PRICE REDUCED!! This is a beautiful 1937 Packard Super 8 Model 1502
Convertible Sedan that has been awarded numerous First Place awards
while participating on many tours and CARavans. This is said to be
one of 99 made and one of 13 known to exist. Dietrich designed the
lines of the gorgeous 1937 convertible sedan, but the bodies were
built at the Packard plant. This Packard was sold on May 11, 1937
at the Morristown Packard Company in Morristown, NJ. By 1998, the
Packard was owned by the iconic Tom Crook in Kent, WA. It was
already cosmetically restored and was a very nice example. Mr. John
Milliken from Westlake Village, Ca acquired the Packard on
September 15, 1998. Immediately after acquiring the Super 8, John
commenced a complete engine rebuild, added the Gear Vendor
overdrive and did a significant number of additional improvements.
By 2001, the Packard was ready to show and earned its CCCA First
Place Senior Badge No. 2327. On March 11, 2004, Mr. Milliken traded
the Packard for another car with Mr. David McCready from Hillsboro,
OR. Scott Simdorn from Ottertail, MN acquired the Super 8 from Mr.
McCreary on August 7, 2009. This Super 8 has accumulated about
7,000 miles since its mechanical restoration. The livery is
Primrose and complimented by burgundy coach stripes and burgundy
wheels with cream striping. The twin side mounted spares give it a
formal presence and include the correct metal covers and mirrors.
The rear has the trunk rack and Trippe Lights are mounted on the
front. Importantly, the Dietrich, Inc. body tag remains on the
cowl. The tan canvas convertible top is in very nice condition. The
interior is presented in a beautiful burgundy leather that is soft
and supple. The correct burgundy Wilton wool carpet has burgundy
leather binding. The faux wood graining on the dash and window
surrounds are well done and as-new. The correct wood on the door
caps and division window are all in very nice condition. The
convertible top hardware is all in beautiful chrome. The interior
features many accessories including a Tropic Air heater and an AM
radio with an auxiliary speaker. The engine compartment is
beautifully detailed for show. The completely rebuilt 320 cid
straight eight-cylinder engine has 7,000 miles added since its
restoration. The three-speed manual transmission is connected
through the Gear Vendor overdrive unit that adds a 22verdrive. The
chassis has been well cleaned, painted and detailed when restored
and looks very nice today. Diamond Back wide white walled radials
help make the handling and performance better, while making for
safer touring. The older restoration has held up well over the
years. There is a scratch in the rear bumper and a variety of small
touched up chips in the high use areas. For more information and
details, please call, text or email Harry Clark at 1.602.245.7200
or
[email protected] . This Super 8 is available for
viewing in our Phoenix showroom.
