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2372-5 [ 2302 ] Super Deluxe Eight Touring Sedan

Model Information
YEAR:
1950
SERIES:
23rd
MODEL BODY:
2372-5
MODEL CHASSIS:
2302
MODEL NAME:
Super Deluxe Eight Touring Sedan
VIN NUMBER:
2372-5-9803
THEFT NUMBER:
903356
BRIGGS/OTHER NUM:
2372 2930
General Information
STATUS:
Current Owner
STATUS DATE:
ACQUIRED WHERE:
Volo, IL
ACQUIRED DATE:
ACQUIRED CONDITION:
Excellent
OWNER:
Eric Hansford
OWNED LOCATION:
Loveland, OH
OWNED CONDITION:
Excellent
ORG DEALERSHIP:
DELIVERED DATE:
Interior Information Exterior Information
INTERIOR CODE:
PAINT CODE:
C
PAINT NAME:
Egyptian Sand
INTERIOR DESCRIPTION:
Newer headliner installed during previous restoration, All interior trim (dash and doors) that would have been painted with simulated wood grain has been painted gloss black during previous restoration, Steering wheel painted gloss black to match interior trim, Interior door panels and seat bases reupholstered in gray wool tweed material. During recent Filming Production Crew reupholstering of seat cushions, was found that original factory installed broadcloth material was still underneath gray wool tweed. Current seat cushions covered in brown mocha simulated leather.
EXTERIOR DESCRIPTION:
Accessory Egyptian Hood Ornament, Newer Aftermarket external mirrors (installed by previous owner - will be replaced by era appropriate door mounted mirrors in the future). Recent restoration actions performed on vehicle include repairs to damages incurred during filming of "Carol" movie by Filming Production Crew. Damages included both front quarter panels due to being towed on car dolly during transport to/from set and trunk repairs from insertion/removal of sound equipment during filming. Firewall Number: 903356 Briggs Number: 2372 2930
Drivetrain Information
ENGINE:
327 (8 Cyl, 150 Hp)
ENGINE SERIAL:
H404543
TRANSMISSION:
3 Speed Manual With R11 OD
Other Information
OPTIONAL EQUIPTMENT:
Egyptian Hood ornament, Optional Rear
back-up light, Factory AM Radio, 6V
Electrical system, Factory OD Lockout
cable replaced with Teflon aftermarket
cable to avoid possibility of seizing
and rust.
VEHICLE HISTORY/
PROJECT STATUS:
Researched ownershi
history includes as follows: Vehicle was owned for approximately 7-8 years by previous owner and restored in Ligonier, IN. Ownershi
was transferred to relative in 12/212 to prior to owner's death. Vehicle was auctioned by a href targetAuctions America/a in Auburn, IN to a href targetVolo Auto Museum/a in 5/213. Purchased from Volo Auto Museum (Volo, IL) in 8/213.



















Completing 6V Positive Ground to 12V Negative Ground conversion 8/219.
Vehicle Modifications
MODIFICATIONS:
Vehicle recent served as "hero car" in filming of "Carol" (US release date of November 27, 2015) starring Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara. Vehicle served as personal car to leading actresses during filming of "roadtrip" movie. Filming occurred during 03/2014 through 05/2014. Filming Production Crew requested reupholstering of seat cushions only in brown mocha simulated leather due to wanting better contrast with actress's clothing.

Vehicle also was requested to make "cameo role" in Don Cheadle's "Miles Ahead" movie (filming occurred during 08/2014 and release date unknown).

Interview information about vehicle filming involvement can be verified at:

http://www.cincinnati.com/story/entertainment/movies/2014/06/19/loveland-mans-packard-won-role-carol/10890687/

http://www.cincinnati.com/picture-gallery/entertainment/movies/2014/06/19/carols-car-loveland-mans-1949-packard/10881893/

Vehicle also seen in the International trailer for the movie "Carol" - a href="httpshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EH3zcuRQXNo" target="_self"Carol : Official International Trailer/a

Also, featured in the Packards International Magazine Fall 2014 Vol. 51. No. 3. (Pg 8-9)
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