1950 Packard - $20,000

[Leif in Calif]

Looks like a nice example....

https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/d/patton-1950-packard/7681944084.html

Totally stock Packard.
Straight 8, Ultramatic Drive, 6V electrical, new battery few months ago ,79k miles, bias-ply tires.
Runs awesome.  Was a participant in the recent Ontario 66 and San Bernardino 66 car shows.
Recently the radiator was rodded out, oil and filter changed.
The seats have been refurbished with mohair fabric, new cushions and refurbished door panels as well.
Comes with new brake parts, still in box from Kanter ($700).
The brakes work well as they are. It is driven often.   CASH SALE  but looking for a 60's Cadillac

email:  874bce7a69cf3557a97f119f353ad9e9@sale.craigslist.org

[58L-Y8]

It's a 1950 Custom Eight, Series 2306-5, Body Style 2352-5; topline $3,975 sedan of which 870 were built.  These are the last cars with the 356 cu in nine-main-bearing straight eights.

[B Jake Moran]

Side trim deleted for this last run? What was the wheelbase I can’t remember.  

[B Jake Moran]

A person who owns or buys it better hope the engine never needs rebuilt. 

[58L-Y8]

2 hours ago, B Jake Moran said:

Side trim deleted for this last run? What was the wheelbase I can’t remember.  

This mid-bodyside style is the 23rd Series trim configuration for all models.  The oval taillights are the other change from the 22nd Series.    There is a minor change in the wrap around grille bars which one has to compare to recognize. 

 

Indeed, the 356 cu in engine is very costly to rebuild so determining the 'health' of the engine would be central to any purchase decision.

 

The wheelbase is 127", only the 7-passenger sedans and limousines are 148"

Edited November 2, 2023 by 58L-Y8
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[bryankazmer]

The second armrest added to the driver door is, um, interesting

[B Jake Moran]

I had a 22nd series Custom 8. I never got it restored as I went nuts buying late 40s iconic cars but I enjoyed sitting in it and being in its “aura”.