Vehicle Description
This 1937 Packard Super 8 Convertible Sedan is absolutely gorgeous
example and was a previous national award winning Full Classic. By
1937, most of Packard's American luxury automaker contemporaries,
such as Duesenberg, Auburn, Cord, Pierce-Arrow, Peerless, Marmon,
and Stutz, had succumbed to the poor economic conditions brought on
by the Great Depression or would fail very soon. However, 1937 was
a remarkable year for Packard! The luxury American automaker was
seemingly on the up and up, after having a strong rebound from the
economic effects of the Great Depression in the early half of the
decade. Part of Packard's rebound was thanks to Packard's entry
into the mid-level car market, which made the high-end Packard's
more affordable and thus attainable to the average consumer.
Packard's 1937 passenger car lineup was essentially divided into
two categories, the Junior Packards consisting of the 115 and 120,
and the Senior Packards consisting of the Super Eight and the
Twelve. When the 1937 Super 8 was introduced in September 1936,
they were loaded with technological and stylistic updates. One
technological improvement in 1937 was the addition of "Safe-T-Flex"
independent front suspension, which made for a smoother ride.
Additionally, Packard introduced hydraulic drum brakes in '37
Fifteenth Series, which provided additional stopping power
especially over the mechanical braking systems used in previous
generations. Stylistically, the 15th Series Super Eight also
sported newly redesigned front and rear bumpers, along with a new
front grille and radiator that were now raked back 30 degrees.
Packard also moved the front door hinges from the rear to the
front, thereby removing the front "suicide" doors found in the
previous two Packard series. In total, Packard produced a total of
only 5,793 Super Eight models in 1937 which makes this particular
Super 8 Convertible a very rare automobile. This particular 1937
Packard Super Eight underwent an extensive award-winning
restoration winning National First Place Prize Awards in Antique
Automobile Club of America (AACA), Classic Car Club of America
(CCCA), and The Packard Club's Packard Automobile Classic national
competitions. Powering this '37 Super 8 is a 320 Cubic Inch
Straight 8 cylinder engine fed by a single barrel carburetor that
together were said to have created 135 horsepower when new. The 320
Inline 8 is mated to a 3 speed manual transmission that is shifted
using a floor mounted shifter. Exhaust exits the L-Head Packard
powerplant via single exhaust port that generates a nice throaty
sound at idle or while cruising down the road. This 1937 Packard
Convertible is nicely appointed with options. Equipped with dual
covered sidemounted spare tires, each topped with a chrome outside
mirror, this Packard Super 8 has a truly upscale, Pre-War look and
squeezing in and out of tight parking spaces is also made much
easier thanks to the chrome mirrors. At the nose, a pair of bumper
guards adorn the front bumper further elevating the exterior
appearance of this CCCA Full Classic. Mounted above the bumper
guards are a pair of Trippe driving lights that improve visibility
when taking this beautiful 1937 Packard Super 8 on a cruise at dusk
or nighttime. Riding on a set of wide whitewall bias-ply tires
mounted on painted steel wheels, each accented with beauty rings
and a chrome "Super 8" hubcap, this '37 Super Eight Convertible has
an outstanding look. This 1937 Packard Super 8 also comes outfitted
with a rear mounted luggage rack so that you can take all of your
belongings with you on an overnight cruise or multi-day CCCA
CARavan. The beige cloth convertible top is in excellent shape and
it is raised and lowered manually. The exterior chrome and
brightwork around the exterior of this 1937 Packard is in wonderful
condition as well and further adds to the high level of restoration
of this particular vehicle. The steel body has been refinished in
beautiful Black paint and is accented with red pinstriping,
completing the exterior look of the car. The interior of this 1937
Packard Super Eight Convertible Sedan is absolutely stunning! The
front and rear bench seats have been reupholstered in beautiful
Oxblood Red leather. A crank up glass divider window is in
fantastic condition and it separates the front driver's compartment
from the rear passengers' cabin should one desire a little privacy.
The rear passenger's cabin also comes equipped with a pair of
ashtrays, robe cord, courtesy light, and a folding center armrest.
The red carpeting, matching door panels, burl grain dash, and
woodgrain banjo-style steering wheel all appear to remain in their
stock configuration and all present exceptionally well. The
instrument cluster comes equipped with a 120 MPH speedometer, amp
gauge, oil pressure gauge, temperature gauge, and fuel gauge, along
with a clock and AM radio. Whether you're buying your first classic
car or you're adding to an existing collection of CCCA Full
Classics, this 1937 Packard Super Eight Convertible Sedan would
make an excellent choice. Give Ellingson's a call today at
763-428-7337!
*320 Cu. In. L-Head Straight 8
*Stromberg Single 2 Barrel Carburetor
*3 Speed Manual Transmission
*Dual Covered Sidemounted Spare Tires
*Wide Whitewalls w/ Chrome Hubcaps
*Beige Cloth Convertible Top
*National Award Winner
*Black Painted Exterior w/ Red Pinstriping
*Oxblood Red Leather Interior
*Optional AM Radio
*Stock Instrumentation
*Odometer Reads: 55,360 Miles
