Vehicle Description
This 1942 Packard Eight Series 2021 Convertible Coupe is a
beautifully restored pre-war convertible that has great curb appeal
and is a super fun car to take for a drive. When Packard debuted
its 20th Series lineup of passenger cars for the 1942 model line on
August 25, 1941, few could have imagined that they would become the
last Packards off the production line for the next four years; and,
even fewer people likely could have imagined that the reason why.
Just a few short months after Packard's debut of its Twentieth
Series automobiles, on December 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor was attacked
killing thousands of Americans and forcing the United States to
enter World War II. In January of 1942, the War Production Board
was established to oversee rationing of the US's critical war
supplies. Then, on February 9, 1942, American civilian automotive
production was shut down so that the America's automakers could
focus their efforts entirely on the war effort. For this reason,
collectors and classic car enthusiasts rarely see automobiles from
1942 which is a shame since the 1942 Packards were simply stunning.
Packard had released new designs including the new Clipper, which
for 1942 looked totally futuristic and about 10 years ahead of its
time. Packard's open touring models, such as the Convertible Coupe,
retained the classy and elegant design from the 1940 body
changeover that was carried into 1941 and 1942. Perhaps the biggest
update for 1942's Convertible model was the addition of a powered
convertible top, a feature that was just beginning to appear on
Packard's competitor's cars at the time such as Cadillac and
Lincoln, with Packard's version appearing a few years later. This
particular Packard Eight comes to us from southern collections that
served as great stewards of the car in the years that followed its
Second Place Prize at the Pebble Beach Concours D'Elegance.
Powering this '42 Packard 8 Convertible is a 282 Cubic Inch L-Head
Inline 8 cylinder engine fed by a single 2 barrel carburetor that
together were said to have created 125 horsepower when new. The 282
Straight 8 is backed by a 3 speed manual transmission that is
shifted using the column-mounted "three-on-the-tree" shifter.
Exhaust exits this Packard's engine via a single exhaust setup that
generates a pleasant sound out of the rear tailpipe that is tucked
underneath a chrome exhaust deflector. This 1942 Packard Eight
comes loaded with options! Dual chrome spotlights are a nifty
addition to any vintage automobile since they help provide
additional light to help you find your destination at night. A pair
of chrome outside mirrors are also a welcome option on this Series
2021 Packard Eight since they make squeezing into a tight space at
the local car show or drive in much easier. Dual covered
sidemounted spare tires further elevate the luxurious exterior
appearance of this pre-war classic car. The beige cloth power
convertible top is in wonderful condition and it goes up and down
with the simple flick of a switch. The chrome and brightwork around
the exterior of this Packard is in great shape and shows
particularly well. Riding on a set of wide whitewall radial tires
that are accented with full chrome wheelcovers, this '42 Packard
Convertible has a great look and even better ride. The exterior of
this 1942 Packard 8 Convertible has been refinished in beautiful
black paint that completes the exterior look of this pre-war
classic. The interior of this 1942 Packard Eight Series 2021
Convertible Coupe is gorgeous! The front and rear bench seats have
been reupholstered in beautiful Oxblood Red leather. The matching
red carpeting, matching door panels, painted dash and steering
wheel appear to be in great shape and appear to retain a nice stock
appearance. The instrument cluster comes equipped with a 100 MPH
speedometer, temperature gauge, oil pressure gauge, battery gauge,
and fuel gauge. The dash is finished with a push-button AM radio
with speaker, locking glovebox, clock, and ashtray. Whether you're
buying your first classic car or you're adding to your existing
collection of classics, this 1942 Packard Eight Series 2021
Convertible Coupe would make an excellent addition. Give
Ellingson's a call today at 763-428-7337!
*282 Cu. In. L-Head Inline 8
*Single 2 Barrel Carburetor
*3 Speed Manual Transmission
*Wide Whitewall Radial Tires
*Dual Covered Sidemounted Spare Tires
*Pebble Beach Concours D'Elegance 2nd Place Winner
*Beige Cloth Power Convertible Top
*Black Steel Body
*Oxblood Red Leather Interior
*Dual Chrome Spotlights & Outside Mirrors
*Stock Instrumentation
*Odometer Reads: 50,006 Miles
