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Looking to identify my convertible sedan from 1937...
Chassis and front body, 6 cylinder, all would identify as a 115c convertible.
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It has 2 rows os seats though.
I’m aware Graber used to convert the convertble coupe 115 into a sedan. This one looks quite different. I guess this is a one of a kind transformation done in a barn, though the finish and quality of the work is superb.´

Any ideas where to find info?

I’d be quite grateful...

Regards,

Karel (Belgium)

Isn't that a Victoria? I don't see any reference to such a car in the 1937 Packard salesman's book. A convertible Victoria was offered in the Super Eight line, but I see no reference to such a car in the 110 or 120 lines. You probably have a custom bodied car, whether factory or outside supplied, or perhaps a special export model.

It's a convertible victoria and not a factory offering. I suggest you look carefully for coachbuilder's identification, often found on the lower edge of the cowl, or on doorsills, sometimes underneath carpets, etc. Creating these convertible victorias on the junior series Packards was especially popular with European coachbuilders. If it still carries the original vehicle number, the first 4 digits should tell you what the original factory vehicle was, I'd guess at a 1084 5-passenger touring coupe.

G'day KarelS,
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I invite you to include your '37 Packard Convertible in PackardInfo's Packard Vehicle Registry.

This car is definitely a custom body job, most likely by a European coach builder. The only factory convertible offering from Packard in 1937 on the 115C chassis was the two seat Convertible Coupe. There was a four door Convertible Sedan available only on the 120 chassis along with a two seat 120 Convertible Coupe. But no Victoria on either Junior chassis.