For 1939, no fewer than fourteen body styles were offered in the factory catalog, and the chassis was offered in two wheelbase lengths, the 1707 (134 inches) and the 1708 (139 inches). Of all the bodies offered in the catalog, the most expensive was style 1253 on a 1708 long-wheelbase chassis, as is the example that is presented here.

This body, a 5-passenger convertible sedan, was opulently equipped with burl walnut door caps and dash fascia, and even a roll up divider window for privacy when the top is up, or wind protection with it down. A notable fact is that this is the only body style for the 1708 chassis that was sold in 5-passenger configuration, as all others were equipped with 7-passenger seating.

This gorgeous 1939, 1708 Convertible Sedan is finished in striking metallic silver with a lush red leather interior. It has been comprehensively restored to a high standard and remains in excellent, usable condition. The red leather lines the seats and door panels, while black carpet piped in red provide a degree of contrast to the leather as well as a compliment to the black canvas top, that is also piped in red. The woodwork on the door caps, windshield surround, and divider window trim is excellent and very attractive against the red leather. Nice original instruments and controls reside in a beautiful wood-grain dash panel.

It features the rare, very expensive ($240 in 1939) column shift option. The body is equipped with dual enclosed side-mount spares, fog lamps, a reversing lamp and folding trunk rack. The radiator is topped with an elegant Packard swan mascot, and the big V-12 engine is well detailed and finished properly in Packard green with black accessories.

This fine example is ideally suited to CCCA touring, thanks to its sound nature and full-classic status.