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This 1950 Packard Custom 8 Convertible was the most expensive American production car that was available that year with a base price of $4,520. Only 67 were produced. Of those, a mere 7 are left in the registry today.

The car is powered by a straight 8 engine with 356 cubic-inch, 127 inch wheelbase and a Packard Ultramatic transmission. All power top and interior used a closed loop hydraulic system with central electrical pump.

This car has won Junior and Senior AACA Awards and received Best in Series and Best of Show - Postwar - Packard Automobile Club.

1950 Packard Custom Eight
Year	1950
Make	Packard
Model	Custom Eight
Body Style	Sedan
Engine Location	Front
Drive Type	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series	1948 - 1950
Price	$3,975.00
Weight	4310 lbs \| 1955 kg
Combined MPG	0.00

Engine
Engine Configuration	I
	L-Head
Cylinders	8
	Hydraulic valve lifters
Aspiration/Induction	Normal
Displacement	356.00 CU IN. \| 5834.8 cc. \| 5.8 L.
Horsepower	165.00 BHP (121.4 KW) @ 3600.00 RPM
HP to Weight Ratio	26.1 LB / HP (Vehicles with similar ratio)
HP / Liter	28.4 BHP / Liter
Compression Ratio	7.0:1
Main Bearings	9
Fuel Type	Gasoline - Petrol
Fuel Feed	Carburetor
	Carter Type WDO 2-barrel Model 531S or 531S
Block	Cast-iron
	Vehicles with similar horsepower and weight

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