Vehicle Description
1941 Packard 120 Convertible - 282ci 8 Cylinder - 3 Speed Manual
Transmission - 36k Miles Shown - Yellow Exterior - Tan Convertible
Top - Tan Interior Packard Motor Car Company began producing
American Luxury cars in 1899 in Warren Ohio and later moved to
Detroit in 1903. Packard's quickly became recognized as a luxury
brand that was not only a premium automobile but also known for its
reliability and performance completing several flawless
cross-country promotional treks and setting several land speed
records. Packard quickly became a worldwide premium name competing
easily with European luxury cars of the time. During World War I
Packard produced marine and aircraft motors and remained
profitable. During the Great Depression as many luxury automakers
struggled Packard introduced the Series One-Twenty. The One-Twenty
was a line marketed in the highly competitive mid-priced
eight-cylinder segment marketed to the upper middle-class buyer
from 1935-1941. Featured here is a stunning example of these
luxurious cars, a 1941 Packard 120. This One-Twenty Convertible was
treated to a complete restoration some time ago and has been
well-maintained and cared for since then. The yellow paint was
professionally applied over well-executed bodywork and polished to
a brilliant shine. There are a few small paint chips in the paint
throughout the body as would be expected from a car that has been
driven and enjoyed at shows but otherwise presents very well. The
chrome bumpers, related brightwork, and emblems are all present and
shine with a deep luster with only some light patina. The canvas
top is in great condition and fits well. There are no rips, tears,
or even pulls in the seams of the canvas. Inside the cab was
professionally restored and has been well maintained. The
upholstery still looks fresh with the carpet showing some light
wear and a little soiling here in there. The dash features full
instrumentation with a battery, temperature, and oil pressure
gauges, a dash-mounted clock, and a factory radio. The manual
three-speed shifter is mounted on the steering column, which you
don't see anymore on modern vehicles. Under the hood sits a 282 CID
inline 8-cylinder engine. The engine compartment is clean and
correctly restored but as an older restoration is showing some
light degradation in appearance, but it still purrs. It starts
easily and runs down the road very well. Power is transferred
through a manual 3-speed transmission to the rear differential. In
the 1940s paved roads were still very rare and most roads were
still gravel or dirt. However, Packard's being produced just a
stone's throw from Woodward and Telegraph (some of the earliest
paved roads in the US) were designed to cruise the boulevard. Today
vintage Packard's are renowned for their steadiness at speed on
today's roads and highways. Underneath the frame is solid and
straight and the floorboards are lightly undercoated with no signs
of any rust through. Detailed during the restoration process, the
underbody shows some wear but has been well maintained with new
shocks, exhaust, brake, and fuel components. This 120 rolls on a
set of era-correct Firestone Deluxe Champion wide white wall tires
mounted on 15' steel wheels with chrome center caps and trim rings.
Luxury cars of this era are really great to drive. They have great
power and roll down the road easily. With the drop top, this
vintage luxury car would be amazing for evening or weekend drives
and sure to turn some heads along the way. Behind the wheel of this
beauty, you will feel like a movie star or starlet! Please call if
interested or e-mail specific questions. Thanks for looking.