Car Highlights

Designed for Packard by the Revered Howard “Dutch” Darrin

One of the Most Stylish and Sporting Packards of the Classic Era and a Favorite Among Hollywood’s Elite

Built on the Top-of-the-Line Super Eight Model 1806 Chassis

Owned for More than 40 Years by Noted Collector William A.C. Pettit III

Concours-Level Restoration Performed by Bob Lorkowski’s Renowned L’Cars in 2013

Technical Specs

356 CID L-Head Inline 8-Cylinder Engine

Stromberg Downdraft Carburetor

160 BHP at 3,500 RPM

3-Speed Manual Gearbox

4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes

Front Independent Suspension with Coil Springs

Rear Semi-Floating Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs