1936 Packard Super 8 1404 Rumble Seat Coupe

1936 Packard Super 8 1404 Rumble Seat Coupe

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Sold new on April 11, 1936 by Packard Uptown Inc. in New York City. This is one of just 46 Model 1404 Super Eight 3-Window Rumble Seat Coupes made by Packard in 1936. Just four are estimated to survive today.  Over the next 80 years, the car was well-used and eventually, left to the elements. In 2017, a comprehensive restoration began which consumed the next 8 years. No piece was left untouched. This Packard was fully disassembled down to the frame. Much of the wood in the body was correctly replaced. The sheet metal was repaired as needed to return it to original condition. Beautifully refinished in 1936 Packard "Golden Tan Metallic" (a warm, chocolate brown color) that is strikingly elegant with a deep shine. All chrome was re-plated to show level. New, correct running board mats with chromed moldings.

 The interior was beautifully reupholstered in gray wool fabric with correct stitching. Gray leather upholstery in the rumble seat. All of the wood garnish moldings were refinished. The dashboard was restored including all gauges that work and register accurately. Clock was rebuilt with modern, electric quartz movement.  Packard radio head is present, without the receiver or speaker box. New glass windows all-around. All windows roll up and down easily, including the rear window for conversation between those in the main cabin and the rumble seat. Working windshield wipers. Highly optioned with dual side mounted spare tires and wheels with metal covers and mirrors; dual bumper-mounted senior Trippe driving lights with levels, "Goddess of Speed" radiator mascot and folding trunk rack.

Mechanically excellent. Fully rebuilt 384 cubic inch, 150 horsepower Super Eight engine (the last year offered by Packard.) All ancillary components were rebuilt including starter, generator, distributor, radiator with working thermostatic shutters, water pump, oil pump, oil filter, carburetor, mechanical fuel pump, gas tank (with auxiliary electric fuel pump added.) This Packard starts easily, runs smoothly and whisper-quiet with excellent power. Rebuilt 3-speed manual transmission shifts crisply and quietly. Comfortable in modern highway traffic at 60 mph. 4-wheel vacuum-assisted mechanical brakes stop smooth and straight. New Firestone 700x17 wide whitewall tires wrap the restored wire wheels topped by correct Packard hub caps. Spotless, correctly detailed undercarriage. 

PLEASE VIEW THE 15-MINUTE, COMPREHENSIVE VIDEO TOUR AND TEST DRIVE, ABOVE, FOR FULL DETAILS ON THIS WONDERFUL PACKARD.

Receipts totaling in excess of $260,000 for the restoration are included.

Priced for sale WELL BELOW the cost of restoration.     
WE WILL HAPPILY SELL TO BUYERS WORLDWIDE AND CAN ASSIST WITH SHIPPING ANYWHERE.