1949 Packard Super Eight Convertible

Description

As part of Packard’s influential “bathtub” generation, introduced for 1948, the Super Eight featured streamlined then-modern body styling that was radically different from the separate-fender designs of the prewar era and reflected the automotive industry’s transition toward modern automotive design.

For 1949, Packard celebrated its 50th anniversary and continued refining the model, adding a new Super Eight Deluxe variant. The Super Eight retained the smooth, powerful inline-eight engine and luxury appointments that had made Packard one of America’s premier marques. Although its styling was controversial enough to earn the nickname “bathtub Packard,” the design was popular with buyers and helped keep Packard competitive during the critical postwar years.

This 1949 Packard Super Eight Convertible is finished in blue with a blue and white two-tone bench seat interior. It is powered by Packard's renowned 327ci inline "straight eight" eight-cylinder engine, mated to a three-speed column-shifted manual transmission with factory-optional overdrive. Inside, it features hydraulic power windows, a power convertible top, and a custom cupholder/stereo console. The electrical system has been converted to 12-volts, and it rides on steel wheels wrapped in white wall tires.

This 1949 Packard Super Eight Convertible is now offered with a clean North Carolina title in the name of the seller's business.

Highlights

• Flathead 327ci inline eight-cylinder engine

• Three-speed column-shifted manual transmission with optional overdrive

• Power convertible top

• 12-volt electrical system conversion

Factory Equipment

• Steel wheels with hubcaps

• White wall tires

• Chrome front and rear bumpers

• Optional fog lamps

• Power convertible top

• Two-tone bench seat interior

• Heater

Modifications

• Custom console with cupholders, stereo, and speakers

• Seat belts, front and rear

Known Imperfections

• Power windows are reported to operate intermittently

• Paint wear

• Some wear on upholstery

• Images detailing this 1949 Packard Super 8's condition are available in the gallery

Ownership History

The seller acquired this vehicle in 2023.

Included Items

• Manufacturer's literature

• Original advertising materials

• Original overdrive cut sheet

• The seller states that assorted parts are also included

Additional Information

The seller states, "Redone front end, brakes and 12v conversion. Rare features include overdrive and fog lights. Runs, drives and stops perfectly. Top works perfectly and nearly new white walls. A good older restoration that you can enjoy with no work needed." "Windows are hydraulic and are temperamental."