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Not much to say about this one. I pulled it from a barn in northern Illinois about five years ago with high hopes of a restoration but the combined realities of no money, time or sufficient skills have conspired to kill that dream.

The car is most likely a parts car however, enough remains that a restoration could be attempted. You'd lose your shirt financially but the critical pieces are present: 356 (engine number matches with chassis build date) with Electromatic clutch and overdrive are all present. Interior is quite rough but everything Packard put there remains and can be used for patterns. The next owner will need to source the Custom wheel covers, a mast for the roof antenna, and rocker moldings. Everything else seems present and accounted for.

The car has been off the road since 1983. It rolls on four good tires (they hold air...) but the engine is seized. I tried soaking it over the winter but to no avail. Plan on a full rebuild.

The body is rough and the right rear fender took a serious hit from part of the barn that was falling down around it. The good news is that it didn't appear to affect the roof/door interface as the doors operate smoothly and maintain a uniform spacing with the roof and rear fender. You might be able to work the damage out however I was planning on replacing the quarter panel.

The pictures tell most of the story. I'd like to move it to a caretaker in the Packard community so I'm starting here first. Send me a PM and we can go from there.

I'd like to get $1500 but will consider reasonable offers. At present I am NOT considering parting it out.

I hold a clear Ohio title in my name that will easily transfer to yours. Loading is no problem as she rolls smoothly and is currently sitting on my driveway on a main road in suburban Cleveland, Ohio. I don't know anything about shipping cars but would be happy to learn if needed.

If you're keeping score, here are the critical numbers:
V/N: 2122 7841 issued 7 August 1947 for Vernon Motors in Chillicothe, MO.
Body Tag: 2122 7380
Engine #: F517757
Thief Proof: 737867
Build Sheet: 5511 2122 D 7841 EMC OD UHD RR 203
Originally Atlantic Blue with a Blue interior.

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Doors are solid...rockers need some work (mostly inner panels)...And the trunk floor needs replaced, too.

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The interior was covered in heavy blue vinyl for years. It didn't save the original material but preserved it enough to allow it to serve as useful patterns for replacement.

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The good news with the motor is that when I drained the radiator and crankcase there was no mixing of fluids so I'm guessing that the block isn't cracked. I did attempt to soak the cylinders over the winter but nothing would budge. Cylinders # 7 and #8 seem to be holding the penetrating oil so I would guess that's likely where the hang-up is.

I did pull some EM clutch pieces in order to facilitate head removal. All of those parts were labeled and come with the car. Anything else that you see missing was removed as I poked around the engine when I first brought it home. All of those piece have also been bagged and labeled and come with the car. (Radiator isn't pictured, but I have that, too.)

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As I mentioned above, the wheel covers are MIA as are the rocker moldings and one door piece. The roof antenna is there but needs the mast replaced. Everything else (including the front bumper and bumper guards) come with the car.

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If I left anything out, please let me know. I have a few more pictures available and am happy to photograph anything you might want to see.

Given that it's an example of just a handful of post-war CCCA Classics, I'd love to see it go to a Packard guy (or gal) that can restore her or put her to use in the restoration of another of these Custom Supers.

I've had some interest but nothing serious so far. The car is now on Craigslist in Cleveland as I want to move this car before the snow flies! Don't be shy...make me an offer I can't refuse.

Sold! She's on her way to Sweden.

Scott,
for noting the Registry entry as Sold!