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1948 Packard Super 8 Convertible Victoria

This 1948 Packard Super 8 Convertible Victoria was beautifully restored to the highest standards by Fred Mauck and his team at Kings Auto.  Fred Mauck was the Chief Judge for the Packard Club , and this car was restored to his exacting and expert standards.  Fred Passed away last year, a huge loss for the entire Packard community, and this car is being sold by his estate.

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Absolutely Gorgeous! And well equipped with Packard Straight 8 of 327 Cubic inches, 3 speed manual transmission with factory overdrive, Radio, Heater, Electromatic clutch ( Vacuum operated clutch ) Power top, Power windows, Power seats, Cormorant hood ornament and foglamps!

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Fresh chrome, beautiful paint and bodywork – it’s as close to a new ’48 Packard as can be!

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This car is a trophy-grabber, with Best of Show Postwar at the 2010 Packard Membership meet, with 242 out of 250 points, and at the 2011 Packard meet with 245 out of 250 points.  Other trophies were earned at the Muckenthaler concours, Enderle show, and others!  These trophies are proof of the high quality of the restoration.

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Spectacular and correct!

Here it is in operation!

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The colors are pleasing and beautiful – Arizona Beige Paint with Red Leather and tan whipcord interior.  I like how the red wheels visually pop against the car!

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Here’s a detail that isn’t often seen – the bumper inset is painted body color, just like when it left the factory!

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Gorgeous interior , and correctly done, with authentic materials and patterns.  Leather  with whipcord (or corduroy) cloth, beatifully restored steering wheel, and brilliant dashboard.

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The same view that the showroom customers got at the Packard Dealer in 1948.

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Rear compartment as beautiful as the front.  Also note the nice finish to the top bows.

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And the top in the up position – a beautiful black stay-fast convertible top.

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Beautiful doorpanel and doorjamb

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Beautiful Packard rubber step plate.  note also the power seat switch.

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It’s even gorgeous UNDERNEATH the dashboard!

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Nicely and correctly detailed engine bay.

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Packard went to Grey for the engine color in ’48

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Excellent!

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Note the new and correct wiring harness

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Here’s a detail of the electromatic vacuum controller

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2279 is the Packard code for Super 8 Victoria Convertible.

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Clean and detailed underneath

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Nice!

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Nicely done trunk, with beautiful spare wheel, and the extremely rare and not often seen spare tire hubcap!

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Nice inner trunk lid

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Beautiful power window switches

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Excellent stayfast top

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A gorgeous car!

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Wow!

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Look at that gleaming chrome!

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Ready to enjoy now!

Offered by the Vault Classic Cars Dealership, Fullerton, CA, call us at 714-401-1047

 

International customers are welcome to buy! We’ve sent many cars overseas.

 

THERE IS NO COOLING OFF PERIOD UNLESS YOU OBTAIN A CONTRACT CANCELLATION OPTION.  California law does not provide for a “cooling off” period for vehicle lease or purchase contracts. Therefore, you cannot later cancel such a contract simply because you change your mind, decide the vehicle costs too much, or wish you had acquired a different vehicle. After you sign a motor vehicle purchase or lease contract, it may only be cancelled with the agreement of the seller or lessor or for legal cause, such as fraud. However, California law does require the seller to offer a 2 day contract cancellation option on used vehicles with a purchase price of less than $40,000, subject to certain statutory conditions. See the vehicle contract cancellation option agreement for details.

The prospective purchaser of a vehicle may, at his or her own expense and with the approval of the dealer, have the vehicle inspected by an independent third party either on or off the dealership premises.  All Prices shown DO NOT include California Sales Tax,  DMV fees, smog certificate on post-1975 vehicles, Documentation fees, and any late registration fees owed to DMV. Out of state customers are responsible to pay sales tax and any other government fees in their own state.  Out of state customers are not required to pay California Sales Tax and DMV fees IF the car is shipped by ICC licensed carrier that issues a bill of lading.  If you fly in and drive it home, we are required to charge Tax and DMV for driving on California roads!  All signed contract documentation must be received AND full payment received before the car will be released to the new owner.

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Sold AS-IS, with NO WARRANTY. Delivery F.O.B. Fullerton, CA.  This car is sold Mileage exempt, meaning it’s not possible to know the original mileage.  It is the buyer’s responsibility to either inspect the car in person or enlist the services of an inspector prior to sale.  The car may have minor or major flaws that are not evident in the photos and description.  Federally required “buyer’s guide”,  marked AS-IS, NO WARRANTY is incorporated in this contract by reference.  CONDITIONS OF SALE, 4 PAGES, are incorporated in this contract by reference.

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We are happy to work with legitimate overseas buyers, and we can assist with getting the car shipped to most international ports. Shipping is at buyers expense, the car is sold FOB Anaheim, CA. There is an additional $200 cost to flatbed the car to any  freight forwarder in the Los Angeles, CA area.  Call us during Pacific Daylight Business hours at 714-401-1047.

THERE IS NO COOLING OFF PERIOD UNLESS YOU OBTAIN A CONTRACT CANCELLATION OPTION. California law does not provied for a "cooling off" period for vehicle lease or purchase contracts. Therefore, you cannot later cancel such a contract simply because you change your mind, decide the vehicle costs too much, or wish you had acquired a different vehicle. After you sign a motor vehicle purchase or lease contract, it may only be cancelled with the agreement of the seller or lessor or for legal cause, such as fraud. however, California law does require the seller to offer a 2 day contract cancellation option on used vehicles with a purchase price of less than $40,000, subject to certain statutory conditions. This contract cancellation option requirement does not apply to the sale of a motorcycle or an off-highway motor vehicle subject to identification under California law. See the vehicle contract cancellation option agreement for details. The prospective purchaser of a vehicle may, at his or her own expense and with the approval of the dealer, have the vehicle inspected by an independent third party either on or off the dealership premises. 11709.1 California Vehicle code. All Prices shown DO NOT include California Sales Tax, DMV fees, smog certificate on post-1975 vehicles, Documentation fees, and any late registration fees owed to DMV. Out of state customers are responsible to pay sales tax and any other government fees in their own state. Out of state customers are not required to pay California Sales Tax and DMV fees IF the car is shipped by ICC licensed carrier, AND a notarized statement of delivery is signed upon delivery. Unfortunately, if you fly in and drive it home, we are required to charge Tax and DMV for the privilege of driving on California roads ! We do not offer financing. All contract documentation must be signed and the car paid for in full before the car can be released to the buyer. Sold AS-IS, with NO WARRANTY. All Photos and descriptions in this website are copyrighted 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009,2010

Designed by Ken Weeks.