This 1936 Packard Super 8 model 1405 convertible sedan, from single family ownership since 1967,  is in beautiful condition, won CCCA first, senior and premiere in national competition from 1994 to 1996, has been shown at Pebble Beach, and is ready to use and enjoy now with it’s hidden 2 speed Hone overdrive!  Offered by the Vault Classic Cars dealership, Fullerton, California.

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Beautifully finished in Packard blue, with matching metal Packard Trunk!

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1936 was the final year for the big 385 cubic inch straight 8 engine,  with 150 factory rated horsepower at 3,200 RPM.  Lots of power at low revs, lots of torque.

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very attractive coachwork on the 144 inch wheelbase.

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The word “Classic” was invented to describe this car!  It is the very epitome of style, ease of use, power and smoothness.

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The 17 ” wire wheels with whitewalls look exactly right.

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Excellent chrome plating, and I like the accessory Trippe lights

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Sidemounts, sidemount mirrors, and pinstripes on the hood!

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excellent top fabric

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Super high quality leather interior by Thornton, a legendary shop here in California

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Beautiful woodgrained dashboard and bright, lustrous instruments

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The Convertible sedan was usually an owner-driver car, but the divider window is available in case you need your chauffer to drive you!

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Spacious and comfortable.

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Beautiful top bows

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Absolutely beautiful!  note the heater below the dash on the right side.

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Beautiful metal trunk with luggage!

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A beautiful Packard Accessory

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Nicely finished!

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Also note the splash pan

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385 cubic inches, the last of it’s kind.  they got smaller next year, in ’37.

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This engine runs great!

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Correct engine number for the 1936 14th series.  This engine replaced the one that was in the car way back in the early hobby days.

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Beautiful.  This car is a beautifully kept older restoration,  still in excellent condition!

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Wow!

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Delightful

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A car that can be taken to shows and events, and driven there at freeway speeds!