1937 Packard Series 1502Super Eight 320 cubic inch in line L head eight cylinder engine. Bore & Stroke 3-3/16in. x 5 in. Compression Ratio 6.4 standard. 7.0 optional. Brake Horse power 135@3200 r.p.m. Main Bearings: nine Valve Lifters: Roller cam Carburetor: Stromberg Selective Synchromesh, 3 Speeds Forward/ 1 Reverse Floor shift Single Disc Clutch Hydraulic Brakes on all four wheels Introduced in 1936 Total Production 5,793 |
The Packard is a custom Rollston Coach bodied phaeton. Resting on a 139" wheelbase, it seats seven passengers, with two auxiliary seats riding forward. The interior's leather seats were made to match the Ditzler's Ardsley Green of the body and it is appointed with two folding arm rests and side pockets on all of the doors.
This 1937 Packard has a colorful history, largely due to its second owner. He used it extensively to plow and harrow the garden, haul trailer loads of stone and chauffeured his pair of German Shepherds that had a deep and abiding fondness for the carpeting and upholstery. This love of the interior extended to the owner as well so much so he attempted to be buried in it unfortunately for him, a suitable plot could not be found!
1937 Rollston Packard is pictured on the left and a 1941 Darrin Packard is on the right. Also displayed is a Red Crown Gas Pump and a 1926 Henderson Motorcycle.
