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1953 PACKARD convertible w/rebuilt orig motor;like Hudson, cadillac, F-100

For sale: 1953 Packard conv. Cavalier

Technical specifications

Condition:
Used
Item location:
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Make:
Packard
Model:
conv.
SubModel:
Cavalier
Type:
Cavalier convertible
Trim:
convertible
Year:
1953
Mileage:
77,000
VIN:
26793258
Color:
yellow
Engine size:
8
Number of cylinders:
8
Power options:
power antenna, power brakes, Power steering, power top
Fuel:
Gasoline
Transmission:
automatic
Drive type:
RWD
Interior color:
brown/creme
Options:
Convertible
Vehicle Title:
Clear
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Description

PACKARD-QUOTED AS BEING AN ORIGINAL 77,000 MILES. This is not a Clipper model (originally higher priced selection Cavalier). PRODUCTION #'s: this body style-1,518 out of 71,079. Original sticker price-$3,476(ultramatic auto trans, 199 more=$3,675). Weight:4110;length-213". HP=180/4000.

This Packard: Please note Question/Answer response below for HISTORY summary.

Power steering, rakes, op, ntenna///REBUILT motor-strong enough to support aftermarket Air Conditioning install.

Find another one in this state of finish for less-BUY IT! Buy a project, dd motor rebuild, aint, oor panel redo, ires, rakes, all the things my car doesn't need) etc. You know where the spending will be just for that level (and, ou have to play with all the various repair shop rip-offs).

Straight upand cut to the chase, WN IT FOR $26,500 without the seats done. I prefer to sell to a "first" time Packard owner type that would appreciate this perfect unrestored rendition. You're buying a taken care of, OT barn find, xample. Once the seats (these are the original seat mechanisms/frames; seats can be removed in 15 minutes & seperately taken to repair shop without car) are done to your orders, t is ready to enjoy. Ya can hardly hear it run (&, f it doesn't start in 3 seconds at cold or running temperature, 'll eat my hat)! Thats how good it is.

Take it home today, r let someone else (or, ait til I die to buy it; price would be same; my wife is classic savvy). This isa classic with very low rust, fficiently working top, ebuiltoriginal motor, mooth auto trans,the ORIGINAL interior door & back panels not needed to bedone, tarts faster than a modern car, uieter than one, ome important power options, etter than driver condition, tc, tc. This price is what they're paying forunrestored, ardtop sedans!

****NEW Battery & terminals installed8/24/2015. *****Top works perfectly & correct with the new battery. Top original hydraulic operation has no glitches orunexpected slowness (the motor & pump can be seen in engine compartment picture). Two new gas filters installed 8/26/15 (replacing one between tank & fuel pump & one between fuel pump & carburetor; transparent filters to replace old metal no see filters).

Starts, ccelerates, amp; shifts quietly. Still starts with gas pedal push & has the original old fashioned 6volt battery; positive ground. Starting is so easy the 6 volts doesn't seem to strain.

Body & Paint: solid body metals in floors & trunk (as able to see from underneath). Some bondo used on rocker in front of driver side rear wheel.Splash fender areas & wells are rustfree. The repaint is a nice job with almost no blemishes (definitely no bubbles, racking,or pops). See the added top down/windows up picture. Allthe glass is perfect as well as chrome-stainless framings. Windows roll up/down great; fairly snug up against top rubber seals. Vent windows open easy & close tight. Doors close nicely with hardly any effort & have good allignments with NO drops. No rust at the bottoms or skins.

Interior & top: This has a power top with the original motorized hydraulic pump. The top material is as pictured needing a small repair & a plastic window replace. Top clamps nicely with very little effort. The windshield header is chrome perfect; no dents or rust. Sunvisors are in niceconditions.

Engine: A straight eight originalREBUILT flatheadmotor. Smooth operation, o oil smoke, ot overheat & no valve tapping.

Transmission: Original Automatic-shifts as if it is 10 years old; not 62.

Stability: Stays fairly true on road, ut does havesteering wheel play, ut may be simply the power steering* yes, ower steering!The power brakes seem very safe

Gauges:These are working-gas, harge, dded oil pressure & temperature are mounted below dash.Back-uplights do not work. All other lights, orn, eater blower motor, peedometer, ower antennawork. Heater is hooked up .

POWER OPTIONS: STEERING, RAKES, OP, amp; ANTENNA (THE ORIGINAL RADIO IS NOT WORKING AT THIS MOMENT IN TIME).

NOTE: the last two pictures are of the 1940 Ford 1/2 ton pick up truck I now have for sale also. More PACKARD pictures available upon request.

904-881-3495. Howard

$500 non-refundable deposit in 24 hours. Balance due in 7 days. As is sale.

SEE THE 1940 BUICK COUPE CONVERTIBLE, nd 1940 FORD TRUCK (last 2 pictures), LSO FOR SALE.

Also available----CARRIBEAN PACKARD CONVERTIBLE (1953 also)with continental kit & REBUILT ORIGINAL STRAIGHT 8 MOTOR, ut is a*PROJECT*; MISSING BOTH SEATS, op,& NEEDS BUMPERS RECHROMED; HAS MOST ALL NEW TRIMS/parts.(20)

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