During its heyday, Detroit was home to America’s automotive giants. The city was booming due to it’s focus in churning out the best automobiles. Amongst the giants, a small manufacturer was making its mark in American automotive history as well. The Packard motor company was established in 1899, and the pre-war period were Packard’s golden years. Packard believed that the greatest luxuries their customers could enjoy were mechanical quality, refinement, and reliability. Thus, they ensured that every car that left the factory was of extremely high quality with their endless pursuit to push the envelope in terms of engineering and using on the best quality materials. This mantra ultimately proved when you drive a Packard as you were driving the greatest luxury car on the road. Owning a Packard definitely meant that you had made it in the world and was looked upon as a prestigious accolade. Due to its status Packard cars became a favorite amongst the rich and powerful. European royalty, celebrities and even global leaders’ choice of car would be a Packard. In modern days you would rarely see a Packard show up on auction due to their rarity as most cars can only be found looking all shiny and polished at car shows, museums, and private collections worldwide but when they do come up for sale, they raise many eyebrows due to the prices they fetch. The car we have on sale right now incorporates the best of Packard in a modern context and comes in the form of this beautiful 1948 Packard Coupe Restomod. The build is reported to be a high-end professional endeavor with no expense spared.
This 1948 Packard Coupe Restomod has the iconic Packard body style and is built on a boxed frame with a Nova subframe and guaranteed to be a rarity with its burnt orange exterior and beige interior. On the inside, retro-modern powered leather seats cosset the occupants who also enjoy power remote windows, power door locks and a Vintage Air AC system to ensure adequate chilling on hot days.
This 1948 Packard Coupe Restomod is endowed with a suitably sizeable and powerful engine, in the shape of a 454ci Chevrolet V8 which is coupled to an automatic transmission and drives the rear wheels, allowing you to have a bit of fun that would be slightly uncharacteristic of a traditional Packard, but enjoyable, nonetheless. As the power source has been upgraded, the brakes have also been upgraded to power disc units to ensure stopping power to match.
During its heyday, Detroit was home to America’s automotive giants. The city was booming due to it’s focus in churning out the best automobiles. Amongst the giants, a small manufacturer was making its mark in American automotive history as well. The Packard motor company was established in 1899, and the pre-war period were Packard’s golden years. Packard believed that the greatest luxuries their customers could enjoy were mechanical quality, refinement, and reliability. Thus, they ensured that every car that left the factory was of extremely high quality with their endless pursuit to push the envelope in terms of engineering and using on the best quality materials. This mantra ultimately proved when you drive a Packard as you were driving the greatest luxury car on the road. Owning a Packard definitely meant that you had made it in the world and was looked upon as a prestigious accolade. Due to its status Packard cars became a favorite amongst the rich and powerful. European royalty, celebrities and even global leaders’ choice of car would be a Packard. In modern days you would rarely see a Packard show up on auction due to their rarity as most cars can only be found looking all shiny and polished at car shows, museums, and private collections worldwide but when they do come up for sale, they raise many eyebrows due to the prices they fetch. The car we have on sale right now incorporates the best of Packard in a modern context and comes in the form of this beautiful 1948 Packard Coupe Restomod. The build is reported to be a high-end professional endeavor with no expense spared.
The Packard Motor Company is one of those great American auto names that you’ve likely never heard of. That’s because they came to be in 1899, but went out in 1956, when they merged with Studebaker. It’s likely your parents themselves may not have heard of the brand either, but your grandparents likely will. They will reminisce about how Packards were luxury cars at the time, owned and driven by the wealthy, and always statement-makers whenever they were seen driving along, or parked in the foyers of swish hotels. Today, you can find out how it feels to have a Packard by acquiring this Stanton-based 1949 Packard 8 Restomod. The car comes with a newer V8 under the hood and has gained an automatic transmission too. This makes it ideal for the generation who never learned to drive stick. We’re told that the frame is from a Cadillac de Ville, and that documentation is included with the sale of the car. One key is also provided.
Packard is an American auto brand that you’ve likely never heard of, or if so, in passing. Your parents might know if it though, your grandparents definitely will. That’s because the Packard Motor Company of Detroit, Michigan made cars between 1899 and 1956. They are widely known as the purveyors of the modern steering wheel, air conditioning in cars, and one of the first production 12-cylinder engines! Sad, then, that such an iconic brand died a quiet death in the Fifties, merging with Studebaker by 1953 and quietly disappearing thereafter. One of their last models was the 200, and we have an example for sale today. This 1951 Packard 200 comes from Marietta, Georgia, and has done just 19,000 miles as per what we’ve been told. It’s a fine classic car for those who seek an unusual choice rather than going with the usual suspects from the major brands.
The Packard Motor Company of Detroit is yet another one of those great American automakers who fell by the wayside as automotive brands converged and conglomerated in the ’50s and ’60s. Before World War II, Packard was well-regarded for producing luxury automobiles, and after the War, they maintained their luxury car lineup. Things came to a halt in 1962 when they merged with Studebaker, and the Packard name died away. However, you can still find a classic Packard around if you look hard enough. Here’s a 1951 Packard 300 up for sale, with a complete restoration on it, and even a reprint of the original owner’s manual included with the sale. There are still a few more things to be done to make this car concourse-fresh, but these are easily addressed, minor foibles that you can put right in a jiffy – the hard work has already been done during the restoration.
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