1948 Packard Custom Eight walk around

[@BMWRRT-kg5pd]

Beautiful! My grandfather had one of these and my father smashed into a phone poll when he was a kid. He never heard the end of it

[@classicperformance]

Ouch!!!!

[@paulbowers7343]

Gorgeous Packard! My great uncle had one when I was a little guy, I'm 74 now! His was a custom with all the bells and whistles of the day. Hearing that straight 8 run was a great!

[@classicperformance]

Thanks for sharing Paul! Indeed those straight 8s are like a swiss watch!

[@lloydlane7997]

Ppp4

[@LlyleHunter]

Thank you for showing this beautiful Packard to all of us. I’m a big fan of the brand. When I was seventeen in 1978 my parents brought me to an antique automobile show and I saw this exact model and was knocked out by the quality. There was a doctor who operated an office down the road from our house who had a Mercedes 450 SEL and a Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow that he’d drive GTO work but when I saw the quality of this Packard it seemed otherworldly. I think the greatest loss to the American automotive industry was Packard followed by Hudson.

[@here_we_go_again2571]

Luv those old Packards! ... When I was a kid, my Dad had a 1952 Packard 200 Sedan ... What a tank! ...... The back seat area was huge! There was room for myself and my 4 cousins to sit in the back seat when Mum and Dad took us up to the lake. (Black, vertical, divided tailights, 3 triangle-shaped badges on the side, open/no chrome "teeth" in front grille, gray "Mohair" uplostery -- very itchy on bare skin) Thank you for sharing. Subscribed

[@classicperformance]

Great story and thanks for sharing!!! We have more Packard content coming, stay tuned!!! Appreciate your interest and subscription to the ch!!!

[@roaminx]

Gorgeous. I drove a 1948 Custom 8 from 1981 to 2000. The Packard name plates on hood and trunk do not belong. The Custom 8 had no name ID on the exterior. The advertising campaign for the Custom 8 was, "One Guess What Name It Bares." Simple fix. Remove and repaint and that's if for an original exterior. Thanks for sharing.

[@classicperformance]

@roaminx you would be most correct. When the car was purchased new locally, the original owner requested the Packard Callouts be installed on the car. So, they are original to the car since new. We have photos and documentation going back showing these as "born with" when new.

[@michaelcallahan5358]

Such perfect design work, so much work went in to the design of these cars!

[@classicperformance]

and the quality of the Craftsmanship is second to none. All done in house at the Packard Plant still located at 1580 E Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48211.

[@miguelamaya6246]

BEAUTIFUL...

[@johnwsimpson3153]

My uncle had one that looked like this one. He lived in Charleston , SC, so I wonder if this was his. It's very impressive that everything is original or period correct and working, including the tube radio.

[@classicperformance]

John, this car was sold new in Greenville SC to a mill president and has remained in the area. Thank you for your interest.

[@packard5682]

Nice video Doug! I have always loved Packards!! Several years ago I owned a 1950 23rd Series Custom Super 8 with the first year Ultramatic automatic transmission. Packard actually used a series designation instead of the year of the car. Your car is a 22nd Series. From late 1947 to 1949, Packard had the 22nd Series and then mid year 1949 the 23rd Series came out which ran into the 1950 model year. These are fantastic cars!! The Custom Super 8 motor is a 356 cubic inch with a 9 main bearing crankshaft. These are wonderful cars and there is nothing smoother than a straight 8 motor! You should have shown the headliner. The Custom Super 8's had what was called the 'Zeppelin' headliner where the headliner bows run front to rear instead of side to side which is the usual layout of headliners, so it looks like a Zeppelin air ship! Unfortunately, the 1950 23rd Series Custom 8 did not have this headliner, just the regular type. Also, Packard had a Deluxe Super 8 that had the egg crate grille but was a 7" shorter wheelbase and had the smaller 327 cubic inch motor and with a less plush interior. Would like to see Part 2!

[@classicperformance]

I did not know the termonology for the fore to aft headliner bows.

[@martentrudeau6948]

It's a stunning car, it looks high quality and very comfortable.

[@classicperformance]

Thank you Marten! It really is quite amazing how quite, comfortable and of course roomy the Packard is, especially the back seat. In the summer there is excellent air flow from the left and right front seat footwells, keeping for a nice breeze even on the hottest of summer days (as long as you are moving)

[@martentrudeau6948]

@@classicperformance ~ RIP Packard it's shame that company is gone, like so many other businesses have gone since then, thanks for your video

[@Jerry-ok8gj]

Gorgeous car!

[@classicperformance]

We agree! and we thank you for your interest and complement of the car.

[@mgambuzz3]

One of the best videos on cars I've seen in a long time. Great description, good views, detailed description, and good shots on the starting position. Only item missing would be the undercarriage shots. It was even better that you saved the test drive for a separate video. I've been looking at possibly purchasing a Packard of this era or the late 30s, and this was a fantastic one to give me highly detailed information - thank you!

[@classicperformance]

Thank you for your interest and the time you took to watch. The car will be on eBay Motors and a full file photo album presented.

[@1940limited]

This is the best video presentation of a car I've ever seen.

[@RADIUMGLASS]

Make sure to use the lead substitute during each fill. These engines are meant to run on leaded gas.

[@classicperformance]

This car has hardened valve seats installed, no need for leaded fuel, just ethanol free.

[@markmed9091]

@@classicperformance so happy you corrected him . I’m sure he meant well , but don’t offer information unless you’re sure and know that particular car .

[@laughingsands5638]

@@markmed9091 These cars originally ran on leaded gas kid. I doubt you ever owned a car that used leaded gas (rolls eyes).

[@laughingsands5638]

Six months after I bought a car from this era, the engine went. The mechanic said it probably went years without the lead substitute and it would have helped.

[@RADIUMGLASS]

@@markmed9091 You probably never figured out how to change your Y.T name 👀

[@billmoran3812]

Those big packards were beautiful cars.

[@classicperformance]

Thanks Bill and I'll have to agree with you! Just amazing for the time, and the ride can't be beat! Appreciate your interest!

[@markmed9091]

Beautiful. Nice presentation.

[@classicperformance]

Thanks Mark!!

[@jamesellsworth9673]

This is a fine example of Packard automobiles.

[@classicperformance]

Thank you, James!

[@steve20118]

Beautiful example of a homely car.

[@classicperformance]

Thanks, Steve. We'd have to agree with you. The style for the era it sure is.

[@gailcal]

My uncle was one of the vice presidents of Packard. Got a new one every year bb

[@classicperformance]

Nice!!! Do you recall any of the models he had?

[@timothylaws4549]

awesome

[@classicperformance]

Thanks!! Check out our newest, the '56 Patrician.

[@dennislaws5187]

My dad bought one just like that in 1970, it ran great and was complete and in good shape. never restored it, sold it to a restorer in Marietta SC

[@classicperformance]

This car sold new in Greenville, SC so very close to Marietta!

[@dennislaws5187]

@@classicperformance The one Dad owned was bought in Greenville too, By Dr Coleman of Tralvelers Rest

[@dennislaws5187]

Dr Coleman bought new, Sold to James Malone and he sold to Dad. Dad died, Mom sold to a collector from Easley.

[@classicperformance]

@@dennislaws5187 There is a Coleman Family still up in TR, George Coleman Ford dealership family.

[@dennislaws5187]

@@classicperformance Stanley Coleman SR was George Coleman Srs brother.

[@arthurthornton9298]

Beautiful!!!

[@classicperformance]

Thank you!

[@rileysteve]

The old-timers used to set a giant ash-tray with a magnetic base up on top of the dash. Beautiful car. Really nice upholstery work----because even if the original interior wasn't torn, it was usually discolored from driving in the rain with the windows down. Which you had to do without air conditioning in the hot months----especially with a black car. I had relatives with a black Packard who lived on Miami Beach! What were they thinking?

[@classicperformance]

Thanks for that insight Steve!!! Appreciate your interest and for watching!

[@vernwallen4246]

Hank Williams had a Packard for touring with band members.🗽👍

[@classicperformance]

Did not know that!!! Nice!!!

[@BlueRidgeJ79]

May I ask what you sold this for, if indeed you did? Just trying to get a ballpark value on these.

[@classicperformance]

Value is all based on condition. A nice "bathtub" Packard can be had for mid to upper 20k range from what we are seeing right now.

[@BlueRidgeJ79]

@classicperformance thank you! Was considering a 48 Super 8 in fair condition, but pretty concerned about availability of parts. It's not turnkey and I have quite a few other projects, so may let it fly. Really like them though.

[@classicperformance]

@@BlueRidgeJ79 I have had 4 of them in various conditions and parts are ease to find on eBay or through Kanter or Max Merritt. Look them up.

[@jefferywarshawsky2263]

What A beauty

[@classicperformance]

Thanks, Jeffery! We have much better camera equipment now! but still, she is a beauty for sure!

[@scotttiger8905]

awesome car!

[@classicperformance]

Thank you, and thank you for your interest!

[@zeligtheodorovich7403]

What caused the eventual slow demise of Packard?

[@classicperformance]

A very short answer is that Packard, as an independent company up against the conglomerates of GM, Ford, and Chrysler, fought for survival during the postwar era. It ultimately lost the battle because luxury car buyers had defected to Cadillac, its own slipping reputation for quality, and an ill-fated merger with Studebaker. Also Packard was slow to develop, adopt and introduce the overhead valve motor or valve-in-head (vs block) as well as the V8.

[@MimicoBungalow]

Idle is a bit high, but she sounds great!! I wonder why they didn't use 'real' wood on the trim...?

[@classicperformance]

The method used in car factories originated with cash registers. In 1918, the National Cash Register Company introduced a contoured printing process to wood grain surfaces of its machines. Later, National sold the patents to a Detroit supplier, which then leased the plates and rollers-and sold the required primers and inks-to about 65 different automakers. In factories, skilled workers wood grained car components before they were installed. The materials were cheap relative to the real-wood veneers favored by British marques, such that practically any American car, from a Studebaker to a Ford, could have authentic-looking wood trim. Wood grain was even applied to exteriors, as on “tin woodies” of the early 1950s.

[@richardcline1337]

I used to own a '50 Packard, complete car and solid black. When I left for Basic Training some anal born turds broke into it and destroyed the interior. The car was so badly wrecked inside with the wiring and everything ripped out that it was just cheaper to sell it for salvage. I never found out who did it but there's a very HOT spot that they deserve to spend eternity "enjoying"!

[@classicperformance]

Darn, Richard. Sad... thanks for the view and comment! You can still get another!

[@Robbi496]

What a honey! very aerodyamic also!

[@classicperformance]

Yes Rob, they were more "air friendly than the cars of the 30's as you might notice of the 120 video I have. Also rode better and much more quiet mechanically with he overdrive. Take a look at the 2-dr coupe "fastback" version of this car and it is even more "slippery" looking. Here's a link. www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/packard/unspecified/2478342.html

[@johnkeefer3776]

Love my 1950 Packard Custom 8 Touring Sedan. Not much change from this 48.

[@classicperformance]

Thanks for the comment and interest!

[@patrickschorre2143]

My dream car is a 1948 Custom Eight Victoria but sadly those are impossible to find.

[@classicperformance]

Thank you for your interest and viewing Patrick! I will soon be posting a video of a '37 120. Subscribe and stay tuned!

[@wholeNwon]

When I was a teen my uncle and I went to look at one for sale. We drove there in his '53 Caribbean! The seller also had 2 Dobles and delighted in telling me how they worked.

[@derrickrees8895]

My late brother had one of those in the late 50s , lovely old red convertible .... It had '3 on the tree' with overdrive and the 327 motor , rather than Ultramatic and was an excellent long distance cruiser . Since been restored I believe .

[@goodmusl]

Loved this video..... but why so fuzzy and unclear in picture quality?

[@classicperformance]

This video was shot w a new Hero Black and the lens had a small fingerprint on it. I did not know this till after the video was shot. I removed the lens cover and cleaned. Thanks for watching!

[@raylocke282]

I had a 1948 Clipper with a six.

[@classicperformance]

Nice!!!

[@johndonlon1611]

My father had one. It NEVER looked as good as this.

[@classicperformance]

Thank you John! This was a super car to have owned for 7-years. Stay tuned and subscribe, I'll have a '37 Packard 120 video coming soon.

[@gwzaiser]

Do something with that mic, please, nice Packard

[@classicperformance]

Yes, the video is a couple years old. GoPro technology has come a long way since. We have upgraded all of our equipment since then. Please enjoy some of our newer uploads with better video and audio! Thanks for the interest!

[@gwzaiser]

Many Packards in my family back in the 'good ol days'

[@classicperformance]

@@gwzaiser Those sure were the 'good old days'. Stay tuned, we'll be featuring an all original time capsule Patrician with only 4,600 miles coming up soon as we get it sorted from over 40 years in storage.

[@kimdelong7379]

Know someone from I owa inherited it from his grandma 10 years ago, near mint with 30000 miles on it!

[@classicperformance]

Wow!!!!

[@Ken-dm1kd]

Arent you the guy who has made Videos in your driveway, with Ckassic Cars ? Would you take this Baby, out, on the Town ? YIou just answered my question, during the Video..please Be Thankful, you have this Majestic piece of American History. WHAT a Car, Sir.

[@classicperformance]

We might be just that channel and people who you are referring to. This Packard is just absolute perfection, class and smoothness of operations. We are always honored to be current caretakers of such fine automobiles. Thank you for your interest.

[@michaelcallahan5358]

My Grandpa said he had to sell his 50 Packard, he said Packard was a perfectly good car, except that we’re going broke!

[@classicperformance]

Today, folks still go broke just to drive the best cars money can buy. I am happy to hear he had one!!!

[@jamesfox2579]

My neighbor has one just like this, only his is Burgundy in color!❤️

[@classicperformance]

Send us a picture!!!

[@brucekoyle4994]

Is this car still for sale?

[@classicperformance]

I am sorry to have to tell you, this fine motorcar has been sold to its next caretaker.

[@oxfordcabinetry8381]

Is this car for sale. If so I am interested

[@classicperformance]

Unfortunately it has sold. Thanks for the interest!

[@annbereza5340]

You made this old looking pumpkin into a Cinderella Ball carriage

[@classicperformance]

Thanks! It's been a great car!!! Check out our other Packards on the channel, especially the '56 with only 4,700 miles!

[@Bubba-1962]

What's gas mileage like?

[@classicperformance]

Terrible of course and who cares!! Gas is dirt cheep in the good 'ol USA!!

[@patrickschorre2143]

Did you sell it to someone in SC

[@classicperformance]

The car has transitioned to the west coast.

[@trainroomgary]

Hi from Detroit, Michigan - Where your car was born 🚘

[@classicperformance]

Seeing the Packard Plant on E. Grand is on my bucket list!!! 👋

[@robertguy150]

High Doug what is the asking price

[@classicperformance]

Hello Robert, the car sold recently but I have a lead on a nice black Custom '50 if interested. Very nice examples of these are in the mid 20's

[@julioaragon123]

Orden reparticion packard 1948

[@scooterdover2771]

Is that a custom Packard?

[@classicperformance]

This is a factory original Packard. There were various trim models in 1948, The top-of-the line was called the "Custom Eight" which is one is. The Custom Eight had the longer wheelbase at 120 inches, largest engine at 327 cubic inches and 145 horsepower. Also increased trim levels inside and out.

[@jefferywarshawsky2263]

The finest Americans automobile

[@classicperformance]

Just as the man that owns one! --as was the slogan back then.

[@TBullCajunbreadmaker]

I thought The Packard Eight Super Victoria was the top of the line Packard. But then I guess since it's your car it is the best. My Super Eight Victoria is much higher on the totem pole to me but that's just mine. If you want to see which one runs better maybe you would like to line up against my Super and see for yourself what a Super is all about.

[@classicperformance]

Let's just be grateful we have Packards that make us proud.

[@yankeeranger7148]

Looks like an upside down bathtub All it needs are the crows feet

[@classicperformance]

Yankee Ranger, you are most correct and the "stage name" for these cars are "Bathtubs". Another example of a bathtub is the 356 Porsche.

[@claudiosironi7591]

2.34 phone sucker on dashboard top

[@classicperformance]

Might be, but we have owned the car long before those items were popular. Might have been to hold a map or something.

[@jefferywarshawsky2263]

It's not a Barge

[@jefferywarshawsky2263]

It's not a motor it is an engine

[@classicperformance]

Technically Jeffery, you are correct. A motor is often an electric device and an engine a fueled by combustion device

[@raylocke282]

As solid as a rail but 10 mpg,so what .

[@classicperformance]

True!!!

[@jefferywarshawsky2263]

Ehh so what