Description
Packard One-Twenty Cabriolet Sedan | 1940
Highlights:
– 5.8-litre straight-eight petrol engine, manual transmission
– Comprehensive restoration including repainted body, renewed interior and restored engine
– Silver Metallic over Deep Burgundy with matching burgundy leather interior
– New soft top and new whitewall tyres
– Valid inspection
The seller offers for sale this 1940 Packard One-Twenty Convertible Sedan, powered by a 5,833 cc straight-eight petrol engine, paired with a manual transmission. Presented in a timeless Silver Metallic over Deep Burgundy colour combination with a matching burgundy leather interior and burgundy soft top, this left-hand-drive example has undergone a comprehensive restoration. The work included a complete professional repaint, an entirely renewed interior with new genuine leather upholstery, new leather door panels and trim, new carpets and floor covering, a brand-new soft top made from premium-quality material, a professionally restored engine, new whitewall tyres and restored, polished chrome components. The restoration was carried out with the aim of returning the car to a usable condition while preserving its original character and elegance, and the car comes with a valid inspection.
The Packard One-Twenty holds a special place in the history of America’s most prestigious pre-war luxury marque. Introduced in 1935, it was the car that carried Packard through the Depression years, bringing the brand’s renowned engineering and craftsmanship to a wider audience without diluting its hallmark quality. By 1940 the One-Twenty had matured into an elegant, beautifully proportioned automobile, powered by a smooth 160 hp straight-eight and offered in a range of handsome body styles. The Convertible Sedan, with its four doors and fully folding top, was among the rarest and most desirable of these, combining open-air glamour with room for the whole family.
Convertible Sedans survive in far smaller numbers than their closed counterparts, and a restored example represents a rare opportunity for collectors of pre-war American luxury. With its imposing presence, striking colour combination and usable straight-eight power, this One-Twenty is equally at home at concours events, club rallies or simply out on a sunny boulevard, where it delivers the effortless grandeur that made Packard’s slogan “Ask the Man Who Owns One” famous.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.
Condition of the interior
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
Technical condition
4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.
Overall condition
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.
