TQ figures will be the same as a 34-5-6 Eight. The 37-8 Super 8 is the same engine.

My friend won it, of course with a little 'push' from me. The final bid doesn't reflect the bidder's fee, sales tax, etc. We're bringing it back to life but will keep it's survivor status. The interior is all original, faded but no torn or worn spots. The chrome cleaned up nice, the engine wasn't stuck but 1 valve was a bit fussy. I'm certain the clutch disc is stuck to the flywheel, also common when a car sits for over 4 decades. No rust holes except for a small bit under the right sidemount. Dash plastic is what us Packard folk dream of finding. The door weather seals were melted away, and I surmised that it may have sat in front of a big window and saw more heat in the VA summers than most of the other cars. I found a picture set of the museum and go figure, damn near right in one of the big front windows. New seals ordered but still some mess to clean up in that regard. Overall a nice car and yes indeed, the 127" wheelbase. I find that to be way better than the 138" versions. Film @ 11...

Try looking under the carpet on the passenger side front sill wood. If the original wood is there the same body/sequence number will show. Failing that, try the rear sill wood on the passenger side. Of note, the sport phaeton body has a few individual clues of their own that would be difficult to "fake" as has been put above. The 'B' pillar has vents in them that correspond with vent screen in the front seat back panel. The sheet metal around the back of the front seat is straight which accomodates a jamb of sorts for the passenger cowl to rest in rather than the curved sheet metal on a 5 passenger version. The doors are also unique and carry the sides of the same door jamb. To fake such coachwork detail on an eight seems rather counter-intuitive and a lot of expense usually reserved for Super 8s or V-12s. As to the whole notion of such, as long as one was honest and documents their efforts to get the car they wanted it seems like sour grapes to call such cars fakes. There was a time when folks just used all the best parts they could aquire to have the cars of their dreams, and also a time when most clubs and marque-specific orgs didn't care as long as it was all gennie Packard (or Auburn, Cadillac, etc) parts used to create the end result. Back then buyers and collectors didn't care either. The troubles begin if said cars are being touted as the way they were born rather than a disciplined venture into preserving them. just my opinion and overview FWIW.

Stay tuned for more info on this one. For now, 35,000 original miles, interior is cleaning up nicely, no O/D or radio but that's ok. Seems to be a single repaint, however the job is so thorough I feel as though it might have been a dealer re-color to accomodate a sale. The car hasn't run since 1974 and was part of the Roaring 20's museum in VA. If anyone has a back story on the car I'd love to hear it.

I'm surprised you didn't get an answer. If you mean the actual gauge face as well as the clock surround, the 160 and 180 was a gold-bronze look. The plastic, or Tenite as the parts book calls out, came in maroon, brown, green, blue grey and tan. Tan seems to have been the most popular choice as the majority of original and project cars I've seen were all tan ecept for 1 that I've seen in grey.

I'm in the mood to sell! I need the room, I need the time and space for my other personal cars. I really want to see this car go to a lucky new owner. It's pretty, it's got nice "long legs" for hiway cruising and feels oh so comfy about 65 MPH with a lot of gas pedal to spare for passing. The little bit of love it could use is nothing compared to others out there. If I had the time, space and freedom to do as I please I'd never let it go but reality bites.

Once again, this was in the Harrah's collection in Reno, NV. I have a hardcover book about Harrah's and it's listed as number 1067. I have the I.D. sign that it was displayed with and a certificate from the Harrah collection dated 9-30-84 when the car was sold. From there it was in the collection of Mr. Richard Kughn in Detroit where it remained until Nov of 2002. My friend bought it from that owner in 2008. I've known of this car since the 90s and was happy to see it in the hands of my friend. He started the sympathetic service and upgrades but life, time and real estate eventually stopped it. I now have it, finished it to be road worthy and have enjoyed my tenure with her. The condition of the sheet metal and frame rails is so far above average it's almost unbelievable. If one wanted the ultimate show car this one would be the lowest priced restoration, perhaps ever. As a tour car and just simple enthusiastic ownership, well how could it be any better? A senior Packard Clipper with the inimitable 356 and OD, well sorted, and not a single thing to hang one's head in shame about. I'll gladly entertain sincere and realistic offers. You can't go wrong with this one.

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I've been driving it again the last few days, might go out again today. Whomever is in the market for a Clipper how can you go wrong with this big Super in running order? Anyway, still available, I'm off for a Sunday ride.

While my specialty is 32-34 the function of the baffle is similar if not the same. Wide open isn't the final or preferred position. It should actually block the exhaust going into the box below the carb. Not completely, but enough that it's directed down the pipes and through the muffler, the little bit of heat retained on/in the manifolds helps the carb atomize. I'm not seeing it in person, bit that's how the ones work that I've serviced. Let's assume all's well with it open, and maybe this is a new development. What may cause that is a blockage down the way. Maybe a baffle in the muffler came loose and it blocks major flow at speed. Those are my spitballs on the issue. Let is know what you find.

She still needs to be adopted. Sincere offers welcomed, you might be surprised. This is a wonderful example and I can't believe I still have it.

I can't seem to edit the original ad, the price has been reduced. Yes, this was in Hemmings last month.

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This car is still available. Hard to believe but yes. Had it sold twice, both parties failed to follow through and neither had anything to do with the car or it's merits, condition. I'm open to sincere and realistic offers.