1937 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe
Original and unrestored.1937 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe (Model 1099)
Known history from new. Parked since 1956 per the New Jersey license plate and inspection sticker, recently recommissioned and now back on the road and running well. This wonderfully honest, unrestored example shows the kind of character and charm you only get once—fine wear, even patina, and the easy elegance that made Packard a prewar benchmark. It turns heads everywhere; the attention it gets rivals far glossier restorations and trailer queens.
Recently sorted to be a dependable driver: new tires and a full hydraulic-brake service. The 282 straight-eight delivers the smooth, quiet torque these cars are known for; the synchronized 3-speed shifts cleanly; Safe-T-Flex front suspension and longer wheelbase give a relaxed, composed ride at modern secondary-road speeds. Cooling and charging systems operate properly and like many original, unrestored prewar engines, it does smoke.
The ’37 One-Twenty Convertible Coupe sits in the sweet spot of Packard’s prewar line: elegant proportions, a smooth 8-cylinder, and genuinely modern roadability thanks to independent front suspension and hydraulic brakes—without the cost and complexity of the senior cars. As it sits, it’s perfect for preservation-class display, local tours, and “arrive-and-steal-the-crowd” cars & coffee duty.
Show up in this Packard, and you’ll get more smiles, stories, and attention than most trailer-queens on the field—while enjoying the satisfying, authentic feel only an unrestored car delivers.
| Listing Type | Automobiles |
|---|---|
| Year | 1937 |
| Make | Packard |
| Model | 120 |
| Body Style | Convertible Coupe |
| Mileage | 66,789 |
| Transmission | 3-Speed Manual |
| Condition | Great Original |
| Location | Smithfield, RI 02917 |
| Exterior Color | Black |
| Interior Color | Beige |