Get the plus of a Packard; they are an easy and pleasurable automobile to own. This extended wheelbase 120 Series is reported as a restored eight-cylinder that is fitted with one-off custom coachwork by Knightstown Body Company. Knightstown was founded in 1900 as a buggy builder in Knightstown, Indiana and began automotive coachwork in 1922. The reputable company would survive the Depression and carry on until 1942; primarily as the builder of larger-sized vehicles such as parlor cars, funeral coaches and ambulances.
Fort Lauderdale 2015
1937 Packard Eight Custom
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$77,000 USD | Sold
| Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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It is further stated to be unknown who may have ordered this elegant Packard that is presented in black with black top and rich caramel leather interior. The Packard also features a second rear windscreen and a fixed roof that is pillar-less in design. This car has been mentioned as being a fore bearer of the popular mid-1950s sport sedan styling that also featured this clean, open area between the doors.
This unique Packard has received a well-executed full cosmetic restoration with nice finishes and brilliant chrome. Red pinstriping adds to the elegance, as does the singular sidemount on the passenger’s side with a color-matching cover and pedestal-type mirror. Trippe driving lights, radiator mascot, Packard hubcaps, trim rings, wide whitewall tires, a folding rear seat, trunk and rear fender skirts contribute to the style which bridges classic and post-war eras. The cars extra size and length is capitalized by its special luxury.