1941 Packard Super-8 One-Eighty Convertible Victoria

This 1941 Packard Custom Super Eight One Eighty Convertible Victoria by Darrin was sold on May 29th of 1941 to Howard Viet of Pebble Beach, California by Stahl Motors of Monterey. The car remained in Mr. Viet's care until his passing in the early 1950s, after which it was sold by his widow to Mark Raggatt of Carmel, Ca. Mr. Raggatt exhibited the Packard at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in 1956.

Subsequent owners include Patrick Young and Tom Mix followed by several Midwestern collectors, including the late Harold Mistele. In 1990 it was purchased by Bill Weltyk of Oak Brook, Illinois, who sourced a correct 1941 engine block (replacing the 1948 block then in the car), which was completely rebuilt and had the engine compartment detailed and fitted with new wiring. The body was stripped to bare metal, blocked and sanded, and refinished in the year-correct color of Saratoga Beige, with a new leather interior and wood-grain-and-plastic dashboard. Much of the chrome brightwork was replaced or refinished.

In 2007, the car was acquired by the late Neil DeAtley of Scottsdale, Arizona from Tom Mix, and remained in his collection for over a decade. It was used occasionally and shown in local CCCA Arizona Region activities.

By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2022