1938 Packard V12 Convertible Sedan Series 1608 , design by Dietrich. 175 bhp , 473.3 cu. in L head V12 engine , three speed selective synchromesh manual transmission with floorshift. Independant front suspension with coilsprings , live rear axle with semi-elliptic leafsprings and fourwheel power assisted hydraulic drumbrakes. Wheelbase 139 3/8 " Of the 566 Packard Twelves that were produced for 1938 , just 25 were built with the stately Dietrich - designed Convertible Sedan body style , selling for nearly $6000 when new , and only six are believed to have survived. Previous owner purchased this beauty in 1999 from Jerry Sauls of the well respected Ritz garage of New Hope , PA. Restored in the mid 1990's. More recently , several mechanical upgrades were performed , including a new clutch , new ignition coils , and the starter , generator and carburator were rebuilt. Steering wheel is supernice with no cracks whatsoever. Distinctive open body work is enhanced with dual sidemounts with mirrors , bumperguards , trippe foglights and a rear luggage rack. Paint is presentable , but not show quality. Leather interior still shows very nice , as does all brightwork / chrome. Top is the correct cloth material and is nice with no rips or tears. 8 Volt battery installed for easier starting , and voltage regulator output adjusted accordingly. Just spent around $1000 servicing the car Aug. 30th , and she starts on a dime , also when warm. Car runs super smooth and quiet like you would expect from a Packard V12 , and she's ready to take you and your loved ones anywhere ! This is a very , very rare big open Packard with very few ever built and only 6 remaining. A rare chance to become the next caretaker of this rolling work of art ; better than any money in the bank ! Quality cars are selling , folks , and you're looking at one here ! SOLD , THANK YOU RICHARD !!