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Designer: LeBaron

For 1941, the LeBaron Company was commissioned to build about 100 custom bodies for Packard. Standard on the 180 Series were power windows, overdrive, and deluxe interior appointments. The 180 Series was powered by a 356-cubic inch straight-eight, with 160 hp, and rode on a 138-inch wheelbase. The car weighs 4,450 pounds. This Packard was delivered to Morristown, NJ, on February 20, 1941. Options include radio, fender skirts, backup light, heater-defroster, bumper guard over-riders and rare factory air conditioning - a $1,080 option. This car listed for nearly $5,000 when new, as compared to the best Cadillac at $2,900. The car is used regularly, and was driven to the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance from Fayetteville, GA.

The Packard One Eighty was first introduced in 1940 and was Packard's new top-of-the-line vehicle. It served as a replacement for the company's V12 powered vehicle. The Packard 180 was given a eight-cylinder 356 cubic-inch engine that produced an astonishing 160 horsepower. Packard proudly claimed that it was the most powerful eight cylinder engine on the market.

Though most of the other series, the 110, 120, 160, and 180, were similar in body styling in 1940, the 180 was segregated by its exquisite interior detailing, and lush carpets and fabrics. Options included a heater/defroster, air conditioning, radio, fender skirts, backup lights and more.

Styling changed only slightly during its production lifespan, lasting until 1942 when World War II brought an end to civilian automobile production. Famous coachbuilders, such as Darrin and LeBaron were given the opportunity to build their interpretation of the automobile on this accommodating chassis. These were constructed in limited numbers and built to suite the individual customers needs, desires, and specifications.

1941 Packard Super 8 180 Series LeBaron
Year	1941
Make	Packard
Model	Super 8 180 Series LeBaron
Engine Location	Front
Drive Type	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series	1940 - 1942
Body Designer	LeBaron
Price	$4,995.00
Weight	4450 lbs \| 2018.5 kg
Combined MPG	0.00

Engine
Engine Configuration	S
	L-Head
Cylinders	8
Aspiration/Induction	Normal
Displacement	356.00 CU IN. \| 5834.8 cc. \| 5.8 L.
Valves	16 valves. 2 valves per cylinder.
Valvetrain	SV
Horsepower	160.00 BHP (117.8 KW) @ 3500.00 RPM
HP to Weight Ratio	27.8 LB / HP (Vehicles with similar ratio)
HP / Liter	27.6 BHP / Liter
Compression Ratio	6.85:1
Main Bearings	9
Fuel Type	Gasoline - Petrol
Fuel Feed	Carburetor
	Vehicles with similar horsepower and weight

Standard Transmission
Transmission	Manual
	with Overdrive

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