| Date updated:19/4/08 |
| Num of cylinders |
8 |
| Engine Capacity |
4.6
L |
| Exterior Colour
|
Cream |
| Interior Colour |
Brown |
| Car Details |
Straight 8 with 3 speed column shit and Aero Drive(Overdrive), 4.36:1 Diff ratio. 4 wheel hydraulic drum brakes. Pushbutton original radio with drop down aerial. First year headlight were mounted in the fenders. |
| Other owners |
1941 to ? Unknown
Unknown to 1961 San Francisco - Traded-in by lady on a new car
1961 to 2006 Idaho USA - Earl "Doc" Gulley
2006 to 2007 Idaho USA - Randy Day
2007 to Present Epping NSW - Mal Harris |
| When did you purchase/build
this vehicle |
2007 |
| Why did you purchase/build
this vehicle |
Always wanted a pre-WW2 Packard Coupe. Found car on eBay in Idaho USA and purchased and shipped it to Australia, See my Project Blog on Packardinfo.com under Project Blogs and Mal's 41 120 Coupe for the full and continuing story. |
| How often do you
drive the vehicle |
Currently undergoing mechanical restoration, body is good. Will be driven at least weekly and in runs and rallies as they arise. |
| What are the best
features of this vehicle |
It's a Club Coupe with reasonable rear legroom so has 4/5 passenger carrying capacity. Overdrive, called Aero Drive by Packard. Drop down roof mounted radio aerial. Rear sway bar. Rides and handles well for it's era. |
| What vehicle would
you replace this vehicle with |
41 Packard 160 or 180 Club Coupe. THese are "Senior" Packards with a larger engine and better equipment levels. |
| What should a
prospective buyer look for if considering the purchase
of a similar vehicle |
Get the best car you can for the money you're willing to pay. Ensure it is a "Complete car" as parts although available are expensive and some are hard to find. |
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