This 1948 Packard Super 8 sedan represents perhaps the most car per dollar that we have in any of our showrooms. Taking a luxurious post-war Packard and adding a modern drivetrain, A/C, and a plush interior means that this is first-class transportation that will stand out just because it’s unusual. At this price, you’d be crazy to pass on this heavy cruiser. The post-war Packards are excellent choices for a mild resto-mod like this. One, they’re still full-sized cars, which means full-sized comfort. Two, they’re insanely affordable. And three, they’re pretty darned handsome in a 1940s aerodynamic sort of way. There’s a much bigger pile of money than the price tag would indicate invested in this appealing red sedan. The bodywork is nicely done and we’re guessing that this started out as a nice, straight car before any of the renovations began, because all four doors open and close with that solid feeling that modern cars just can’t seem to duplicate. The glowing burgundy paint has a bit of metallic in it, just enough to make it really shine in the sun, but it doesn’t look inappropriate in any way. It’s got a few signs of use, because this car was built to drive, but having seen a lot of this car’s siblings, we’ll state unequivocally that this one is far nicer than most. Add in a lot of very nicely restored chrome, including the familiar Packard grille and the cool bumper-less front end treatment, and you get a car that looks like it should cost a lot more than it does.
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Location: Lithia Springs, Georgia, United States
