Always built to the highest standards, Packard was unquestionably one of the finest American cars of the pre-war era. The successful straight eight-cylinder engine was re-christened ‘Super Eight’ for 1933, by which time all Packards featured synchromesh transmissions.

Packard celebrated 1939 with its Seventeenth Series. They offered in their Super Eight brochure the phrase, “For you who want a super car.” Yes, even in 1939, the term is associated with fine automobiles. For the days of ever-crowding streets, it was to give the proud owner nimbleness and ease of handling, combined with power and luxury that only a big car could offer. It gives you the smartness of famous and ageless Packard lines, with a distinctive beauty all its own. Don’t forget the richness of upholstery fittings and trim, plus the specially-built Packard 130 horsepower powerplant with smoothness and performance in period traffic and a spectacular dash in the open roads of the immediate pre-war years.

Offered today is this exquisitely restored 1939 Packard 1703. Introduced in September of 1938, only 3,962 examples, in several body styles, were produced in the Super Eight Series for 1939 and Packard’s Seventeenth Series. Among the many features included, you will find dual fender-mounted spares with matching, painted steel covers with pedestal mirrors, rear trunk rack, dash-mounted clock, plus radio and heater. The elegant styling is seen in the vee’d radiator shell, bullet-shaped headlights and skirted fenders. This same aqua blue color was exhibited at the 2010 Greenwich Concours d’Elegance and still presents especially well since its 25 year old restoration. The tan cloth top, paint, chrome and trim all have been well-preserved and detailed as expected on a respected American classic. Quite rare and very beautiful, this Packard will stand out any event shown, and this model is recognized as a "Full Classic" by the esteemed Classic Car Club of America.