For Sale: 1937 Packard Twelve in Easton, Maryland

In 1937 the Packard 12 was truly a World Class Engine. In 2023 it still is. There were two generations of Packard 12 Cylinder engines - the Twin Six manufactured and sold from 1916-1923. It returned as the second generation in 1933 initially as the Twin Six V12 virtually unchanged from the earlier engine. It was quickly renamed the Packard 12 which aligned the name with the other model designations in the line. In 1935 the displacement was increased to 473 CI and it as rated at 175 HP. If a customer wanted the now available 144" wheel base, he had to take the 12 Cylinder engine. In 1937 there were two other major changes... 4-wheel hydraulic brakes and an independent front suspension. In spite of the company's overwhelming orientation on engineering excellence, Packard cars were always regal in in appearance. These were the cars preferred by society's elite, moguls of industry, stars of entertainment, and Royalty throughout the world. The owner of a Packard 12 was in a very special class of its own. These cars exuded quality and status in the typical conservative Packard way. 1937 was the Packard 12's most successful year with a total of 1300 built. Eastern Shore Classic Cars is excited to bring you this amazing 1937 Packard 1508 Model 1034, a 7 Passenger Touring Sedan with divider window. A full CCCA Classic, it is ready to show or tour. A great candidate for a CCCA CARavan. In addition, it would be welcome at any Packard Club meet. It will cruise easily on the highway at 70-75 mph. Only local speed restrictions keep it from reaching its limit. This car has been owned, loved, and maintained by one family for the past 46 years. As a family treasure it has been pampered and maintained to a high-level of quality. Not a show car, although it could have been and still could be, it was driven and enjoyed by the family, providing an exceptional carriage for special occasions, transportation for a date, or just a drive through the Connecticut countryside. It was repainted once prior to current ownership, but one would be hard pressed to tell it without careful detailed inspection. The bright work is excellent showing off the attention to detail and quality built in to all Packard automobiles. The engine was completely rebuilt in 2021 and has only logged about 300 miles since the rebuild was completed. Complete documentation of the rebuild is available. Total mileage shows 76800, with approximately 5000 miles driven since 1972 based on service records. The interior is completely original. It is in great condition showing only normal wear. The car was delivered to the Packard owned New York City dealership in February of 1938, suggesting that this car is one of the last 12's produced for the 15th series. In our opinion, this car rates a very solid 2 condition code - described as a well restored or combination of superior restoration and excellent original. Alternately described as an extremely well maintained original showing minimal wear. We invite you to make arrangements to see this wonderful automobile or to send a qualified and trusted person to examine the car and provide a report on its quality and condition. It is located in Easton, CT. We are available to provide more information and answer any questions. In addition, we have many more pictures and videos of the car's interior and exterior as well as it running down the road. They can be provided on request. Video available on request. This car has a clear Connecticut title. It being sold as is where is for $99,500. For further information please contact: Harvey Wooding Eastern Shore Classic Cars LLC Redding, CT Telephone/text: 203-482-4014 Email: [email protected]