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This Website is Dedicated to Packard Automobiles, in Particular the 1939 Super Eight.

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    Awards and Acknowlegements
  • AACA Junior First Prize Winner 2000 (Hershey, Pa)

  • AACA Senior First Prize Winner 2001 (Johnstown, Pa)

  • AACA National Award Nomination (Only 200 out of 6000 cars judged in 2001 were nominated for a National Award !!!)

    Click Here To See The 1939 Packard Brochure Featuring The Super Eight

    Click Here To See Original Paint Colors for the 1939 Super Eight

    Click Here To See a Newspaper Article Written About the Original Owner of my Super Eight

    Click Here To See a Photograph of the Original Owner

    Click Here To See The "Motor's Factory Shop Manual" Maintenance and Tune Up Guide

    Facts About The Super Eight

  • Model : Super Eight Model 1703
  • Body : 1272 Touring Sedan
  • Engine : Straight eight. Compression ratio 6.45 to 1.
  • Displacement/Horsepower : 320 ci/130 hp @ 3200 rpm
  • Bore x Stroke : 3.19 in x 5.00 in, floating type pistons.
  • Wheelbase : 127 in
  • Clutch: 11" diameter, semi-centrifugal, single dry plate type.
  • Transmission: Synchronized, carburized, helically-cut gears. Three speed handshift located on steering column.
  • Electrical System: Large capacity air-cooled generator with vibrator type voltage control. Vacuum spark advance, fuel compensator.
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  • Front Suspension: Independent double-action "Safe-T-Flex" shock absorbers with coil springs.
  • Rear Suspension: Semi-elliptical leaf springs with double acton shock absorbers. Rear stabilizer bar with "fifth" shock absorber.
  • Rear Axle: Semi-floating type of hypoid design.
  • Brakes: Servo-sealed hydraulic service brakes on all four wheels. Mechanical handbrake operating rear wheel brake shoes.
  • Number Produced : 3,962
  • Original Base Price : $ 1,732.00

    • Standard Equipment:
  • Jack Pads
  • One Spare Wheel and Tire
  • Chrome Wheel Trim Rings
  • Jack and Tool Equipment
  • Two Interior Sun Visors
  • Two Automatic Windshield Wipers
  • Defroster Vents in Windshield Moulding and Body
  • Rear View Mirror
  • Two Combination Tail & Stop Lights
  • Center License Light
  • Dome Lights (Closed Models)
  • Twin Horns
  • DeLuxe Radiator Ornament
  • Electric Clock and Automatic Cigarette Lighter in Dash
  • Rheostat Switch for Instrument Panel Lights
  • Robe Cord With Wrist Strap at Each End
  • Two Hammocks in Rear Compartment
  • Center Folding Arm Rest in Rear Seat Back
  • Ash Receiver & Cigarette Lighter in Rear
  • Two Satin-Lined Arm Slings in Rear

    Options on My Super Eight:

  • Radio
  • Overdrive
  • Dual Sidemounts
  • Heater
  • Grill Bars
  • Trippe Lights

    • Click Here To Read About the Shop That Restored My Packard

    Click Here To See My Other Classic Car

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