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1939 PACKARD SIX (1700) STATION WAGON (WOODY)
COACHWORK BY J.T. CANTRELL
Chassis No. 1700-2192
Engine No. B-18672A
Black with wooden sectioned bodywork
Engine: six cylinder, in line, side valve, L head, 245ci., 100bhp at 3200rpm. Single downdraught Chandler carburettor. Gearbox: three speed Packard selective with synchromesh; Suspension: front, independent coil springs, rear, semi-elliptic with hydraulic shock absorbers; Brakes: four wheel drum. Left hand drive.
In September 1936, at the Masonic Temple in Detroit, were gathered the 'largest convention ever held in the history of the automobile industry' according to the press. More than 4,000 men of Packard from the company's sales and service organizations throughout the U.S. and Canada as well as European countries amassed to see the launch of the new Packard for 1937; and in particular, the new six cylinder, simply called the 'Packard Six Type 115/C'. The next day nearly 3,000 of these cars destined for use as sales demonstrators left East Grand Boulevard with brochures proclaiming 'the car that will turn it's price class upside down'. In the following months the new car sold in greater quantities than any previous model and accounted for the bulk of Packard production right through the mid-1940's. The cars were stylish, well engineered and very affordable at $795 for the basic model.
The new car sought the market that the eight cylinder 120 series was missing and this cheapest-ever Packard put the company in direct competition to the successful six-cylinder models of Pontiac, Oldsmobile and Nash. The Six was only five inches shorter than the 120 and bore a close resemblance to it, incorporating many of it's components.
By the end of 1939 the Packard Six, as it was still known, was re-serialized as 'One Ten' and to further the already high market share of Packard, price reductions were introduced on all models. The most expensive version was the Station Wagon or Woody (which gave rise to the famous slogan "Everyone loves a Woody") which retailed at that time with a price tag of $1,295. This all-steel unit construction body with timber-framed side panels and doors had become a fashionable style as well as a useful load carrier.
Packard Woodys are rare; Cantrell Coachbuilders reversed their normal practice of using light coloured framing and dark panelling for their Packard bodies. Rather, they chose dark mahogany framing and light yellow birch panelling, such as on the car offered here, resulting in a formal looking wagon, which was particularly appropriate for Packard. We are delighted to be offering this example during the "Surf's Up" Great American Woody meet this week.
COACHWORK BY J.T. CANTRELL
Chassis No. 1700-2192
Engine No. B-18672A
Black with wooden sectioned bodywork
Engine: six cylinder, in line, side valve, L head, 245ci., 100bhp at 3200rpm. Single downdraught Chandler carburettor. Gearbox: three speed Packard selective with synchromesh; Suspension: front, independent coil springs, rear, semi-elliptic with hydraulic shock absorbers; Brakes: four wheel drum. Left hand drive.
In September 1936, at the Masonic Temple in Detroit, were gathered the 'largest convention ever held in the history of the automobile industry' according to the press. More than 4,000 men of Packard from the company's sales and service organizations throughout the U.S. and Canada as well as European countries amassed to see the launch of the new Packard for 1937; and in particular, the new six cylinder, simply called the 'Packard Six Type 115/C'. The next day nearly 3,000 of these cars destined for use as sales demonstrators left East Grand Boulevard with brochures proclaiming 'the car that will turn it's price class upside down'. In the following months the new car sold in greater quantities than any previous model and accounted for the bulk of Packard production right through the mid-1940's. The cars were stylish, well engineered and very affordable at $795 for the basic model.
The new car sought the market that the eight cylinder 120 series was missing and this cheapest-ever Packard put the company in direct competition to the successful six-cylinder models of Pontiac, Oldsmobile and Nash. The Six was only five inches shorter than the 120 and bore a close resemblance to it, incorporating many of it's components.
By the end of 1939 the Packard Six, as it was still known, was re-serialized as 'One Ten' and to further the already high market share of Packard, price reductions were introduced on all models. The most expensive version was the Station Wagon or Woody (which gave rise to the famous slogan "Everyone loves a Woody") which retailed at that time with a price tag of $1,295. This all-steel unit construction body with timber-framed side panels and doors had become a fashionable style as well as a useful load carrier.
Packard Woodys are rare; Cantrell Coachbuilders reversed their normal practice of using light coloured framing and dark panelling for their Packard bodies. Rather, they chose dark mahogany framing and light yellow birch panelling, such as on the car offered here, resulting in a formal looking wagon, which was particularly appropriate for Packard. We are delighted to be offering this example during the "Surf's Up" Great American Woody meet this week.
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Please note that this car has been repainted in dark blue. Please also note the estimate on this car is $40,000 - 50,000.