1938 Packard - $140,000 - Lake Mary, FL - For Sale in our Orlando Florida showroom is a beautiful 1938 Packard 1605 Super Eight Convertible Sedan From the very beginning the Packard name stood for luxury and quality and became one of the top brands in the US. Steeply based in tradition. Packard espoused reliability and effortless operation in their machinery and that philosophy reached its apex in the 1930s. Packards were adorned with some of the most handsome bodywork available anywhere. This 1938 Packard 1605 Super Eight convertible sedan represents the pinnacle of Packard design placing a sporting yet practical convertible sedan body on a mammoth 139-inch wheelbase. The result is an imposing elegant car which when the top is down has the dashing profile of a convertible. Roll-up windows and a surprisingly large trunk make it an ideal touring partner and received a top-flight restoration in 2011 .The Dark Blue bodywork truly stands out and looks quite spectacular. It has always been a complete well-cared-for machine that was finally given a comprehensive rebuild in anticipation of enjoying its impressive road manners. Fit and finish are what you would expect of Packard??s finest with doors that close with just gentle pressure a hood that fits snugly and paint that remains shiny and bright .Yes there are a few signs of use here and there but the overall presentation is extremely impressive. Chrome and other brightwork including the grille louvers massive bumpers and beautiful details throughout. Of note the hood grilles remain excellent and of course the famous Packard Cormorant hood ornament exhibits crisp details. The interior offers sumptuous dark blue leather that??s the ideal match to the dark blue bodywork. Still in outstanding condition it shows only very minor signs of use. Matching door panels and refinished wood garnish moldings add to the upscale elegance and all the door hardware is correct. The gauges offer interesting pointers that seem to float in the center of the dial. In back there??s enough room for three to stretch out in luxurious comfort with high-quality carpets a foot rest. The top stows neatly in the surprisingly small compartment behind the seat where it??s hidden under a matching boot.All Super 8s featured the legendary 320 cubic inch straight-eight which was rated at 130 horsepower. But the real story is torque and this car moves so effortlessly you might think there??s an electric motor under the hood. The engine bay is accurately detailed. Packard added an independent front suspension and hydraulic brakes in 1937 making these late-30s Packards some of the most highly-sought tour vehicles due to their comfort. This is unquestionably a first-rate Full Classic .This is a no-excuses Packard that more than lives up to lofty expectations. For more information call our Orlando Florida showroom at 407-771-2000 or email us at Orlando@gatewayclassiccars.com For more details see : http://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/orlando/1938/packard/1605-S728.html
1938 Packard - $140,000 - Lake Mary, FL - For Sale in our Orlando Florida showroom is a beautiful 1938 Packard 1605 Super Eight Convertible Sedan From the very beginning the Packard name stood for luxury and quality and became one of the top brands in the US. Steeply based in tradition. Packard espoused reliability and effortless operation in their machinery and that philosophy reached its apex in the 1930s. Packards were adorned with some of the most handsome bodywork available anywhere. This 1938 Packard 1605 Super Eight convertible sedan represents the pinnacle of Packard design placing a sporting yet practical convertible sedan body on a mammoth 139-inch wheelbase. The result is an imposing elegant car which when the top is down has the dashing profile of a convertible. Roll-up windows and a surprisingly large trunk make it an ideal touring partner and received a top-flight restoration in 2011 .The Dark Blue bodywork truly stands out and looks quite spectacular. It has always been a complete well-cared-for machine that was finally given a comprehensive rebuild in anticipation of enjoying its impressive road manners. Fit and finish are what you would expect of Packard??s finest with doors that close with just gentle pressure a hood that fits snugly and paint that remains shiny and bright .Yes there are a few signs of use here and there but the overall presentation is extremely impressive. Chrome and other brightwork including the grille louvers massive bumpers and beautiful details throughout. Of note the hood grilles remain excellent and of course the famous Packard Cormorant hood ornament exhibits crisp details. The interior offers sumptuous dark blue leather that??s the ideal match to the dark blue bodywork. Still in outstanding condition it shows only very minor signs of use. Matching door panels and refinished wood garnish moldings add to the upscale elegance and all the door hardware is correct. The gauges offer interesting pointers that seem to float in the center of the dial. In back there??s enough room for three to stretch out in luxurious comfort with high-quality carpets a foot rest. The top stows neatly in the surprisingly small compartment behind the seat where it??s hidden under a matching boot.All Super 8s featured the legendary 320 cubic inch straight-eight which was rated at 130 horsepower. But the real story is torque and this car moves so effortlessly you might think there??s an electric motor under the hood. The engine bay is accurately detailed. Packard added an independent front suspension and hydraulic brakes in 1937 making these late-30s Packards some of the most highly-sought tour vehicles due to their comfort. This is unquestionably a first-rate Full Classic .This is a no-excuses Packard that more than lives up to lofty expectations. For more information call our Orlando Florida showroom at 407-771-2000 or email us at Orlando@gatewayclassiccars.com For more details see : http://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/orlando/1938/packard/1605-S728.html