1938 PACKARD 1608 TWELVE CONVERTIBLE SEDAN

1938 PACKARD 1608 TWELVE CONVERTIBLE SEDAN
Sold for US$ 143,000 inc. premium
Engine no. A600547
473ci Flathead V-12 Engine
175bhp at 3,200rpm
3-Speed Synchromesh Manual Transmission
Independent Front Suspension - Solid Rear Axle
4-Wheel Vacuum Boosted Hydraulic Brakes
*Beautifully preserved, highly original car
*Desirable convertible sedan coachwork
*The most expensive open Packard that year
*A Packard Twelve, always highly regarded for their driving performance
*Powered by one of the greatest engines of its period
Offered here is a highly original and well preserved 1938 Packard 1608 Convertible Sedan. Priced at $5390, it was Packard's flagship open car for 1938. The Convertible Sedan took the place of the traditional Phaeton that was no longer offered after 1936. Offering all of the open benefits of a phaeton but with the all-weather protection of roll up windows, Packard Convertible Sedans of this era even featured a complex retractable division, although only offered on the long wheelbase 139 3/8" chassis. Because of the complexity of the body, the Convertible Sedan was one of the most expensive Packard offerings.
This handsome Packard is remarkable because of its condition; it is clear that this Packard has been well cared for its whole life. Having spent most of its life in California, it survives today with largely original paint and upholstery. Finished in a distinctive and pleasing green paint that has remarkable shine and depth for its age, the Packard also has an original leather interior though, clearly not new, is very well-preserved and nicely patinated.
Popular today for the same reasons as when in period, these Packard Convertible Sedans are excellent tour cars. Offering a great open driving experience as well as full protection if the weather changes, 1938 Packards are quite modern machines and when set up properly offer modern car performance. 1938 is the last year a senior Packard would be offered with the desirable floor shift synchronized transmission.
This Packard Twelve is a wonderfully persevered, highly original and very impressive automobile. This represents a great value for a car to enjoy on the open road or a competitive car in a concours preservation class.
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