1941 Packard 160 Deluxe Convertible Coupe
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From the George Choban Collection.
This 1941 Packard Super Eight 160 Deluxe Convertible Coupe was sold by Packard Seattle Company on July 15, 1941 and has remained in the Pacific Northwest for the past 85 years. Just 99 of the Deluxe Convertibles were made on the 160 chassis, this being car number 63. The Deluxe models feature upgraded interiors, including a combination of leather and contrasting ribbed wool upholstery, along with genuine walnut garnish moldings with silver inlays on the doors.
This very solid, original example was acquired by George Choban in 2013. Around that time, the body was repainted in the correct, original "Puritan Gray Metallic" finish that shows beautifully today. It was also fitted with a new black canvas top with tan headliner and the bumpers were re-chromed. The balance of the car remains original to this day. The trim is bright with only a few pieces showing signs of age. Wheels are accented by chromed trim rings, deluxe chromed wheel discs and hub caps, all wrapped by older Denman wide whitewall bias-ply tires. Side-mounted spares with full covers add an elegant touch. The interior shows some areas of age after 85 years, primarily to the front leather seat cushion, carpets and rear jumps seats. All glass is clear and in very good condition. Please see photos, below.
Today, the odometer shows 66,400 miles, which is believed to be correct total mileage from new. In preparation for this listing, the car was serviced, including a rebuild of the entire brake system; with new master cylinder, all wheel cylinders and new hoses. Stops smooth and straight. Emergency brake was adjusted. New king pins were installed in the front suspension. Gas tank was flushed, new electric fuel pump for priming was fitted (car runs normally on the factory mechanical fuel pump), carburetor was fully rebuilt and all other systems checked as needed. New 6 volt battery.
The original 356 cubic inch, 160 HP L-head straight eight engine with 9 main bearing and hydraulic valve lifters, runs well. Good cylinder compression with all around 80 pounds, straight down the line. No smoke. Radiator keeps cool with working thermostatic grille shutters. All lights work, including the interior courtesy lights. Working under-dash heater. Under-seat heater is present but disconnected. Radio head is present in the dash (with two Motorola radio chassis are in the trunk.) All instruments work except the gas gauge and windshield wipers. Working vacuum-operated power top. The exterior paint was just professionally detailed and is gorgeous, as the photos show.
This is a Packard that can be enjoyed now, and upgraded if desired. Either way, it is a rarely seen Deluxe example on the Super 8 platform, with what many consider to be Packard's greatest power plant under the hood.
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