The world was on the verge of the Second World War and soon the Packard plants would be transformed for their significant manufacturing facilities assisting the war effort. As it was in 1940 for Packard’s Eighteenth Series, the One-Sixty and the higher level One-Eighty utilized the same engine. They also shared chassis’ and wheelbase choices for all of the bodies to be carried on.

As the successor to the Twelve, however, the One-Eighty was noted for being considerably more lavish in both trim and appointments. This Model 1808 Custom Super Eight Touring Limousine rides on the long 148-inch wheelbase and is indeed most impressive. The car is reported as having original traits with select cosmetic restoration. The Packard is stated to have been purchased from the “Citizens Motorcar Company” (America’s Packard Museum) in Ohio. The engine is a 356-cid, 160-hp inline Super Eight that is paired with a three-speed manual transmission.

The Packard has a new headliner, carpet and medium brown cloth interior in the rear with black leather seating and door panels on the driver’s side of the divider window. Hydraulic brakes, dual sidemounts with metal covers and mirrors, disc wheels, whitewall tires, luggage rack, bumper guards and pelican mascot add to the period stateliness of the Packard. With seating for five to eight passengers; jump seats must also be onboard.

Recognized as a Full Classic by the esteemed Classic Car Club of America; as one of a reported 1,900 produced. Further more, this is reported as one of 900 that was produced with this wheelbase and passenger cabin separated by a partition glass. This desirable example would provide a great platform for touring.