1950 Packard Super Deluxe Convertible

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Packard’s first post-war car didn’t appear until 1948, and like many of its competitors, relied on the underpinnings of a pre-war model with a re-bodied exterior. Sitting atop the model range was the Custom Eight wearing inverted bathtub-like styling it shared with the entry-level Eight and mid-tier Super Eight – all of which were available in Standard or Deluxe trim and in a range of body styles. Powering the Super Eight was a 327 cu-in straight-eight producing 150 horsepower paired with Packard’s in-house Ultramatic three-speed transmission from 1949 onwards. Today, Custom and Super Eight convertibles are highly sought after for their stylish silhouette lacking a steel roof, and as one of the final straight-eight-powered American automobiles ever offered. 

Highlights

• Offered from the Gateway Automobile Museum Collection

• Highly desirable Super Eight Victoria Convertible specification in excellent condition

• Benefits from a nut-and-bolt restoration completed in the early 1990s

• Well-appointed with a power front seat, power windows, AM radio, and more

• Finished in light metallic blue with a tan canvas top over tan leather and broadcloth upholstery 

• Rides on steel wheels wearing Packard hubcaps and trim rings, mounted with Firestone Deluxe wide whitewall tires

• Please note that while the odometer displays just under 2,800 miles at the time of cataloging, the true mileage is unknown

Features

• Twin horns

• Power-operated convertible top

• Chrome exterior trim

• AM radio

• Double sun visors

• Polished wood-grained dash

• Electric clock

• Steering column-mounted shifter

• Courtesy and map lights

• Wilton wool carpets 

• Variable-speed windshield wipers

• Rearview mirror

• Rear fender shields

• Dual backup lights

Known Imperfections 

• Please note that while all of the lots on offer in the Gateway Museum Collection are currently roadworthy, the lots will benefit from additional mechanical attention before being driven to address any imperfections associated with long-term static display or individual preferences. All lots are sold as is, where is.

Included

• History file

• Matching tan canvas boot cover

• Matching spare

• Lug wrench 

• Jack

Ownership History

During its restoration, this Packard was likely based in California in the late 1980s and early 1990s before being acquired by the Gateway Automobile Museum Collection in 2006.

Collection Guarantee Disclosure

Please note that as part of a larger collection to be offered at live and online auctions, the Consignor of the Gateway Collection has been guaranteed a minimum price for certain cars, including this Lot, by Broad Arrow. Depending on the final Hammer Price obtained for those Lots, Broad Arrow may benefit financially.

Additional Notes A Broad Arrow Group Car Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner for this vehicle. Contact: Donnie Gould Phone: 954.647.0779 email: donnie.gould@broadarrowgroup.com

Optional vehicle service contract available for $750. Learn more about the program here.