Vehicle Description
1948 Packard Wagon This 1948 Packard Woody Wagon is an extremely
rare and sought-after car that's ready for straightforward
recommissioning. Tan with brown interior. Just out of long-term
ownership and storage, it's ready for cosmetic and mechanical
refurbishment. It wears an old restoration that shows somewhat
tired paint and chrome. The wood is in overall good condition and
the interior would benefit from a high level detailing. Nice and
straight body and structurally sound. Not currently running. 1948
saw the finalization of Packards post-war styling. This new look
was highlighted by a smooth headlight to tail light treatment on
the side panels with only the beltline ridge appearing to separate
what could be considered the fender line. This free-flow styling as
Packard called it, gave the new cars a striking, modern appearance.
The front bumper was integrated into the grille and the
well-appointed interiors featured large, comfortable seats while
offering generous amounts of hood and leg room. In the 1948
brochure, Packard declared it the all-occasion beauty and comfort
of a sedan, all the traditional utility of a station wagon along
with new strength, streamlining, and proud distinction. This four
door wagon was only offered for three years. Its ash panels, framed
with birch, were largely decorative; indeed, the only structural
woodwork on the otherwise steel-bodied vehicle was the tailgate,
which pioneered the two-piece gate design that would become a
feature of most American wagons by the mid-1950s. Power came from
Packards smooth-running inline-eight engine. In total, just 3,885
examples of the Eight Station Sedan were built from 1948 through
1950, with the majority produced in 1948; few have survived to the
present. Packard Woody Wagons are extremely rare and seldom come on
the market. This is a great opportunity to acquire this rare and
sought after model at a bargain price. This 1948 Packard Eight
Station Sedan represents a rare offering from the twilight years of
wood-trimmed wagon production. An elegant and unusual woody wagon
design One of only 3,885 produced, of which few survive A dream
come true for the Packard collector Price: $36,500
