26-Years-Owned 1939 Packard Six Club Coupe

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

Introduced for 1937, the Packard Six was the company's entry-level model, created to bring Packard ownership within reach of a broader group of buyers while preserving the quality, engineering, and prestige for which the marque was known. 

For 1939, Packard expanded the Six lineup with the introduction of the Club Coupe (Model 1700), a stylish two-door body style that combined sporty proportions with greater passenger comfort than a traditional business coupe. The car was powered by Packard's 245ci L-head inline six-cylinder engine, paired with a three-speed manual transmission. 

Factory features included Packard's distinctive "Goddess of Speed" hood ornament, vertical grille, integrated front fenders, center-hinged "butterfly" hood, split windshield and rear window, and chrome brightwork. The '39 sales brochure also touted an additional shock absorber, mounted near the center of the front suspension, that was designed to reduce front-end pitching and wheel shimmy. 

This example has been refinished in two-tone butter yellow and light brown paint with red pinstriping over a light brown interior with broadcloth upholstery. Interior highlights include faux woodgrain on dashboard, a three-spoke steering wheel with horn ring, courtesy lighting, and full instrumentation. The car also has hydraulic drum brakes, independent front suspension, and a fold-down luggage rack in the rear. 

The Club Coupe was acquired by its Michigan owner in 2000. The seller states that it was It was stored in Chicago for over 40 years following the death of its first owner in the early 1940s. It was restored to its current colors in the 1990s. 

This 1939 Packard Six Club Coupe is now offered at no reserve by the seller on behalf of the current owner with a clean Michigan title in the current owner's name. 

Highlights  

• Refinished in two-tone butter yellow and light brown paint with red pinstriping 

• Light brown interior with broadcloth upholstery 

• 245ci L-head inline six-cylinder engine 

• 3-speed manual transmission with column-mounted shifter 

• "Goddess of Speed" hood ornament

• Fifth shock absorber for improved ride quality 

Factory Equipment 

• Center-hinged butterfly hood 

• Painted steel wheels with Packard hubcaps 

• Fold-down luggage rack 

• Independent front suspension

• Hydraulic four-wheel drum brakes 

• Conventional front bench seat 

• Two small fold-out auxiliary seats mounted behind the front seat 

• Rear package/shelf area 

• Faux woodgrain on dashboard 

• Conventional front bench seat with two small fold-out auxiliary seats in rear 

• Rear package/shelf area 

Known Imperfections 

• Lester wide whitewall tires show wear and cracking 

• Images detailing the condition of the car are presented in the gallery 

Ownership History 

The current owner of this 1939 Packard Six Club Coupe acquired it in 2000. 

Included Items 

• Spare tire and jack 

• Show placard from 2012 Concours d’Elegance at St. John’s 

Additional Information 

The seller states, "This car bears the highest serial number of any 1939 Packard Six known today and is possibly the last of all 1700 series production. It was stored in Chicago for over 40 years following the death of its first owner in the early '40s. The current owner acquired the car in 2000, after a thorough restoration in the 1990s. It was displayed at the 2012 Concours d'Elegance of America at St. John's."