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1938 Packard 1668 Eight. nbsp;Here is a car that does not come to market often. Offered for sale is our 1938 Packard Rollston Town Car. We are not Packard experts. but from what we can tell it is a 1668 Eight All Weather Brougham by Rollston on a 127 inch wheelbase. We can find no reliable numbers. but we do have an article stating that Rollston built an average of 20 of these cars annually. so how many still exist?

For a brief history: Rollston was a custom coach builder for the auto industry located in New York. They survived the Depression. but were finally forced to close it's doors in 1938 due to financial reasons. The company was reformed as the Rollson Company in September of 1938. They built 40 to 50 car bodies until their demise in 1941 due to World War II. This car becomes one of the very last units produced by the original Rollston Company.

With the help of Mr. Tom Cook. renowned Packard “guru” of Washington state. we purchased the vehicle in September of 2006. We were told the car came from a California estate and the accompanying paperwork showed a vehicle registration slip from Los Angeles.

The condition of the vehicle is very good to excellent. On a scale of 1 to 10. I would list the paint as an 8. A vast amount of the exterior chrome has been replated but the gas cap cover does show signs of minor pitting. The car appears to have the original wheel covers which are in very good condition. and the grill slats have been restored and are fully functional. All lighting appears to be original and functional and the car has been converted to a 12 volt system for ease of operation.

The interior of the car has been restored with what appears to be a period correct beige cloth and the rear folding jump seats are correct and functional. The original sound-powered microphone for front to rear communications is there. but not functioning. The front seat has been covered in a black vinyl. and is free from rips or tears. as is the front roof covering.

The vehicle has had a “vintage heat” system installed in the rear that can be removed. The front seat has the original Packard heater with the tags intact that is correct and functional.

The running gear is extra ordinary. The legendary Packard “straight eight” purrs as it did when new in 1938 with no unusual noises or smoking. The front suspension underwent a total rebuild with new king pins installed approximately 500 miles ago. The tires are a period-correct radial ply tire from Coker Tire and the brakes are fine.

The odometer currently reads 57. 88; however. we make no statement to it's accuracy.

We have tried to keep the description as honest and accurate as possible. The car is located in Lexington. Kentucky and is available for sale/viewing any time with an appointment. We can supply additional information. photos. or videos upon request.

WE DO HAVE THE CAR ADVERTISED LOCALLY AND WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO END THE AUCTION AT ANYTIME!!

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