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1477 [ 1903 ] One-Sixty Super Eight Convertible Sedan

Model Information
YEAR:
1941
SERIES:
19th
MODEL BODY:
1477
MODEL CHASSIS:
1903
MODEL NAME:
One-Sixty Super Eight Convertible Sedan
VIN NUMBER:
1477-2021
THEFT NUMBER:
*MISSING*
BRIGGS/OTHER NUM:
*MISSING*
General Information
STATUS:
Current Owner
STATUS DATE:
ACQUIRED WHERE:
Ridgefield, CT
ACQUIRED DATE:
ACQUIRED CONDITION:
Good
OWNER:
RogerDetroit
OWNED LOCATION:
Bloomfield Hills, MI
OWNED CONDITION:
Concours Ready
ORG DEALERSHIP:
DELIVERED DATE:
Interior Information Exterior Information
INTERIOR CODE:
Opt
PAINT CODE:
G
PAINT NAME:
Flare Taupe
INTERIOR DESCRIPTION:
Optional red leather
EXTERIOR DESCRIPTION:
Laguna Maroon Opalescent Body, Tan top (no color trim)
Drivetrain Information
ENGINE:
356 (8 cyl, 160 hp)
ENGINE SERIAL:
D502303
TRANSMISSION:
3 Speed Manual With OD
Other Information
OPTIONAL EQUIPTMENT:
Radio, Heater, defroster, rear bumper bars, dual sidemounts, running boards and interior plastic trim in optional maroon to match the body.
VEHICLE HISTORY/
PROJECT STATUS:
pWe Purchased the car in 1999 in Ridgefield, CT from Dr. Robert Mead, DDS who said he bought it at Hershey(?) from, "the Carl Ainsley estate." I have been told the car was at one time owned by Bob Earhart of Holly Springs, PA. The car had been delivered new in 1941 by the Philadelphia Packard Dealer.


pSince purchasing the car we did a major restoration, new paint, new carpet, new to
and rebuilt the motor and overdrive. The car earned it's CCCA Premier crest with a score of 99.75 pts. at the national convention. We have taken First in Class at the 22 and 27 PAC National Meets. The car has been shown atnumerousevents and wons several awards, including Meadowbrook Hall, CCCA Classic Experience andBay Harbor Concours.


pWe alsoenjoy driving the car and recently took it on a tour of northern Michigan in the Leelanau Peninsula area withMotor City Packards.
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