The seller stopped loving this Packard today…okay, that’s my one and only tortured George Jones reference for this post; this 1941 Packard Clipper, we are told, once belonged to the country legend, but the fact is tossed off and,… more»
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Jan 20, 2018 • Uncategorized • 32 Comments
True Barn Find! 1955 Packard Patrician
Packard leveraged an attractive redesign and exciting new technology for 1955. Thanks to Matt P. for spotting this 1955 Packard Patrician located in Cream Ridge, New Jersey and listed here on Central New Jersey craigslist.org. Last inspected in 1999,… more»
Dec 13, 2017 • Uncategorized • 15 Comments
Back in Black! 1937 Packard 115-C Custom
According to the seller, Packard built fewer than 2000 of these Packard Six five-passenger touring coupes in 1937, the body style’s first year. Packard sold an even larger two-door coupe in the 120 series (8 cylinder) similar to this,… more»
Oct 4, 2017 • Uncategorized • 20 Comments
Faded Glamour: 1946 Packard Clipper
By the time this Packard rolled out of Detroit in 1946, the company was the last of the “three P’s” of American luxury cars still standing—Pierce-Arrow and Peerless being the fallen two—and alas, the less patrician Clipper models that… more»
Sep 9, 2017 • Uncategorized • 23 Comments
Original Interior and Paint: 1929 Packard 645 Dietrich
Consummately elegant and purposeful, this Deitrich-bodied 1929 Packard 645 Deluxe Eight Roadster rides on the same 145 inch wheelbase as a 2016 Ford F-150 SuperCab XL, the longest wheelbase of any American car in 1929. This seven passenger touring car… more»
Sep 1, 2017 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Butchered But Running! 1932 Packard 902 Coupe
Looking proud but haggard, this once-elegant Packard actually runs! Still it clearly needs more than a wax and a tune-up before reflecting any blue sky at Pebble Beach. The 1932 Packard 902 Standard 8 Rumble Seat Coupe is listed… more»
Aug 23, 2017 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Ronald Reagan’s 1942 Packard Clipper 6 Convertible
World War II largely curtailed American automobile production as automakers focused on producing machines of war. Few passenger cars were built during the war years, and new designs were largely put on hold. This probably explains why this 1942 Packard… more»
Aug 6, 2017 • For Sale • 19 Comments
$2,500 Three Pack: Packard Hearse and Sedans
A classic hearse may be a slightly strange or ominous vehicle to take on as a project, but the Packard Henney converted ambulances and hearses are sleek looking wagons, that aren’t that common to see running, or otherwise. The… more»
Jul 22, 2017 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Sunset Boulevard: 1950 Packard Deluxe Eight Sedan
Looking at this sadly rusting but still recognizable 1950 Packard Deluxe Eight Sedan, I’m reminded of Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard thinking she’s ready for her close up at the end of the movie. I can’t really see an economical… more»
Jun 23, 2017 • Exclusives For Sale • 26 Comments
EXCLUSIVE: 1954 Packard Patrician
Seller Description: I purchased my Patrician in summer of 2009 while on a business trip to San Diego via a friend of a friend that was using it as his local daily driver until mid-2000. I have all the… more»
Jun 16, 2017 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Pair Of Dusty 1951 Packard Patricians
Now this is a cool sight! While this barn find might not be a muscle car or even an incredibly desirable model, there aren’t too many things as cool as a ’50s American convertible, in this case a Packard,… more»
Jun 13, 2017 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Supercharged Stude: 1957 Packard Clipper Wagon
This two-owner 1957 Packard Clipper Wagon is a supercharged version and it sure would be a show-stopper. It’s on Craigslist with an asking price of $12,500 in cash, but bring cash and the seller may take a reasonable offer…. more»
Jun 10, 2017 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Nostalgic Or Colorblind: 1955 Packard Clipper
Packard built some of the finest luxury cars in its earlier years, but this Clipper was designed to be a mid-priced car with some luxury features. Unfortunately, it also had a reputation for poor workmanship. I’ve always thought they had… more»
May 29, 2017 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Two Owner 1939 Packard 110 Sedan
This old Packard certainly looks elegant in black with gold trim. It’s said to be mostly original except for a repaint of the hood and front fenders as well as new carpet. The seller believes himself to be the… more»
May 27, 2017 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Luxury Car Or Taxi: 1939 Packard Six Touring Sedan
The Packard Six, renamed the 110 the next year, was a mid-level model, above the “120” and below models such as the “Packard Twelve”. While not as luxurious as other models, they were a really well-built car. This Packard Six is listed… more»
May 22, 2017 • For Sale • 34 Comments
12,866 Mile Time Capsule: 1951 Packard 200 Deluxe
After a half century and 22 generations of luxury car models, the 1951 Packard was the final design and was in production until 1956 when Packard production ended (after Packard’s merger with Studebaker, Packards were basically a modified Studebaker). The… more»
