing wide white wall radials for touring. The interior is all
original. The wool broadcloth is in overall very nice condition,
and in stunning condition when you factor in that it is 81 years
old! The drivers seat shows some wear and has two tears on its
side. Near the drivers seat is a small hole. Other than that, the
wool is in very nice condition. The back seat is in especially nice
condition. The dashboard has the normal warping that happens with
that plastic over the years. It appears as though it had a radio at
one time which is now missing (NOTE: We have ordered the factory
radio delete plate to cover the radio section). This Packard
features its optional heater. The engine compartment is very clean
and in nice condition. It is detailed appropriately for local and
regional shows. The venerable 356 CID straight eight nine main
bearing engine is considered one of the very best engines of the
classic era. With 160 hp, the Packard runs and drives well, and
with its optional overdrive is capable of driving all day long at
freeway speeds. These are very dependable tour cars and have
characteristics much like more modern cars. With its relatively
short 127-inch wheelbase, this Packard is more maneuverable and
easier to drive. For valuation purposes, the NADA retail value is
$36,700, so we have this priced fairly. For more details and
information, please call, text or email Harry Clark at
1.602.245.7200 or
[email protected]. This Packard is in
our Phoenix showroom.