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This vehicle is a 1942 Packard Super Eight 160 Model 2005, is a 7 passenger touring sedan. Only 7 known of the Model 2005 to exist today.

In 1942 Packard was changing from their traditional body lines to the new Clipper series design by Howard 'Dutch' Darrin.

Due to increased defense production, Packard made plans to reduce the number of automobiles being offered in their 1942 line. The last car was completed on February 9, 1942.

During World War II, F.D.R. persuaded Packard to sell all their traditional body dies to Russia. This left only the Clipper series for post-war competition.

Due to the economic turmoil of the early 1930's many manufacturers struggled financially during this period. One of the most devastated areas was the luxury car segment as the pool of potential buyers dwindled even further causing competition to rise quickly. This was true for Packard who saw their Junior Series of cars grow in popularity while their Senior Series suffered. By the start of the 1940's the company was under the direction of George Christopher who continued to further distinguish the Junior and Senior series. The entry level Packard's cost around $700 while the top-of-line offerings would set the buyer back $6000. This was a small fortune at the time and a very expensive price that only few could afford. The top-of-the-line vehicles were the 180 Series with coachwork done by custom coachbuilders. Later, the Seniors were renamed to the Super Eight 160 and the Custom Super Eight 180. They were outfitted with the new 160 horsepower engine which was adequate enough to keep these rolling luxury machines moving along at a comfortable pace on the road ways.

The Series were distinguished by a number of visual items such as the hubcaps and hood louvers. The One-Sixty also featured the 'flying lady' mascot while the One-Eighty carried the cormorant.

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