1936 Packard Henney Hearse

1936 Packard Henney Hearse

This 1936 Packard is a commercial chassis that was originally either a hearse or ambulance (or both) with coachwork by the Henney Motor Car Company of Freeport. Illinois. Packard and Henney had an exclusive agreement since the mid 1930's through the mid 1950's. Henney provided bodies for Packard's

ambulances

. hearses

and

flower cars

. and they often provided special custom body work for passenger cars.

This beautiful and rare Packard has an original wheelbase of 160”. There are no body modifications. as the body is 100% original.

The rest of the car has been updated with modern components. that enables the car to be driven anywhere.

Some of the improvements include:

Front Suspension. Camaro independent with Global West Suspension tubular control arms and Varishock variable coilovers

Rear Suspension. Ford 9”

Brakes. 4 wheel power disc

Power Steering. GM

Gas Tank. aluminum 24 gallon

Engine. Chevrolet 468 cubic inch big block

671 supercharger

GM 700 R 4 automatic transmission

Custom aluminum radiator

Vintage Air AC and heat (R 134 A refrigerant and electronic controls)

Wheels. Boyd Coddington. 17” front and 18” rear

Interior Woodwork. custom elm burl wood. by Wabbitts Wood Works

Power front seats

Power Windows. Specialty Power Windows

Instruments. VDO

Sound System. Kenwood. 7” screen

The car is always garaged under a car cover.

My wife and I have driven this car primarily to car shows and we have regularly traveled to long distance out of state car shows. and just take it to dinner or out for ice cream. This car can be driven anywhere.

We always see smiles and a thumbs up from others while driving. There is always a crowd around this awesome car at shows. and the enjoyment of interacting with folks about this car has always been fun.

There is always plenty of room for your friends and “stuff” with this car.

The car was also on an episode of ‘My Classic Car' with Dennis Gage……see You Tube video link.

youtube. com/watch?v=w Bj 0 J 9 Tx Si Q

The wife says it is time to downsize. so I am reluctantly selling.

Please ask any questions. I encourage anyone that is interested to see how nice the car is in person.

Note:

This car is being sold as is. where is. with no warranty provided or implied. Please call to see and inspect the car in person prior to bidding. The car must be paid in full within 7 days of close of auction. This listing is available locally and owner has reserved the right to end auction without notice. Buyer is responsible for transportation of vehicle and vehicle must be picked up within 14 days of close of auction unless prior arrangements are made.

Thank you.

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