Description
Packard Super Eight | 1948
Highlights:
– 5,361 cc straight-eight petrol engine, manual transmission
– Full professional restoration completed prior to 2004, acquired restored from a German exhibition
– Advanced factory features for its era: hydraulic windows and hydraulic hood
– Dual battery setup (6-volt and 12-volt), facilitating correct operation of all systems
– Registered as a historic vehicle, with roadworthiness certificate valid until 2029
The seller offers for sale this 1948 Packard Super Eight, powered by a 5,361 cc straight-eight petrol engine, paired with a manual transmission.
Finished in cream with a red leather interior, this cabriolet was acquired fully restored in 2004 at an exhibition in Germany and has since formed part of a private family collection. Use has been occasional and light over the past two decades, limited to leisurely Sunday drives, modelling photo shoots, and weddings. The interior presents in good condition throughout, with red leather upholstery and a cream dashboard in keeping with the car’s overall presentation. The hydraulic hood mechanism and hydraulic windows are period features rarely seen on post-war American automobiles.
Packard was one of the foremost American luxury automobile manufacturers of the first half of the twentieth century, with a heritage stretching back to 1899. The Super Eight designation sat at the heart of the Packard range, underpinned by a refined straight-eight engine that became the marque’s hallmark for smoothness and refinement. The Twenty-Second Series cars of 1948, of which this is an example, represented some of the last true Packard luxury models before the company’s product direction shifted in subsequent years, making the surviving examples from this era among the most sought-after of all postwar American classics.
The chassis number is 22797205. The car is documented as a six-seater, reflecting the spacious nature of the cabriolet body.
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.
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This car is currently located in: Madrid region, Spain.
This car drives, brakes and shifts.
The car has a Spanish registration. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction.
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