For sale at the St. Louis Car Museum is a rare 1942 Packard One
Twenty (Packard 120) featuring period correct colors and its
original drivetrain! This beautiful 1940s Convertible Packard
example is nicely accessorized with single side-mount spare,
running boards, reverse light, Trippe lights, wire spoke wheels,
overdrive transmission, and more! Great collector piece!
Brief History About the One- Twenty Packard:
Leading up to World War II, Packard had a model lineup ready for
any and all buyers in nearly every price range. The 1942
20th-Series Packard was introduced with an entirely new shape that
pulled the modern appeal of the Clipper styling across all body
styles, except for one, the convertible coupe. This particular
series Packard would continue to be offered in the classic 1941
stylings, marketed as Body No. 1589 in six-cylinder form on an
exclusive 122" chassis and Body No. 1599 with an eight cylinder as
the only Junior series Packard to share the Senior Eight 127"
chassis. With bucket headlights incorporated into the fenders along
with the parking lamps, rounder fenders that retained horizontal
stainless trim accents front & rear, optional isolated running
boards, simplified side engine trim that incorporated the hood
release, tail lamps moved to the body, while the fuel tank finally
received a gas door to hide the filler cap, plus a much more
inviting interior that offered a single handle convertible top
release and power folding operation! Manufacturing for all auto
makers came to a halt in early February 1942 to focus efforts on
military equipment and supplies, making the last of these limited
production, pre-war Packards very rare indeed!
Details About Our Available Packard Example:
Offered here is a beautifully restored 1942 Packard One-Twenty
Convertible Coupe with classic appeal everywhere you look! Painted
in the two-tone iridescent shades of Sable Brown & Carlotta Brown
with a gorgeous Brown & Beige leather combination interior! The
1940s Packard example, seen here, is riding on a 127" wheelbase
with power coming from its original 282ci Straight 8 L-Head engine
with correct Carter dual downdraft carburetor producing 125
horsepower. All is transferred through a column shifted 3-speed
manual transmission with overdrive adding comfort at higher speeds
with less engine stress. Options are abundant on this convertible
which include accessory running boards, single side-mounted spare,
Packard AM radio with cowl-mounted antenna, working electric dash
clock, Trippe driving lights with original dash switch, Cormorant
radiator mascot, turn signals, rear reverse light, dual outside
mirrors, Packard Deluxe under dash heater/defrost along with
auxiliary under seat heater, power folding convertible top,
fiberglass rear fender skirts, chrome wire spoke wheels with
255/75R15 radial wide whitewall tires, decorative exhaust turn down
tip, and carpeted trunk.
This stunning example began life in sunny, southern California and
sold new from Earle C. Anthony Packard in Los Angeles on November
28th, 1941. It remained a solid, rust free example and went through
a passionate restoration in 1996 when Massachusetts collector and
body shop owner, Frank Finney, purchased it. He was an active
member of the North Shore Old Car Club and attended many car shows
in the northeast. He conducted a complete repaint in factory
colors, all new leather interior and floor carpeting, refinished
dash, full engine rebuild, all new cloth-covered 6-volt wiring
harnesses, new sending unit & pump, restored original running
boards with rubber surface, complete restoration of transmission &
overdrive with original parts, balanced driveshaft, stainless steel
exhaust, all new tires, all new braking system & linkage, new wheel
bearings, fully refurbished power top operation with new
convertible top, rebuilt water heater, re-plated & polished chrome
bumpers, and so much more! Upon completion, it went on to be shown
in the 1999 Packard Centennial Celebration in Warren, OH, The
Castle Hill Concours D'Elegance, and many others. It stayed in the
loving care of Mr. Finney until his passing in July 2018, and with
the Finney family until February 2021. It would then travel to the
Palm Springs, CA area for the past two years.
Even after all these years, this Packard remains a remarkable car
showcasing minimal visible wear, mainly around the entry points and
seating areas. Front seatbelts have been added for safety, along
with an auxiliary oil pressure gauge under the dash viewable to the
driver, and an exhaust driven "wolf whistle" for parade use. This
Packard Convertible Coupe is titled off its original engine
#E312288D. It is very rare when a vehicle comes to market with a
show ready appearance and proven drivability! Any interested
parties are welcome to call with additional questions or schedule a
chance to view it firsthand. If you have been looking for a pre-war
Packard Convertible, your search stops here. What a value!
For more information about our Packard One Twenty for sale, contact
Jon Faust at (314)993-1330 or by emailing
[email protected]. Financing and shipping options available
for those who qualify!
