The 1936 Packard Twelve Series 1408 Seven-Passenger Sedan is an
elegant tourer that has long term ownership since 1959 and has been
recently cosmetically restored! The Packard is in excellent overall
condition presenting in deep purple with a beige mohair interior.
The Packard has been repainted in June 2025, upholstery was
completed in October 2024 and the wood restoration in 2024 that
totaled over $50,000. This has the desirable V12 paired with three
speed manual transmission showing 43,000 miles. This Packard is a
CCCA Full Classic and would be great for shows and touring! Packard
Twelves were only a small fraction of the overall production for
year with a total of 682. Even smaller production was the the 1408
Twelve series which was the starting model for the Twelves on the
larger wheelbase of 144 inches. The Twelves were the prefect blend
of luxury, power and prestige for the time only rivaled by Rolls.
This Packard was delivered new through Packards Detroit branch in
October 1935 to a dentist in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. The Ellsworth
Kramer family purchased the Packard in 1959 with 32,448 miles on
the odometer. The Packard stayed with the family as they lived in
Michigan, California, Colardo, and Arizona. The current owner
invested over $50,000 in the cosmetic restoration which brings out
the beautiful elegance these Packard's are known for. The Packard
exterior is in overall excellent condition. The Packard was
recently repainted in deep purple and looks great! The brightwork
is in overall great condition. The Packard has body colored side
mounts and rear trunk. The Packard has wide white wall tires that
were replaced in 2025 on wire wheels with Packard Twelve
medallions. This is ready for Classic Car Club of America (CCCA)
CARavans or Packard club events and tours. The interior is in
excellent condition! The new beige mohair upholstery that was
replaced in 2024 is in excellent overall condition. The dash and
woodwork throughout has been restored by Madera Concepts in 2024
and is in excellent condition. The gauges are functioning and are
showing patina from age and use. The clock does not function. The
rear compartment has foldaway jump seats.This interior presents
beautifully and is ready to be enjoyed! The Packard is powered by
its 473ci V12, factory rated at 175 horsepower paired with a
three-speed manual transmission. The electrical system is a 6V
generator setup with a battery cutoff switch. The Packard drives
smoothly and quietly, shifting with ease! Historical documentation
is included in the sale. For more information and details, please
call or text Kendi Brown at 1.623.404.9042 or email us at
[email protected] . This 1936 Packard Twelve Series 1408
Seven-Passenger Sedan is available for inspection at our showroom
in Phoenix. We are pleased to offer FaceTime or WhatsApp live video
inspections, and we help coordinate shipping worldwide. We also
have financing partners if you are interested in financing.
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