What are the major differences between 1939 Senior Packards and the 120?

Posted by Dan On 2008/10/29 11:21:41

I was admiring the 1939 Super Eight club coupe currently on Ebay when the above question came to my mind...

Obviously, the senior cars have different engines (and transmissions?), but by '39 weren't they sharing the IFS used on the 120? Did they stretch the 120 chassis/sheet metal for senior cars that year? Are there more differences in upholstery materials (e.g.) and instrument panels?

I know this is a long question, but am very curious, being fascinated with automotive history in general and Packard's history in particular (maybe someday I'll own one!...)...

Thanks!