During its heyday, Detroit was home to America’s automotive giants. The city was booming due to it’s focus in churning out the best automobiles. Amongst the giants, a small manufacturer was making its mark in American automotive history as well. The Packard motor company was established in 1899, and the pre-war period were Packard’s golden years. Packard believed that the greatest luxuries their customers could enjoy were mechanical quality, refinement, and reliability. Thus, they ensured that every car that left the factory was of extremely high quality with their endless pursuit to push the envelope in terms of engineering and using on the best quality materials. This mantra ultimately proved when you drive a Packard as you were driving the greatest luxury car on the road. Owning a Packard definitely meant that you had made it in the world and was looked upon as a prestigious accolade. Due to its status Packard cars became a favorite amongst the rich and powerful. European royalty, celebrities and even global leaders’ choice of car would be a Packard. In modern days you would rarely see a Packard show up on auction due to their rarity as most cars can only be found looking all shiny and polished at car shows, museums, and private collections worldwide but when they do come up for sale, they raise many eyebrows due to the prices they fetch. The car we have on sale right now incorporates the best of Packard in a modern context and comes in the form of this beautiful 1948 Packard Coupe Restomod. The build is reported to be a high-end professional endeavor with no expense spared.

Exterior and Interior

This 1948 Packard Coupe Restomod has the iconic Packard body style and is built on a boxed frame with a Nova subframe and guaranteed to be a rarity with its burnt orange exterior and beige interior. On the inside, retro-modern powered leather seats cosset the occupants who also enjoy power remote windows, power door locks and a Vintage Air AC system to ensure adequate chilling on hot days.

Engine

This 1948 Packard Coupe Restomod is endowed with a suitably sizeable and powerful engine, in the shape of a 454ci Chevrolet V8 which is coupled to an automatic transmission and drives the rear wheels, allowing you to have a bit of fun that would be slightly uncharacteristic of a traditional Packard, but enjoyable, nonetheless. As the power source has been upgraded, the brakes have also been upgraded to power disc units to ensure stopping power to match.