1941 Packard 120 4 door sedan

This is the last of the traditionally styled Packards except for the 180 sedan produced in the abbreviated model year of 1942. Also introduced this 1941 model year was the Clipper, a more modern styling that incorporated lower, more streamlined body lines and a less conspicuous grille.
For many, this is the last of the "true" Packards of legend.

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[MrBillybaloo]

Jack, that is my 120 Packard. Thanks for the posting. We frequently attend the Eustis cruise-in. Come by and say hello Bill

[raconter1]

@MrBillybaloo Well, I'm always happy to meet the people whose cars I video! I sure will stop by! Excellent car you have! Thanks! :) Jack

[55lincoln]

Aren't these forties Packards classy lookin? Stately, dignified, beautiful machnes. Thanks.

[raconter1]

@55lincoln They sure are, Warren...particularly those stately grilles...I know a collector that collects only the stately prewar models..he does not feel that the new design starting with the Clipper in 41 really represents classic Packard, and has none of these in his collection. Thanks! :) Jack

[cheddyrod]

The 120 was introduced in 1935 as a mid priced car and they competed against DeSoto, Chrysler. Buick and Olds. In the midst the depression Packard needed a car to increase their sales and the 120 was very well received mainly due to its sharp styling and advanced engineering. I really love the grills on the prewar junior and senior Packards.

[raconter1]

@cheddyrod Hey, Chester! Thanks for the details on that...during the depression, you either adjusted or just faded away! Cadillac performed a similar maneuver with their LaSalle model...and a very attractive one at that! So many cars were not able to adjust, and just faded away..like the Pierce Arrow, Duesenberg, Cord, Auburn, Franklin, Reo, Huppmobile...it's an endless parade.

Thanks! :) Jack

[MrBillybaloo]

Test.

[MrBillybaloo]

testing

[raconter1]

@donnyboyblue Hey, Donny! Very true...Hudsons after the war had that setup too...it always intrigued me! Indeed they were solid cars..the town I came from used a fleet of them as taxis after the WW2....and they held up admirably! Thanks! :) Jack

[donnyboyblue]

Buicks had that setup too on their antenaes for a while.........Packards were great solid cars........