1937 packard twelve classic driver

Garaged in a museum with many other fine automobiles. From its excellent restoration to its stellar history, the car is equally at home both in the museum and on the road. Car is located in petaluma, ca, about 70 miles north of san francisco, ca. In the 1930s packard s elegant offerings were on top of the luxury car market being purchased by only the wealthiest and royal people in the world. Packard classic cars for sale classics on autotrader. Their first, the twin six from 1916 to 1923, had become almost synonymous with the genre and was phased out in favor of the simpler. Lmc is very proud to offer for sale this 1937 packard twelve. Carefully restored to correct, period presentation, this rare example continues to be an excellent candidate for packard touring events and ccca caravans. Senior packard s first year for hydraulic brakes and independent suspension. Of that total, however, a mere 1,300 left the famous detroit plant with the spectacular twelvecylinder engine.

The 1508 packard twelve is recognized as a full classic by the classic car club of america. Legendary motorcar presents this 1937 packard twelve coupe roadster for. One of just 1,300 twelves built in 1937 and one of only a handful of convertible victorias known to exist, this car is finished in cream with a black coachline and has an inviting. Delivered new by packard of evanston on october 08, 1936 144 inch wheelbase centeropening doors 473175 hp lhead v12. This is a beautiful and powerful 1937 packard twelve model 1506 five passenger touring sedan that is an older restoration nice enough for concours but configured as a dependable touring car. This particularly beautiful packard twelve convertible victoria dates from 1937, by which time the twelve had gained hydraulic brakes and a vacuumassisted clutch. Packard blue 1937 packard twelve for sale located in st. It is reported as having an engine fitted from a lowmileage 1936 packard limousine.

The packard twelve had few peers and was acknowledged as one of the finest automobiles of its time, and packards relentless and careful refinement ensured that these handbuilt senior packard models continue to rank among the most highly prized and soughtafter classics today. There are currently 30 packard cars as well as thousands of other iconic. The restoration of this packard was completed in about 1999 with. Packard joined that list of prestigious manufacturers when they contracted with brunn to design two bodies for the upcoming sixteenth series, introduced in september 1937. Packard automobiles defined the standard of luxury for all american cars in the automotive industry. Outstandingly packard twelve club sedan ready to enjoy immediately. Many new parts, master cylinder, brake shoes and c. Fifteenth series twelve make it one of the most popular automobiles in the classic car.

One of 25 examples listed in the rosters of packard automobile classics and the classic car club of. May 05, 2019 1937 packard twelve sevenpassenger touring sedan the guyton collection packards finest model from its most desirable model year the first season of hydraulic brakes and independent front suspension largely original, with only cosmetic restoration classic car club of america ccca. At that time the rear part of the body was a half boattail in aluminium fixed upside down. This 1937 packard twelve flower car is the companion to the nearby 1937 packard art carved hearse, this packard was original built in detroit as a fifteenth series, super 8. But, at its core, the twelve remained a classic era packard, featuring a. The most soughtafter and rarest packard twelve sedan for 1937. The years models incorporated classically swept fender lines, but now the fenders were skirted, neatly. Aug 09, 20 sold was a refined 1937 packard model 1507 club sedan.

Odometer shows 44,318 but we dont know if thats correct. Kawlath, a german collector living in the south of france, from tom laferriere, of rhode island, us. Driving a 1937 packard 1508 twelve convertible sedan that is part of. Classic prewar packard that is affordable as well as collectible. Fully restored 1937 midnight blue packard series 1508 limousine in excellent condition. The hagerty packard is a 1937 1508 twelve convertible sedan, the sedan nomenclature because this elegant car had rollup windows rather than side curtains. In 1916, the twin six appeared, subsequently given the name twelve in 1932. It runs and drives just like a packard twelve should with that incredibly silent, smooth operation that will draw a crowd.

Closecoupled, this sedan was favored by the owner driver. The packards v12 engine of more than 7litres produced no less than 175 bhp, a respectable figure for the period. For sale 1937 packard twelve formal sedan 15071032 series with a 7. We are delighted to have on our showroom this 1937 packard twelve 1507 club sedan finished in gorgeous packard blue over stunning gray cloth interior. Description for packard packard 1937 473 cubic inch lhead v12 3speed synchromesh manual transmission.

The 1937 packard twelve is considered by many to be the highwater mark for one of americas most revered automakers. The car now has about 4,000 miles on it since the restoration. Packard produced its twin six model series of 12cylinder cars from 1915 to 1923. Of that total, however, a mere 1,300 left the famous detroit plant with the spectacular twelve cylinder engine. In 1937, packard produced a very respectable 122,593 cars, a number which they were rightly quite proud of. To be offered at auction at rm sothebys monterey event, 15 17 august 2019.

Brunns german heritage shone through in the high standard of workmanship he demanded as well in his understated, teutonic designs. It was a comprehensive restoration and is documented pretty well in a. Car presents well but paint has some lacquer checking. The restoration of this packard was completed in about 1999 with many more recent improvements made recently. Classic promenade classic cars 1937 packard twelve. See more ideas about antique cars, classic cars and vintage cars. Annonces autos 1937 packard twelve convertible victoria 1937 packard twelve convertible victoria. What is 1 of 1,300 packard twelves produced in 1937, this car is also believed to be 1 of only 69 37 packard twelve coupe roadsters.

Vintage car for sale to be offered at auction at rm sothebys monterey event, 15 17 august 2019. Thanks to experience gained in the construction of aircraft engines, the firm was the first well before ferrari. Enjoyed by only three owners, the car is a known, authentic example of one of the most desirable classic era packards on the planet. Under the hood is a resolute twelvecylinder engine that is connected to a threespeed manual transmission. The packard twelve had few peers and was acknowledged as one of the finest automobiles of its time, and packard s relentless and careful refinement ensured that these handbuilt senior packard models continue to rank among the most highly prized and soughtafter classics today. These two improvements now made for one of the sought after packard touring models among driver enthusiast today. Is driving a 1937 packard really like warm bagels on a cream. Rear passenger instrumentation with speedometer and clock. Offered here for your consideration is a refined 1937 packard model 1507 club sedan.

Mostly complete running driving rare example of the 127 wheelbase model. It is considered by many to be one of the finest automobiles produced by packard and one of the most significant creations of the classic car era. Auction results and sales data for 1937 packard 1507 twelve. Inside the packard coupe exhibits a stunning tan interior matched with a woodgrain dashboard that features cleanly designed and arranged instrumentation along with a banjotype steering wheel. Hagertys 1937 1508 twelve convertible sedan carries me back, to infancy and beyond. In the 1930s packards elegant offerings were on top of the luxury car market being purchased by only the wealthiest and royal people in the world. Since then the car has been kept up extremely well and the motor is silky smooth and can idle down to ridiculously low. Sold to minnesota this is a beautiful and powerful 1937 packard twelve model 1506 five passenger touring sedan that is an older restoration nice enough for concours but configured as a dependable touring car.

British title chassis n 1035288 engine n 906215 rare and exclusive model high standard of restoration very elegant car incredible project collection. As an illustration of packards dominance of the era. Apr 14, 2015 exotic and stately, this twelve is an ultimate packard from the greatest era. Frame off restored ccca senior 1 of 69 packard twelve 473 v12 3 speed manual. As one of only 1,300 1937 twelves produced, it has been awarded. Packard twelve touring cabriolet 1939 general description. Packard 1937 formal sedan v12 for sale in alexandria. Packard twelve touring cabriolet 1939 classic digest. The images shown are representations of the 1937 packard 1507 twelve and not necessarily vehicles that have been bought or sold at auction. Find new and used 1937 packard twelve classics for sale by classic car dealers and private sellers near you. These two bodies would be the allweather cabriolet and the socalled clear vision touring cabriolet, both built atop the flagship 1608 twelve cylinder chassis. Sold was a refined 1937 packard model 1507 club sedan. There are 8 classic packard twelves for sale today on. Ironically, many of the greatest automobiles of the classic era arose from the depths of the great depression.

We are pleased to offer for sale this 1936 packard twelve model 1408 conver. Recent mechanical work includes brake system overhaul, front end work, and rebuilt front shocks. Sold new by packard of manhattan may 22, 1938 classic car club of america senior winner one of only 157 packard v12s in 1938 and one of the rarest body styles v 12 power packard s 424cubic inch v 12 engine, the twin six, made the companys fortune when it was introduced in 1916. Offering top notch luxury aesthetics, this regatta blue packard holds much elegance even against cars of today. Summary 1 of 1,300 1937 packard twelves produced believed to be 1 of 69 1937 packard twelve coupe roadsters produced 473 cubic inch lhead v12 3speed synchromesh manual transmission awarded ccca senior premier status awarded aaca national first prize. Senior packards first year for hydraulic brakes and independent suspension. The 1507 sedan is well proportioned and much rarer than the short wheelbase 1506 and the huge 1508 limousine. The 37 1508 was the pinnacle of packards fifteenth series cars, rode on a 144inch wheelbase, and was motivated by a 473cid v12 that provided 175 horsepower and, when new, cost. Packard was an american luxury automobile marque built by the packard motor car company.