Equipment
Disc wheels, dual sidemounts, blackwall tires, dual windshields, wind wings, luggage trunk, jump seats. 1975 AACA National First Prize restoration that is still surprisingly good. Interior cataloged as leather but if it is cows have begun to grow woven fabric backed skin. Ugly, leaky engine. Decent chrome. An imposing but ageing Packard. Reportedly built for Hamilton Fish Webster of Newport, RI who was tall and liked to wear hats. Therefore the exceptionally tall top and windshield. Al Wiseman Collection. No Reserve.
Market commentary
With the top down this looks just like every other Packard Phaeton, but with it up it is really something different and distinctive. The bidders here appreciated the difference and drove the price will into the estimate range to secure the car, which is still a sound buy at the price.