Join millions of people using oodle to find unique car parts, used trucks, used atvs, and other commercial vehicles for sale. The 127inch wheelbase and long nose was used out of necessity. Packard that year total production 89,796 comprised the breadandbutter clipper line the 250 series was dropped, mayfair hardtop coupes and convertibles, and a new entry level long wheelbase sedan named cavalier. Packard classic cars for sale classics on autotrader. Studebaker was unique in that era in that its special car with a unique name was a longwheelbase fourdoor sedan rather than a twodoor hardtop or sedan. Station wagons enjoyed a tremendous boom in the fifties, but the trend was toward allsteel wagons, with wood giving way to easiertomaintain ersatz woodgrain. While it may be rare that most vehicles will ever approach a perfect 10 in value, the 10 is listed to show what potential a really exceptional example could be worth. It is dropped for 1950 probably because only 4 had been sold in 1949. Interior on the car was fully redone as well around the same time.
Packard was founded by james ward packard and his brother william and their partner, george lewis weiss in ohio in 1899. The long wheelbase sedan was stretched an extra four inches 102 mm. This powerplant features side valve valve gear, 8 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. The packard eight 22nd series produced from 1948 until early 1949 consisted of. Overall roadmaster sales fell to 75,034, with roadmasters share of total buick output plummeting to 12 percent, thanks mainly to. When determining a value for a daily driver, it is recommended that the subscriber use the low retail value. The buick roadmaster is an automobile that was built by buick from 1936 to 1958, and again from 1991 to 1996. In the 1920s, packard exported more cars than any other in its price class, and in 1930, sold almost twice. Fleetmaster 4 door sedan big car quality at lowest cost, big car styling, big car comfort its extra.
This power is delivered to the wheels through a 3 speed manual gearbox. This post war, oversized family sedan is an unrestored example of packard s roomy, long wheel base. Hemmings find of the day 1949 packard deluxe eight. The first packard automobiles were produced in 1899, and the last in 1958. Hemmings find of the day 1949 packard deluxe eight touring sedan. Tab books, blue ridge summit pa 1981, isbn 0 830620656.
Nance had hoped for a total redesign in 1954, but the necessary time and money were lacking. Chrysler, packard, and cadillac were the only manufacturers still offering long wheelbase 7 or 8 passenger sedans in the postwar period. Station sedan sales were modest, accounting for fewer than 4,000 units in 1948 and 1949 less than 4% of packard production and it was dropped after 1950. It was recently serviced and is ready to drive or show. These cars were finished with the finest materials, including broadcloth upholstery, mosstred carpeting, and art moderne woodgrain and bakelite trim. Classics on autotrader has listings for new and used 1949 packard super 8 classics for sale near you. Lowmileage 1949 packard deluxe eight touring sedan for sale on. Neal has suggested that 2271 production was 562 and 1948 models and 388 and 1949 22nd series models.
To be offered at auction at auctions americas santa monica event, june 2526, 2016. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. Find vehicle specifications for the classic 19321939 packard twelve. This great straight eight engine and the long wheelbase give you the. Get the best deals on packard cars and trucks when you shop the. Frontier motors in helena mt sold to local businessman. Joy products automobile packard was an american luxury automobile marque built by the packard motor car.
This packard is a running driving car in good condition. The custom eight series was packards topoftheline series. Choose mileage and options to get your 1949 packard super 8 deluxe 4 door sedan lwb book value and price. Packard was an american luxury automobile marque built by the packard motor car company. Faced with a styling decision, they decided to hold something of the original lines of the clipper and endeavor to make it look more contemporary. This packard is a stunning example of the craftsmanship offered by packard towards the end of their luxury car reign and would make a wonderful addition to any car collection or even as a touring sedan. Car was fully repainted several years ago in original packard colors, but two toned with cordovan maroon and lowell gray metallic. Classic car models and prices for cars from the forties. Roadmasters produced between 1936 and 1958 were built on buicks longest nonlimousine wheelbase and shared their basic structure with entrylevel cadillac and, after 1940, senior oldsmobiles. The packard eight is a 4 door saloon sedan bodied road car with a front positioned engine driving through the rear wheels. It produces 150 bhp 152 ps112 kw of power at 3600 rpm. Find 1949 packard cars and vehicles for sale on oodle classifieds. Packard automobile company detroit michigan united states. Directory of services listing of dealers, companies and individuals offering cars, parts and services for antique.
Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access. The super eight is a rear wheel drive saloon sedan car with a front placed engine, from packard. Between 1946 and 1957 the roadmaster served as buicks flagship. The clipper lineup was aimed at the middleprice field of american. For packard, it represented an all new look a complete break from its prewar design. Concurrently, the company also produced the packard 250, which shared the same basic body and wheelbase as the 200, but was equipped with packard s larger 327 cu in 5. Statt eines hardtops brachte packard 1949 mit dem eight station sedan einen. Packard produced the station sedan through the 1950 model year in limited quantities.
Classic cars, motorcycles, camper vans, 4x4s, american cars, modern cars, 3 wheelers, books dvds, commercial, electric cars. It sure looks like a station wagon, but in official packardese, this 1948 standard eight woodie is a station sedan. Then we have cars like this rare 49 packard custom 22 4dr sedan with a straight 8 and 3 speed manual transmission. Horsepower hp engine displacement cid wheelbase in body length in. The longwheelbase 147inch clipper sevenpassenger sedan and. This 1949 packard 8 station sedan is presented in maroon with wood accenting panels and brightwork. Packard was trying to spin off clipper as a seperate brand when it died in 56. Packard was a luxury automobile marque built in america by the packard motor car company in detroit, michigan, and later manufactured by the studebakerpackard corporation in south bend, indiana. Packard was created by brothers james ward packard, william, and their partner, george lewis weiss, located in warren, ohio. The 1947 packard custom super clipper eight lwb sedan featured here is finished in gorgeous coral blue metallic with an impeccablykept blue interior. Packard that year total production 89,796 comprised the breadandbutter clipper line the 250 series was dropped, mayfair hardtop coupes and convertibles, and a. Production reached fewer than 3,900 in slightly more than two years, most of them built in 1948. Packard models classic car database, specifications. The extended wheelbase versions rested on a 148inch platform with coachwork by the henney motor company, of freeport, illinois, packard s long serving builder of ambulances and limousines.
More info country classic cars staunton, il 62088 1606 miles from you. Oct 11, 2018 lowmileage 1949 packard deluxe eight touring sedan for sale on. It was the most expensive of the shortwheelbase packards, even the super eight models. It wasnt until 1902 when packard motor car company was officially established, thanks to the help of henry bourne joy and other wealthy investors who were impressed by the reliability of the first vehicles made by james and william. It was the most expensive of the short wheelbase packards, even the super eight models. New page 3 1949 series 22 packard 4 door sedan unrestored historic family car featured in hemmings classic car magazine description and details to all serious classic car collectors. Weiss defunct 1958 headquarters detroit, michigan, us key people henry b. It is powered by a naturally aspirated engine of 5. Find 1949 packard classic cars for sale on oodle classifieds. Find out how much a 1949 packard super eight is worth and packard super eight used. Auction results and sales data for 1949 packard super eight. Packard was an american luxury automobile marque built by the packard motor car company of detroit, michigan, and later by the studebakerpackard corporation of south bend, indiana.
We have intentionally omitted values for 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 for you as buyer or seller to use as a variable. Chrysler also built this model in canada in spite of its. Philco am radio working for 1949 packard marked its golden anniversary and started celebrating in grand fashion with a dealers driveaway of 2,000 gold painted packards. Always a pleasure for autochoice to represent classic cars that have been restored to perfection.
This magnificent motorcar is the rare and desirable long wheelbase version and one of only 1,772 built. The packard eight rides like a cloud thanks to its 3,830 pound weight and 120\ wheelbase that allows it to glide over any road. This is indeed a rare opportunity to own an unrestored original 1949 packard eight series 22 4door sedan. We drove and showed until 1985 when most of the car was taken apart for tedious cleaning. However, we are only suggesting values for categories s, 2, 4, 6 and 8. Are you trying to find 1949 packard eight 22nd series values. Former type automobile company industry manufacturing fate folded founded 1899 founder james ward packard, william doud packard, george l. To see ads from the march, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. The packard clipper is an automobile which was built by the packard motor car company for. Featuring fastback styling and white ash wood exterior accents the station sedan was a beautiful car for. The car is powered by straight eightcylinder engine which is paired to a columnshift manual transmission.
Like the convertibles, the riviera and the extra plush long wheelbase sedan came with both power windows and power seats as standard equipment. This post war, oversized family sedan is an unrestored example of packards roomy, long wheel base. Packard classic cars eight for sale car and classic. Search for specifications find automobile specifications. Dodge built d24 custom 7 passenger sedans for 1946 1948, most of which were purchased for commercial use and ended their lives as taxi conversions. Packard was founded by james ward packard, his brother william doud packard and their partner, george lewis weiss, in. A pictorial of packard motor cars through the years. The long wheelbase custom on chassis 23 is only available for the 1949 model year. Used 1949 packard super 8 deluxe 4 door sedan lwb mileage. Lhead inline eightcylinder engine, threespeed synchromesh manual transmission, front and. The dodge that dares to be different longer on the inside, wider on the inside higher on the. The first packards were manufactured in 1899 and the last built in 1958. A restored 1949 packard victoria convertible auto museum. For 1948, the entire packard lineup was completely restyled.
Dec 15, 2014 1949 packard deluxe eight 2door sedan fastback. A restored 1949 packard victoria convertible auto museum online. The custom super also came as a sevenpassenger sedan and as a limo, both of which rode on 148inch long wheelbases, which was one of the longest in the domestic industry. As to parts, if you need parts that are common to the model such as engine, driveline, suspension, and some trim parts you could contact about 6 or 8 large national vendors of packard parts including the. The packard eight is a 4 door saloon sedanbodied road car with a front positioned engine driving through the rear wheels. Find 1949 packard cars for sale on oodle classifieds. Dec 30, 2011 in the book i suggested to you above, mr.
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