Pack a picnic basket and a red and white gingham blanket, gather your spouse and kids and your faithful dog. Pile them all in this 1937 Packard 115 convertible and you’re off! Suddenly you’re transported to a simpler time. Leave your concerns behind because this classic from Adrian, Michigan runs, drives and stops. Stone chips from that scenic country road? Who cares? The original paint has gone this long and another rock or two can’t hurt. Over 40 bids on this driver-quality Packard have driven its stock above $36,000 here on eBay — just as it sits! Thanks to reader Ikey H. for this American luxury find.
While the lines of the 115 echo numerous other two-door cars of the ’30s, Packards possess an elegance that few deliver as well. Driving a Packard announces to the world that you’ve made your mark on the world, and rarely hear the word “no.” Newer upholstery and necessary mechanical components keep this drop-top serviceable, but many components (including the top!) date to 1937!
The stylish dashboard retains legible gauges. The listing includes some pictures from underneath that raise minimal concern about this car’s readiness to be used and enjoyed. While earlier Packards drew their names from the engine’s horsepower, the 1937 models, “120” and “115,” each reference their wheelbase in inches. Thanks to lov2xlr8.com for some details.
The Packard straight six may lack the wow-factor of Packard’s eight, but the 237 cid (3.9L) mill produced 100 horsepower, only 20 fewer than the legendary eight. Thanks to conceptcarz.com for some details.
Why, of course, this beauty has a rumble seat! Note the three steps on bumper and fender to ease access to the flip-up rear seat. While the listing’s spartan description leaves many questions unanswered, this highly-original rag-top looks ready for adventure. What destination would you visit in this Packard before enjoying your picnic lunch?
Come home to Daddy!
oh man what a sweet ride.
As former owner of a 1937 115 Club Sedan, I can tell you that this is a true motorcar, built like nothing else. “Ask the Man Who Owns One!”
Good lord!
I would keep this until I couldn’t drive anymore. Then get a driver!
Awesome write up as well.
100 ponies? Very impressive for 1937, especially for a side valve six.
“I’ll send you a check.” (Evelyn Mulwray)
Picture 24 appears to show overspray on the rumble weatherstripping. Not to detract from what appears to be a well-kept old girl, but if correct, would challenge the ‘original paint except for the grille’ claim.
It would be a shame to see the ‘rat’ or ‘kustom’ auction tags perpetrated on this car. It deserves a sympathetic resto and the opportunity to motor on with it’s well-earned wisdom intact.
40 gs for a Picnic basket ?
No way Jose.
Thats muscle car money.
Even Yogi Bear would say just borrow the Park Rangers Jeep
Gee i am not sure..
I was hoping for rusted real good with no floor and engine gone like that prize possession AAR Cuda. 😂
Well i guess i could step down and get this sexy beast with the drop top and engine installed.
She’s not a “doozy” (Duisenberg) but pretty damn perfect 👌
I am GA GA over it 😜
Now how can i talk the misses into one more car to add to 63 Split,67 Stang vert,64 chevelle vert and 54 3100 🤔
Where’s a good trust fund when you really need it?!
Sorry Charlie no “ratrod patuna” job here.
Since we’ve been linking TV private eyes to Barn Finds of late, here’s one for Banacek!
(I know, his was a ’41 180)
Doing the same car right now!
Believe me, the lines flow like butter and it’s because it’s so simple. The Baby Packard has the low windshield that gives it the “look” too.
Low production numbers for this Packard series and is what got them through the Depression with a lower cost product.
The rake of the grill only adds to the cool, plus there are few survivors of this model. Can’t beat some of the cars from the ‘30’s for pure style.
Did they use wood for the frames of the door etc ?,
Just curious because I had a 36 Chev coupe at one stage and sold it because all the wood was getting loose in the doors etc and could see it becoming a big job and to be honest it was a very good car to look at just the wood was letting it down.
“Ask the man that wants one!”
What a sweet car!!!
It reminds me „unfortunately“ of my Grandparents 1936 Packard 12 7 Passenger Sedan.
My grandmother sold it for $50 when I was 12.
My grandmother invented the automatic transmission, she never used a clutch, ever.
She was a very short lady, and by sitting on cushions and books, she could see between the dash and top of the steering wheel to drive.
Either my Dad or my grandfather attached wooden blocks on the brake and gas pedals which allowed her feet to be used. I never did see a wooden block on the clutch, and thus she never made any attempt to use the clutch.
Fully restored this will fetch more than my first house did. What a find!
My father restored this identical car in Michigan when he was in his late 20’s. This was in the 50’s. It was his first antique car. I have pictures of it after he restored it. I remember him always saying that when he and my mother moved, he had all the parts and pieces in boxes. It was beautiful (in the pictures). I wonder if this is the same car.
Mark, that would be really cool if it were the same car!
I had a 1937 Packard 6 sedan back in the late 50’s. Sure wish that I had kept it!
I love the big bubble fender cars and trucks. Sure would like to own this one. I,d be driving in style and rideing in class.