“Where is the fine car going?” was the title of a booklet Packard distributed in 1937; and the answer was that the fine car was going places. Packard writings continued “America’s oldest and largest fine car maker is projecting its plans upon a forecast of still greater demand for the finer type of automobile.” The plans laid out for 1937 had not called for much in the lines of dramatic changes, mainly refinements on “every feature you men in the field have asked for.”

The wonderful news for the 1937 Packard “Senior” lines would mainly revolve around the Twelves. Their production total of 1,286 cars registered as twice as many as built in 1936 and was a notable contrast to the Cadillac twelve-and sixteen-cylinder cars of 1937 having only 523 cars in its books. When you consider only the Model 1506,1507 and 1508 cars, in which this lovely car is a member, then the number built is cut to 677 from the 1,286 twelve-cylinder total.

The 1036 Club Sedan is part of the 1507, 139-1/4 inch wheelbase cars and had a base cost of $3,660 when new. It is offered from an estate and has a highly presentable older restoration. Finished in Code B Packard Blue, this Fifteenth Series Packard has gray cloth interior that is accented by such luxuries as wood trim elements, banjo-style steering wheel and period elegance with Art Deco influences on the dashboard and instrumentation. Distinctive vee’d radiator shell, pelican hood ornament, dual sidemounts with body color covers, pedestal-type mirrors, luggage rack, bumper guards, radio and whitewall tires all add up to a most handsome presentation.

At the heart of this fine machine is the 473.3-cid, 175-hp V-12 engine that is paired with a three-speed manual transmission. As with all twelve-cylinder Packards from 1932 through 1939, this represents a Classic Car Club of America classic. With the 1937 Packard introduction of hydraulic brakes and independent front suspension; this makes a fantastic car of excellent choice for organized tours or spontaneous jaunts to your favorite destination.