Having had both a 120 (sedan w no cost optional "hi speed rear end ratio") & currently a 110 (40 convertible) I think these are a great choice in a prewar car - especially a first Packard/prewar experience. I have also owned prewar Chevy, Ford and Plymouth cars. I have been lucky enough to have driven a few bigger Packards as well.

Essentially late 30s is a world apart from early 30s in terms of general driveability. A big Packard will of course have more power but will still manouver and stop like pretty much any prewar car. By the time the Jr. Cars came along they pretty much all drive much more like later 30s cars (not modern but very different from say a 30). Think about what you intend to use the car for. Our 120 was comfy cruising at 55 - 65 without OD but that certainly would have been nice. The 110 is more comfy at 45 - 55, and highway stints are shorter. We like New England back roads, 3 seasons top down so the 110 is ideal for that. Personally I don't even enjoy taking my newer hobby cars on the highway anymore - it's nuts out there...

Advantages of a Jr. - very well supported, ready market for good cars, Packard cache & style and well built, and a nice size.

Disadvantages - non Classics if that matters to you and Sr. Owners reactions may be mixed. But that's no different than any other group in the car hobby. Parts can be pricey compared to other prewar choices.

Thanks for confirming Howard.

Thinking Wix or NAPA gold 1010, prior owner ran Bosch 72127 which is fine but have a NAPA right down the street. The 1080 which seems to be the choice for a lot of Packard owners in this era seems a bit too small diameter wise.

Hi guys, is this an aftermarket accesory or stock unit? I have filter # from prior owner but still curious. Looks larger in diameter tgan stock units I have seen.

Thanks!

Steve

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Having had two jr. Packards (had a 39 120 sedan, have a 40 110 conv coupe now) and two Model As (had a 30 sedan, 30 roadster now) I thought this was interesting.

I noticed some sensitivity to irregularities in the road with my Packards as well, but also realized the average speed in the As is usually around 30, 35. We go further and faster in the Packard and 45, 50 is not out of line on many roads here in New England, nor is rough condition from our winters. Just wonder if perception is possibly skewed a bit as that is not apples to apples if you drive the cars a bit differently as we do.

Thank you, Mal! 10+ years is a little too long to stay away, glad to be back with another Jr.

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Agree on a mid teens price for a serviced and running 110 sedan. Upper teens might represent a car with more recent and extensive work done to it, or a truly outstanding original. This car seems to have a lot going for it, clearly it is solid and even if in need of paint it is pretty presentable at least in the pix. A couple afternoons with compound and wax could make it really sharp. Another plus is it runs already. So wheel bearings, brakes, changing all fluids, full tune up and any other less than major overhaul type things could be well worth doing as you can elevate the car significantly for a couple thousand dollars more or less depending on what you are comfortable handling. Whatever you do with it in terms of servicing, you would be best to do less and do it well - in other words, if you by tires, try not to put cheap junk on there, people will automatically deduct that when negotiating and you really won't be ahead of the game.

I do not entirely agree with an earlier comment about supply and demand being low, there is always a market for good cars - solid, running, complete and either largely original or properly restored where needed. I would say this car is well worth a small investment and may be a bit easier to sell if you decide to put a little time and money in it up front.

Also, many owners of Sr. cars and people who know these cars in general will tell you that the 6 is really a pretty robust engine - if it runs well, that is another plus.

Good luck with it either way and keep us posted. This site, the Packard Club (PAC) and AACA sites are all great, free venues you may try as well. One last thought, you could drop a line to your the local AACA and PAC regions describing the car, you may find a buyer right in your area.

Chuckle... Been taking HMN since I was a teen (which, along with the renewal fees will get you a renewal and a hat or T-shirt at Hershey that includes a hat or a T-shirt...)

On one hand the change to include magazine type content a few years ago was kind of nice, but the staff there really does not seem to have a command of the older stuff, and I really don't care about a lot of what they do cover, so if given my druthers I would rather have them cut that out, and drop the subscription back a bit but I doubt that will happen. I don't expect them to be really knowledgeable about the older stuff, most of the editorial staff is not into it.

I do get annoyed, however when they make material mistakes in identification or description of cars they cover at auction. I take those reviews with a grain of salt but some may consider it gospel... The reports are best used as entertainment only unless you accept these opinions as expert - I guess I don't.

But the best bathroom reader ever put to print!!

Wow - looks like around a quarter of a turn - very cool. Glad to see he is doing it properly also - if a Model T or A can break a wrist I am sure a Packard could as well!

Thanks for sharing!

Hi FPTGearhead, yes the '39s are identical - confirmed by a quick trip to the garage!

A friend is checking into the Rhino liner for me and if reasonable, I will try it and post the results. I do not believe Kanter makes their own, I think they carry Steele's stuff.

I have the same problem with my '39 120 - the exterior is completely restored with the exception of the running boards so that is next on my list. I understand Steele or someone was reproducing these but discontinued due to quality control problems - or maybe low demand?

Gearhead, if you contact Steele I would also be interested. In fact, I wonder how many on this site would be interested in these for the '38-'39 juniors? Any other takers? I wonder how many people would be enough to justify a run?

I have heard, though, that the rhino liner is a pretty good solution and will be researching that here also, I think the key is to get the "finest" grade, or one with as little texture as possible.