Vehicle Description
To be OFFERED AT AUCTION at Auctions America's Auburn Spring event,
May 11-13, 2017.
Chassis No.
12972278
Estimate:
$ 65,000 - $ 75,000 US
This 1939 Packard Convertible Sedan has been meticulously restored
back to its original condition. Today it presents in show room
condition with all instrumentation in working order. Powering this
classic American automobile is a 282 cubic inch, straight
eight-cylinder engine with a factory rated 120 horsepower. Backing
this stout engine is a three-speed column-shift manual transmission
with factory "Econo-drive" overdrive. This automobile is equipped
with a new wiring harness, Senior driving lamps and thermostatic
shutters that are in working order.
The exterior is fitted with turn signals, rear-mounted trunk rack,
red painted wheels with triple pin striping and like new hubcaps.
The exterior is finished elegantly with Navy paint, and a new Navy
convertible top with the correct convertible boot. All of the top
irons are reported to be like new, along with the glass and
birghtwork which shows exceptionally well. The interior has been
correctly restored with tan leather upholstery. The cabin is also
tailored with excellent woodgraining throughout and restored dash
instrumentation. All of the instrumentation, including the original
clock, gauges and radio, are said to be in working order.
The Packard Super Eight has complete ownership from new and a
reproduction owner's manual. The original owner that purchased this
Packard new willed the car to her butler. It was then purchased by
Surveyor in 1973 with approximately 62,000 miles. It was then
purchased by Universal Studios in 1989 and displayed at Spruce
Goose/ Queen Mary in Long Beach, California. It was then restored
to high standards over several years by the next owner with
approximately 70,000 miles.
