Vehicle Description
1936 Packard 120 Series Sedan
"The beauty of the new Packard 120 for 1936 speaks for itself. Its
lines, the distinguished lines that have identified Packards for
more than 30 years, these tell you the car will always have Packard
smartness, will always stand out from the crowd. But what that
picture cannot show is that this new 120 is just as thoroughly a
Packard in every other way. Years after the last payment has been
paid and forgotten, your Packard 120, because of its Packard
quality and Packard lines, will still be thrilling to drive, and
thrilling to own." From one of the many print ads for 1936
Packards.
For consignment, a 1936 Packard 120 series sedan with a title
verified 41,689 actual miles and according to our consignor, 39,060
of those miles were in California where this car originated. Since
coming East about 10 years ago, the car has undergone some cosmetic
improvements inside and out, as well as mechanical maintenance that
has resulted in a well running machine.
Exterior
With its tall vertical ribbed stained chrome grille, bullet style
headlights, teardrop turn signal housings, and single wide bar
chrome bumper with guards along with the standard hood
ornament/radiator cap leads the way on this large and expensive
looking automobile. All surfaces are bathed in Packard Cream with a
slight tone different from the engine cover and front fenders to
the rest of the body. The long side vented hood with ornate trim
makes its way back to 4 nicely aligned doors with several
pinstripes that run the length. All the windows have rounded
corners, and this sweeping design carries over to the humpbacked
trunk which has a wonderful, arched rear glass just above. Small
round tail lights are on either side of a second storage door and
just below another wide curved bumper with modest Packard badge in
the center. Wide whites wrap 16-inch body matched steel wheels that
have Packard badged dish center covers appearing on all 4 corners,
connected visually by a wide black running board. Imperfections
include cracked paint in several areas and areas of bubbling.
Interior
A new LeBaron Bonney interior graces this Packard, beginning with
smooth tan broadcloth which mixes with a carpeted lower section on
the four door panels, enhanced with decorative piping. This
material makes its way to the lofty front bench and the opulent
rear seat that provides foot and arm rests for the ultimate lap of
luxury. Up front the original dash in all its art deco styling and
gray/brown painted metal splendor with embossed bezels framing the
original white faced instruments. In the center are several
bakelite knobs and buttons along with the ignition switch and ash
receptacle, while in front of the passenger is a round clock
sitting within the glovebox door. A heater box is noted below the
dash and a modern gauge to monitor water temperature has been
added. The steering wheel is a functional sculpture with tapered
spokes leading to a grooved rim. Topping off this regal interior is
thick tan carpet at our feet and a tan headliner that is fully
intact. The two storage compartments in the back are clean and
covered in black carpet.
Drivetrain
Pulling upward on either side cowling reveals the driver quality
green 282ci inline 8 cylinder engine, producing, you guessed it,
120 horsepower! A 2-barrel carburetor is onboard, and a 3-speed
manual transmission is on the back sending power to a 4.09 geared
rear axle. The drum brakes on all four wheels received new brake
hoses, wheel cylinders, and brake shoe linings.
Undercarriage
A big solid X frame holds all the upper body and undercarriage
working to it, and all is looking very structurally solid with a
liberal coating of surface rust. Independent coil sprung front
suspension which is seen, and on back are leaf springs. The single
exhaust enters a stock style muffler with some heavy pitting in the
rust of the shell and tracks all the way to the back where a
decorative chrome deflector covers the steel tip.
Drive-Ability
We were warned this car does not like the cold but here we are
mid-winter and she starts up with very little protest and delivers
a smooth and quiet ride around our short test loop. The new brakes
do their part to slow this 3,600 pound, (approximate), behemoth and
all features provided in this fine car work as intended. While
Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at
the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions
will be working at the time of your purchase.
In a bold ad campaign in 1936, Packard boasted about the popularity
of their cars, dedicating single ads to particular locations where
"Packards are Preferred". The towns included Washington D.C.,
Westchester, New York, Pasadena, California, Grosse Pointe,
Michigan, and Chicago's North Shore. In each ad, stately homes in
these areas were illustrated, often with a Packard parked in a
circular driveway. No matter where you live or what your house
looks like, this Packard is going to look amazing in front, and
even better in the garage! Here's a chance to own one of the best
of the best and if you don't believe us, do what Packard suggested
in all their ads, "ask the man who owns one".
Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and
collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate
controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8
acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic
and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us
anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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