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1940 Packard One Twenty Convertible Victoria
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Thu January 4, 2007
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Type Listing
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$150,700.00
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1940 Packard One Twenty Convertible Victoria
120hp 282 cu. in. L-head inline eight-cylinder engine with three-speed synchromesh manual transmission, coil spring independent front suspension, leaf spring live axle rear suspension and four-wheel hydraulic brakes. Wheelbase: 127"
Darrin’s initial designs on the 120 chassis were quite striking, and his order backlog began to grow.
It is difficult today to appreciate the dramatic effect that Darrin’s designs had on contemporary eyes. Here was a car with no running boards. It was much lower than other cars and the doors swept gracefully down to meet the quarter panel. Darrins had smoothly integrated trunks at a time when most trunks were separate add-ons, or built out “bumps” on the rear of the car. Even the shape of the top was a design element, not just a replacement for a missing metal roof.
Catering to the whims of the stars, his stylish designs were very popular. These striking cars had long hoods, pretty vee windshields, and the famous “Darrin dip” in the beltline at the rear of the doors. His success attracted Packard’s attention and a deal was struck for Packard to manufacture Darrin’s cars under Dutch’s supervision at the Central Body Company’s plant in Connersville, Indiana.
It is perhaps even more remarkable that Dutch’s design has stood the test of time so well as they are as striking today as they were in 1938. In a very real sense, they also represent the swan song for the coachbuilt era – the last of the truly custom crafted automobiles.
Finished in a striking shade of red and trimmed with a tan leather interior and canvas top, the car is quite striking today. The car is equipped with correct period fog lights, white sidewall tires, and accessory bumper guards.
An older restoration, the car is nonetheless in excellent condition today. Some of the dash chrome is showing the patina of age, although the interior leather and carpet remain in excellent condition. The paintwork will require minor attention to attend to small defects, and will benefit from a thorough wetsanding and buffing, following which the appearance of the paintwork should be returned to show condition.
Darrin’s cars are extremely popular today. They offer the drivability of Packard’s excellent prewar chassis with its independent front suspension, hydraulic power brakes, and silky smooth steering, combined with the panache of Darrin’s racy design and a healthy dose of Hollywood allure. The fact that they are rare only enhances their appeal – and their value.
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1940 Packard One Twenty Convertible Victoria
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RM, Meadow Brook
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8/6/2005
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