Crusty Trucker Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/d/mead-1937-packard-1501-big-coupe/7757952915.html I don't know much about Packards and never heard of a "Big Coupe". Price seems optimistic, but maybe it's rare and desirable(?). i have a very nice example of a 1937 Packard model 1501 excellent for restoration. starts and runs engine and suspension work done years ago as a start on the restoration. also known as the big coupe everything is there . has rumble seat. motor idles smooth as butter very rare car. email Michael at: d9f221d6d1fd39c78d9c9b891ca36b60@sale.craigslist.org 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryankazmer Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 It’s a Super Eight, and the 3 window coupe is a desirable body style 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 that is awesome! It should sell. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deac Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 I don't know Packard's well but a friend was considering a restored one of these. Apparently these big coupes are great driving cars. This would make a great restoration project but the price is too high. If it is all there with no rot or rust be found and the body and frame are straight a Packard afficionado might take it as is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 You don't restore that car. It would be suicide. You mechanically sort it. I believe the 37 still has the big eight, correct? 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xander Wildeisen Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 320 ci engine 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xander Wildeisen Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 Buy in price is to high for a restoration, Alsancle is correct in saying sort it and drive as is. The 1501 super eight I had would run hot and over heat. Pulled the water pump, and it was just a spinning shaft. Pulled the cover from the side of the engine, and found all the blades from the water pump sitting in there. Expensive water pumps for these cars. Great driving cars, someone will grab it. The 37 super eight basically is the standard eight, 36 still had the 384 ci engine. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 2 hours ago, Xander Wildeisen said: Buy in price is to high for a restoration, Alsancle is correct in saying sort it and drive as is. The 1501 super eight I had would run hot and over heat. Pulled the water pump, and it was just a spinning shaft. Pulled the cover from the side of the engine, and found all the blades from the water pump sitting in there. Expensive water pumps for these cars. Great driving cars, someone will grab it. The 37 super eight basically is the standard eight, 36 still had the 384 ci engine. But not the crappy 38 block. Correct? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 4 hours ago, alsancle said: You don't restore that car. It would be suicide. You mechanically sort it. I believe the 37 still has the big eight, correct? A.J.: Easiest way to keep these 1936-'37 model changes straight is the 1936 Eights, 320 ci, 1400 (127"wb), 1401 (134"wb) and 1402 (139"wb) became the 1937 Super Eights 320 ci, 1500 (127"wb), 1501 (134"wb) and 1502 (139"wb). IFS, hydraulic brakes and disk wheels arrived, Bijur and rear-hinged front doors, bumper-end vibration dampers departed. The 1937 blocks were still good, but the engine was still the old multi-piece barrel crankcase, cylinder blocks, etc. On the plus side, they did have steel-backed insert bearings. Why Packard didn't continue for 1935-'39 the build method for their 2/4-passenger coupes they'd employed for the 1932 Light Eight 900 through the 1934 Coupes, attaching a non-folding top to the convertible coupe body is a vexing mystery. It would seem the most cost-effective way to supply those relatively lower volume body styles by sharing basic body tooling. Of course, I'm biased, the resulting cars look so much sportier and attractive... Steve 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xander Wildeisen Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 The 37 super eight I had years ago. Car was kinda a mess when I bought it. Could not even fold the top down because of what someone did to make it look ok for exterior pictures. Did a bunch of things on the car, new owner did a lot to it as well. Might be a pretty nice car now. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xander Wildeisen Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 2 hours ago, alsancle said: But not the crappy 38 block. Correct? Not sure on block changes? Post above covers it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif in Calif Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 Now reduced to $34K...that reduction makes me think they are serious about selling and you could probably get for $32, maybe $30. https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/d/mead-1937-packard-1501-big-coupe/7774331327.html (509) 822-8340 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xander Wildeisen Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 37 is a great year for Packards. Nice driving cars. You can bet that the seller has been contacted by interested buyers. Super 8 coupe, solid, complete not messed up by previous owners. Checks a lot of boxes. Overall condition for the asking price is what is holding people back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 On 6/23/2024 at 3:01 PM, alsancle said: But not the crappy 38 block. Correct? Correct, no metallurgical issues with 1937 block. A drive “as is” with minor upgrades car, in my opinion, and a very desirable body style. Restoration is oft over rated and unnecessary. Coupes used to lag way behind value of open cars, now, not so much. This car should sell easily in the 30k range, as long as buyer keeps the “r” word out of his mind. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Skelly Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 On 6/23/2024 at 5:07 PM, 58L-Y8 said: Why Packard didn't continue for 1935-'39 the build method for their 2/4-passenger coupes they'd employed for the 1932 Light Eight 900 through the 1934 Coupes, attaching a non-folding top to the convertible coupe body is a vexing mystery. It would seem the most cost-effective way to supply those relatively lower volume body styles by sharing basic body tooling. It seems to make sense to attach a solid roof to a convertible body but perhaps customers of those earlier cars complained of too much body flex or rattles. The engineers themselves may have determined that their customers were accustomed to the solidity of Packard sedans and expected the same quality in the coupe models. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif in Calif Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 1 hour ago, trimacar said: Coupes used to lag way behind value of open cars, now, not so much. Speaking as a sun intolerant Swede, perhaps more collectors are seeking cars with roofs on the advice of their dermatologists. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 2 hours ago, Leif in Calif said: Speaking as a sun intolerant Swede, perhaps more collectors are seeking cars with roofs on the advice of their dermatologists. I’ve always liked open cars, but amazed how quiet a closed car can be in comparison. Never thought about the sun much, but I’m putting a top on a Florida car now because the top was in tatters and owner states Florida sun is pretty brutal. A known car here on forum but not sure if owner wants to be secretive on this one! Wish I was in buying mode, I sure like this coupe, and 1937 was a good year for Packard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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