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Packard Twelve Brunn Touring Cabriolet 1939

Allmän beskrivning : While sales of custom-bodied cars had dwindled by the late 30s, Packard continued to offer select buyers the option of coachbuilt bodywork on the V12 chassis right up to the end. Foremost among these was the luxurious and distinctive Touring Cabriolet by Brunn & Company of New York. Distinguished by its rear landaulet-style opening roof and distinct “Neutralite” skylights above the windshield, this elegant design was first offered in 1938. Like other Brunn bodies, it had superb quality and craftsmanship, but that quality came at a cost, and at $8,355, it was the most expensive factory-offered Packard Twelve ever built. Records show that Brunn produced approximately twenty between 1937 and 1939, and they hold the distinction of being among the last great “Catalog Customs” to be sold by Packard, as 1939 was the final year for the flagship V12.

This example is believed to have been delivered through Packard’s “dealer to the stars,” Earle C. Anthony, whose Los Angeles dealership sold more new Packards than any other in the world. Reportedly, Anthony sold this particular car to Ray Noble, a successful English bandleader, and composer. He enjoyed a successful run with his band at New York City’s famed Rainbow Room before relocating once again to Los Angeles and moving into film work. While Noble’s ownership of this Packard has never been proven, his name has long been linked with the car, and it seemed a fitting choice for the glamorous life of Hollywood in the late 30s.

More recently, the Packard was owned for many years by the late enthusiast Sam DelRusso Sr. of Connecticut and was acquired from his estate by Robert Castignetti of Massachusetts. Richard and Linda Kughn purchased the car sometime later, and they maintained it in their extensive collection for many years. As offered today, it is in remarkably well-preserved condition with a high level of originality. Finished in black with tan accents and a fabric roof, it an impressive machine with a real presence. The opulent cabin features correct tan broadcloth, varnished walnut accents, and plenty of luxury fittings. As the most expensive offering in Packard’s catalog by a considerable margin, it comes as little surprise that just two Style # 4086 Touring Cabriolets were built in 1939 and quietly ushering the end of the V12 Packard era.

Offering power and prestige in abundance, this marvelous Brunn-bodied Packard is ideal for CCCA CARavan events and is sure to delight enthusiasts with its remarkable originality and impeccable style.


Offers welcome and trades considered

1939 Packard Twelve Brunn Touring Cabriolet is listed till salu on ClassicDigest in St. Louis by Hyman Ltd. for $139500.

 

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Karosstyp : Personbil Märke : Packard Modell : Twelve Modellversion : Brunn Touring Cabriolet Motorvolym : 0.0 Årsmodell : 1939 Karosstyp : Station wagon Läge : Missouri Fordon Registrering : Odefinierad

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Packard: En omfattande historia
Tidiga år och stiftelse:

Grundande: Packard Motor Car Company grundades 1899 i Warren, Ohio, av James Ward Packard, William Doud Packard och George Lewis Weiss.
Pioneering Luxury: Ursprungligen producerade bilkvalitet, Packard blev synonymt med lyx, hantverk och teknisk excellens.
Anmärkningsvärda prestationer och bidrag:

Packard Twin Six: Introducerad 1916, denna V12-driven bil etablerade Packard som ett främsta lyxbilmärke.
Model Line Expansion: Packard utvidgade sin sortiment med olika modeller, inklusive sedans, kuponger, konvertibler och limousiner, som catering till välmående kunder som söker elegans och prestanda.
Tekniska innovationer: Varumärket introducerade flera innovationer, till exempel den första användningen av aluminiumkolvar, luftkonditionering och den ultramatiska automatväxeln.
Tio historiskt betydande modeller med tekniska specifikationer:

Packard Twin Six (1916):
Motor: 7.3L V12 -motor.
Prestanda: Cirka 85 hästkrafter.
Packard åtta (1930-1938):
Motor: Straight-8-motor med olika förskjutningar.
Prestanda: varierade från 90 till över 130 hästkrafter.
Packard Super Eight (1939-1951):
Motor: Straight-8-motor.
Prestanda: Tillverkad mellan 130 till 180 hästkrafter.
Packard One-Twenty (1935-1942):
Motor: Straight-8-motor.
Prestanda: Cirka 100 till 120 hästkrafter.
Packard Clipper (1941-1957):
Motor: V8 -motor.
Prestanda: allt från 135 till 185 hästkrafter.
Packard Caribbean (1953-1956):
Motor: V8 -motor.
Prestanda: varierande mellan 275 till 310 hästkrafter.
Packard Patrician (1951-1956):
Motor: Inline-8- och V8-motorer.
Prestanda: varierade från 150 till 180 hästkrafter.
Packard Hawk (1958):
Motor: V8 -motor.
Prestanda: Tillverkad cirka 275 hästkrafter.
Packard Executive (1956-1958):
Motor: V8 -motor.
Prestanda: varierande mellan 240 till 290 hästkrafter.
Packard Predictor (1956):
Motor: Konceptbil som visar design och teknik.
Prestanda: Prototypmodell.
Arv och inflytande:
Kvalitet och elegans: Packard vördades för sin exceptionella byggkvalitet, raffinerad styling och lyxfunktioner, ofta i nivå med europeiska lyxmärken som Mercedes-Benz.
Slutet på produktionen: Varumärket mötte ekonomiska kampar på 1950 -talet, vilket ledde till dess sammanslagning med Studebaker och eventuellt avbrott i slutet av 1950 -talet, vilket markerade slutet på en era i amerikanska lyxbilar.
Packard lämnade en bestående arv i bilindustrin, symboliserar elegans, teknisk excellens och ett engagemang för lyx som har beundrats och respekterats av bilentusiaster över hela världen.