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1937 Packard 1508 Twelve

Packard built their first automobile in 1899, and the company began its existence as the Ohio Automobile Company of Warren, Ohio, before becoming the Packard Motor Car Company in 1902 and moving to Detroit a year later. With the cylinder wars in full swing by the 1930s, Packard responded with their new V12 in 1932. It displaced 473.3 cubic inches and offered 175 horsepower with a Stromberg dual downdraft carburetor and a three-speed transmission with a vacuum-assisted clutch. Packard advertised it as having a top speed of 85 mph, however, it was reportedly over 100 mph.

New streamlined bodies were introduced in 1935.

Over 1,300 examples of the Fifteenth Series Twelve Packards were built in 1937, a dramatic increase over the 682 for the Fourteenth Series. Total Packard production for 1937 topped 87,000 units. The 1936 models were virtually unchanged, however, the 15th Series had brought a comprehensive series of mechanical improvements. The 1937 Packard was truly a luxury automobile with smooth, quiet, and powerful operation. 1937 was the first year for hydraulically assisted brakes and independent coil spring suspension.

15th Series production began in September of 1936 when company literature proclaimed, 'the new models include Packard Safety Plus bodies of hardwood and steel, new Double Trussed frames which are 400 percent more rigid than before, the exclusive Safe-T-flex independent front wheel suspension, built-in trunks, and Servo Sealed hydraulic brakes.'

1937 Packard 1508 Twelve photo
Convertible Sedan
Chassis #: 1073-236
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Packard's largest and most expensive offering in 1937 was the Model 1508 resting on an imposing 144-inch wheelbase. This would be the final year for the Senior 144-inch wheelbase Twelve, which also benefited from the return to disc-type steel wheels and the elimination of the aged Bijur central-chassis lubrication system.


by Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2019

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The Packard Twelve was produced from 1933 to 1939 with over 35,000 examples produced. It is considered by many to be one of the finest automobiles produced by Packard and one of the most significant creations of the classic car era. The long and flowing front hood hid a 445 cubic-inch side-valve twelve-cylinder engine that was refined, powerful, smooth, and quiet. The engine was originally destined....
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  • Added vacuum-assisted brakes
  • Added vacuum-assisted clutch
  • All-new coil-sprung independent front suspension
  • New hydraulic brakes
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    $152-$3,900
    1937 1508 Twelve
    $5,923-$12,075
    1937 Packard 1508 Twelve Price Range: $3,900 - $5,923

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    Year
    Production
    Wheelbase
    Engine
    Prices
    1,300
    144.25 in., 165.00 in., 176.25 in.
    12 cyl., 473.00 CID., 175.00hp
    $3,900 - $5,923
    1,300
    139.00 in.
    12 cyl., 473.00 CID., 175.00hp
    $3,400 - $5,725

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