1938 Packard Touring Sedan

 ☎ Call to 773-267-2684 for more information 1938 Packard Super 8 Touring Sedan UNREAL SURVIVOR- 95% Original MUSEUM CAR Vehicle Overview: Stock: EV463 VIN: 11132041 Year: 1938 Exterior Color: Black Make: Packard Interior Color: Tan Model: Super 8 Mileage: 1735 Engine: Straight 8 Transmission: Manual Vehicle Description:

1938 Packard 1604 Super 8

Touring Sedan

 

Extremely Well Preserved SURVIVOR!!

 

134” Wheelbase

320cid Straight 8 w/

3 Speed Manual Transmission

 

2bbl Carb / 130hp!

 

5 Person Touring Sedan

 

All Original

 

3 Owners – Incredible Provenance!!

 

Previously on Display in a Museum in Northern Ohio!

(1951-1963)

 

 

 

Vin # 1113 – 2041

Motor # 216130 – Original!

 

 

 

CALL TODAY 773-267-2684

 

 

 

We purchased this from what is believed to be only the third owner!

 

 

WE SHIP WORLDWIDE!

 

PPI's WELCOME

 

 

 

OFFERS WELCOME!

 

 

 

Evolve Motors is pleased to present this gorgeous 1938 Packard. a true original survivor!

Vehicle Photos: Vehicle Warranty:

1938 Packard 1604 Super 8

Touring Sedan

 

Extremely Well Preserved SURVIVOR!!

 

134” Wheelbase

320cid Straight 8 w/

3 Speed Manual Transmission

 

2bbl Carb / 130hp!

 

5 Person Touring Sedan

 

All Original

 

3 Owners – Incredible Provenance!!

 

Previously on Display in a Museum in Northern Ohio!

(1951-1963)

 

 

 

Vin # 1113 – 2041

Motor # 216130 – Original!

 

 

 

CALL TODAY 773-267-2684

 

 

 

We purchased this from what is believed to be only the third owner!

 

 

WE SHIP WORLDWIDE!

 

PPI's WELCOME

 

 

 

OFFERS WELCOME!

 

 

 

Evolve Motors is pleased to present this gorgeous 1938 Packard. a true original survivor!

 

If these wheels could talk… I could only imagine the places this Packard has gone or the people it has carried in it’s 78 years on this planet. Let’s start with a quick history lesson on this beautiful old survivor. What we know is that the car was purchased originally in 1938 by an affluent woman. Since we don’t know her name at this point. we’ll just refer to her as “Miss Daisy”. And since Miss Daisy was only planning to be driven in this pristine automobile. she opted to have the jump seats removed for more leg room in the rear passenger area. We do note that the car was also optioned from the factory with a rear speaker out of the accessory catalog (we were told was a rare option) and white-wall tires. a $23. 50 option in 1938.

As the story unfolds. we discover that the car was later put into a museum in Northern Ohio. where it sat on display for 12 years from 1951 until 1963.

Here’s where it gets good… In 1963 the museum went belly-up. causing them to liquidate their entire collection. As the Packard was heading to a local auction to be sold to the highest bidder. Charles Millner (Millner’s Cafeteria – Urbana. OH) literally chased the car down and bought it before it went across the auction block. He picked the car up for $600. an all original museum piece.

In 1967 Charles had the local Packard shop rebuild the engine. He noted a high water temperature issue since then. His son. Dave. informed us that he never went through the cooling system to ensure efficiency when he did the rebuild. This story is consistent with the most recent owner. At the time. Charles had his large car collection widdled down to only 3 cars; a ‘35 Ford Phaeton. a Model-T Roadster. and this gorgeous ‘38 Packard Super 8.

In 1998. Charles and Dave sold the car to Wally N. in Chicago. Wally corroborated the high temp story with us. and informed us that he was the one who installed the electric fan and temperature gauge in the driver side glove box. Wally kept the car in a garage here in Chicago for the better part of the last 2 decades. where we discovered it.

*Dave Millner – son of Charles (Millner’s Cafeteria) – Still lives in Urbana where he is a professional photographer. We would like to thank him for giving us such a neat history lesson on this rare old Packard.

 

Now let’s talk about the incredible condition of this luxury sedan…

 

First of all. let’s just get this one word out of the way now:

Patina – This car has so much original patina it is unbelievable! I don’t want to mince my words here. I don’t mean patina as in rust. wear and tear. and overall rough condition. I speak of patina as a light age spot. a character mark. or just a sign that the car has been used. and is surviving in original condition. There’s a pretty big difference between a rusty old clock. and a beautifully aged brass bell. and we’d like to keep your mindset in the latter if possible.

 

The exterior of this large car is an all original time-piece. The body is all original tins with the only repair noted down inside the pocket of the driver’s side side-mount wheel well. Three of the four fender flares were refinished by Wally (previous owner) at his shop. as the paint was obviously worn through and heavily faded in spots. A quality job was done. and he took care not to spray over any original hardware. It’s hard to tell which fenders were refurbished and which are original. but we do note that the left front fender was left in original condition. The car shows incredible checking in the original lacquer paint. especially up the rear roof supports. as noted in the pictures. The paint is nice and consistent throughout. with only a couple light burn spots down to the primer on the rear deck lid. The original chrome bumpers and trim shine like new. Even the chrome grille is nice and straight. and it even opens up at higher temperature to allow air flow to the radiator! The glass lenses on all lights are scratch-free and flawless. The side-mount parts are all intact and in excellent condition. Even the side-mount rear view mirrors have the distinctive Packard logo. giving the car just that much more character. It appears as if the spare tires were never used! The wheel centers appear to be restored. or just in absolutely fantastic original condition. The glass throughout is all in great shape. showing very little sign of aging. The tracks move freely up and down and without slop. Even the rear side vent windows crank open freely. as do the front side vents. All of the seals and gaskets appear original and well preserved. There are absolutely NO RUST HOLES WHATSOEVER! The rockers show normal paint chips and patina from driving and are as solid as can be along with the rest of the original running boards. The final touch was done by the previous owner. Wally. as he painted the white pinstripe red. He says he did it by hand. and he did a high quality job with it. I think it gives it just the right flare. adding to the red centers of the hubcaps and bumper emblems. This car could (and should) easily roll into another museum for another decade and attract just as much attention as it did back in the 60’s. if not. more!

 

Now that we’ve walked around the outside of this gorgeous time capsule. lets take a moment and appreciate the sound of the nearly 80 year old door. as it opens and closes so crisply. and with no squeaks or creaks. The latches click tight like a suit-case. requiring very little effort to open and close a door that probably weighs more than you! The interior of this car is original. and absolutely unreal. The Mohair floor and door panel material is superbly preserved. as is the broadcloth material on the seating appointments. Again. we note that this car is all original. Take a stroll back in time with all of the art decco door handles. cranks. and visor brackets that are in excellent condition. Mind you. these small accoutrements were only used in the year 1938. so it’s nice to appreciate such timeless originality. that was by far in a league of it’s own. The seat springs are still in their individual sacs and look like new. The seats feel firm and solid. free of sag. We do note some minor separation on the driver’s side seat edge. mainly from entry into and exit out of this large car. The gauges deserve to be a museum exhibit all their own. showing perfect patina and aging throughout. all evenly worn. As we climb into the back seat we’re please to find the rear side shades moved freely and are still in great shape. with just one string undone on the passenger side bottom “guide wire”. The headliner is original and in excellent condition. free from sag. or excess moisture build up. Again. we note that this car was optioned with a rear speaker. which was a rare option for 1938. We’re assuming because “Miss Daisy” was only going to be riding in the back seat. she wanted to have the most enjoyable experience possible. so she paid the extra money to have the speaker factory installed. The best part; normally you open an 80 year old car that’s sat most of it’s life in garages and storage. and you expect to smell that “smell”. We are pleased to announce that this car is “funk-free”. and has no noticeable odors of mold. moisture. or moth balls.

 

Now that we’ve got you drooling. let’s pick those jaws up off the floor and open the hood. What we’ll find lying between those beefy fender flares. is a well preserved. all original “Straight 8”. This large engine produces an impressive 130hp. Now that may seem a bit light. especially given this Packard’s boisterous size. but remember this was 1938. To have such an amount of power in such a large car was a true sign of prominence in it’s time. This car commands attention. not just with it’s good looks. but with it’s rugged reliability and horsepower left to spare. The motor checked out well. with great compression on all 8 cylinders. along with a nice smooth. rattle free idle. We serviced the car mechanically with a full tune-up. rebuilt carburetor. checked and reset timing. etc. The car runs beautifully. accelerates nicely. and shifts properly. It doesn’t burn oil. and it tracks straight and stops straight. What more could a guy (or gal) want or need in a classic cruiser? The prior owner did add a 12v electric fan and a temperature gauge. as noted in the car’s history.

 

All in all we were extremely excited about this entire Packard as a whole. To have such a true original time capsule. that’s been so well preserved over the years. is almost unheard of in this day and age. An all original. unrestored. unmolested. museum quality Packard doesn’t just show up on the internet everyday. Take advantage of the opportunity to own this beautiful time-piece today. Call Evolve Motors to hear more! 

About Evolve Motors:  We are here to answer any questions that you may have. We would love for you to come see the car in person but understand that many of our buyers are out of state or international. Please do not hesitate to call us and have one of our sales representatives do a 'walk around' with you on the phone. It is our goal to do everything we can to make you comfortable with your purchase and to ensure that no questions are left unanswered and that you are 100% satisfied with your purchase.             Evolve Motors is not a typical car dealership. Our qualified and experienced staff has carefully curated one of the finest selections of classic and collectible vehicles in the greater Chicago area. Our facility boasts a dedicated detail space. a mechanical service facility. and a complete body repair and restoration shop. Each vehicle is carefully inspected and serviced to ensure that it meets our highest standards. We are dedicated to enhancing every aspect of the customer experience. from the initial visit to long after the purchase of a vehicle or service.  
We are pleased to offer our clientele the best vehicles available at great prices. With consignment packages. financing options. and worldwide transportation solutions. we deliver our customers a full circle buying experience. We also provide top caliber mechanical and restoration services at exceptionally reasonable rates.  
Evolve Motors is family owned and operated and in its second generation of ownership. We pride ourselves on building long lasting relationships based on trust. loyalty and respect. We are passionate about our business and enjoying life; we believe that shines through in everything we do. We invite you to come explore the variety of automobiles we have thoughtfully selected for our inventory. We look forward to you becoming the next valued member of the Evolve Motors family.
 We are here to answer any questions that you may have. We would love for you to come see the car in person but understand that many of our buyers are out of state or international. Please do not hesitate to call us and have one of our sales representatives do a 'walk around' with you on the phone. It is our goal to do everything we can to make you comfortable with your purchase and to ensure that no questions are left unanswered and that you are 100% satisfied with your purchase.  

Call today! 773-267-2684

 

**CALL US TO SEE IF YOU QUALIFY FOR $300

TOWARDS TRANSPORTATION COSTS**

Evolve Motors a division of Albany inc. IS AN ACCREDITED BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU MEMBER.

CALL 773-267-2684 WITH ANY QUESTIONS

INTERNATIONAL CALLERS PLEASE CALL 

773-267-2684

***WE CAN HELP YOU SELL YOUR CLASSIC OR COLLECTIBLE CAR. ASK ABOUT  Evolve Motor's CONSIGNMENTSERVICES***

 

WE SHIP WORLDWIDE!

 

If you would like to know the RESERVE – CALL 773-267-2684

If you would like us to walk around the vehicle with you on the phone – CALL 773-267-2684

Terms and Conditions: Payment Options We accept the following payment methods:
- Cashier's Check/money order
- Loan check from eBay Financing Center
- Cash (in person)
- Personal check (once cleared)
Vehicle Pickup & Shipping General Terms

Placing a Bid: Your bid constitutes a legally binding contract to purchase this vehicle. Please do not bid if you're not seriously interested or financially able to purchase this vehicle.  Please read eBay's User Agreement

Evolve Motors reserves the right to. Obtain and verify the registered information of all users who bid on this auction. Cancel any and all bids at our discretion. or end the auction early if necessary.

Bidders Age: You must be 18 years of age or older to Bid.

 

Special eBay Bid Retraction Rules: Please read eBay's "Retracting a Bid" If you place a bid before the last 12-hour period of the auction: You may retract that bid before that last 12-hour period but only for exceptional circumstances. You will not be allowed to retract that bid during the last 12-hour period of the auction. If you place a bid during the last 12-hour period of the auction: You will be allowed to retract the bid for exceptional circumstances but only if you do so within one hour after placing the bid.

 

Funds & Financing: For help in arranging for a Pre-Approved loan or for any questions please e-mail or phone Michael at
(773) 267-2684 prior to bidding.

 

Buyers Inspection: Evolve Motors has done our best to disclose all information known about this vehicle for auction.  Evolve Motors welcomes a buyers inspection. If you plan to have a buyers inspection. please make sure you inspect the vehicle prior to the auction ending. Inspection fees if any are Buyers responsibility.

 

Representations and Warranties made by seller: This vehicle is being sold "as is". Manufacturer's warranties may still apply. Extended warranty may be available. nbsp;e-mail or phone Michael at (773) 267-2684 for details. No representations or warranties are made by seller. nor are any representations or warranties relied upon by bidders in making bids.

 

Taxes and Registration fees: Out of state buyers are responsible for all state. county. city taxes and fees. as well as title service fees in the state that the vehicle will be registered. All taxes and fees must be paid in full in order for vehicle to be titled and registered.

 

Title Information: Vehicles titles may be held by banks or lenders as collateral for loans. In many cases there is a delay in receiving the original instruments up to 21 days from the time we pay a vehicle off. While we usually have all titles in our possession at closing. there are occasions where we may be waiting for them to arrive. If payment is made by cashier's or personal checks we will hold all titles for 10 days or until funds have cleared.

 

Shipping & Delivery: All shipping charges are buyer's responsibility.  Evolve Motors will help with shipping arrangements but will not be responsible in any way for claims arising from shipping damage! Licensed Carriers are generally insured for $3. 00. 00. 00. We assume no responsibility for damages incurred after the vehicle leaves our showroom. All shipping arrangements are provided by Evolve Motors as a courtesy. We are not affiliated with any carrier. Any claims or other communication regarding shipment of vehicles will be between you and the shipper. not with Evolve Motors. The amount of time it takes for delivery is dependent on the carrier. but is generally 7-14 days from the date the vehicle is picked up from our facility until it is delivered to your destination. Verify with the shipper for an Estimate Time of Arrival to be sure.

 

Finalizing your Purchase: Evolve Motors will contact the successful high bidder by e-mail after the auction closes. Successful high bidder MUST communicate with Michael at Evolve Motors by  e-mail or phone
(773) 267-2684 within 24 hours of the auction ending to make arrangements to complete their transaction. If we cannot confirm your intention to buy or the sale is not completed within 5 days. we reserve the right to relist this vehicle or sell to any other qualified buyer. In order to secure bid on vehicle. Successful bidder (BUYER) must within 24 hours of bid closing send to Seller a Deposit in the amount of 10% by major credit card. cash in person or bank certified funds. Within 72 hours of bid closing. Buyer must send balance of funds by bank wire transfer. cash in person. bank certified funds to Seller. At time of sending initial deposit. Buyer MUST fax copy of their State issued valid Driver License. Furthermore. before said vehicle is released for shipment to Buyer. all other Sale related and title related paperwork must be signed and returned complete to Seller.

 

Fees and Taxes

All sales are subject to taxes which will vary based on the state in which you register.   All sales are also subject to a $150 documentation fee for paperwork processing.  

☎ Call to 773-267-2684 for more information

Also published at eBay.com

Want to buy this car?