1948 Packard Convertible

About 18 years ago, I went to Florida to visit my grandparents. While we were down there, my dad and I escaped from the rest of the family for a bit, and found ourselves at a local junkyard. I remember very little about that day, except for a glorious pair of convertible Packards that we found. When we first entered the yard, we exchanged pleasantries with the yard owner and wander through the dusty gates. Sitting right before us were two 1948 Packard convertibles that looked like the had been off the road for quite a while, but probably not at that junkyard for long. They weren’t in bad shape overall, and had beautifully patina. Back then, patina would have been removed immediately. These days it would have commanded top dollar. Sadly, we had zero room for a set of gigantic Packards in our driveway back up in Massachusetts. So, much to my chagrin, we left them behind. Since that day, there has always been a spot in the back of my mind, yearning for one.

Today on eBay is exactly that, a 1948 Packard 2 door convertible. It actually looks extremely similar to the mental image of them that is branded in my mind, though a little worse for wear. This one is for sale for $6500, and looks surprisingly solid. If it were mine, I would drop a good running engine in it, some nice brakes, a decent bench seat, a new windshield, and drive the heck out of it.  What can I say, I just love that barn woods-fresh look.

10 days left – eBay Item # 290675332786

Jeremy Nutt

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4 thoughts to “1948 Packard Convertible”

    1. Hi Maurice,
      Unfortunately, all I know is that eBay item number that I listed in the blog post. Considering that the post was from over a year ago, I think you may have missed out on that Packard. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news!
      -Jeremy

  1. If I t is possible could you please give me the name of that junkyard where you saw that 1948 packard convertible am looking a part and I saw it on the car

    1. Hi Sam. I wrote that blog post 8 years ago, and the photo used in that post is from the eBay listing that is mentioned in the blog post. I unfortunately don’t know any more about that car other than what is in that photo & blog post. Hopefully it went to a good home. As for the junkyard I mentioned, that trip to Florida was now ~25 years ago, so I don’t know exactly where the junkyard was, and I highly doubt the 2 Packards still exist there. However, I can tell you that I was visiting Ocala Florida at the time. So maybe call the junkyards in Ocala and see if they have any old Packards? I’ve got my fingers crossed for you! Good luck!

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