Packard 1402 Limousine, 1936
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Chassis No.: 14TH1402205
- Exterior: Black
- Interior: Gray
- Body: Limousine
- The only Hooper-bodied 1936 Packard 1402 Limousine known to exist today
- Built by Hooper Co. in London
- Right hand drive
- Engine no. 399822A
- Stromberg downdraft carburetor
- 6 volt system
- Ride control
- Built-in jacking system with hydraulic cylinders behind each wheel
- Rebuilt engine, starter, generator, carburetor and brakes
- Refinished interior woodwork
- Dual side-mounts with accessory mirrors
- Trippe light
Packard had a long tradition of identifying its cars by a series designation rather than by year; as such, the new Packards introduced in August 1935 were the 14th Series for 1936. The series was divided by engine and wheelbase, so the Eight was available in a 127-inch wheelbase for the 1400, a 134-inch for the 1401 and, the longest, a 139-inch wheelbase for the 1402 sedans and town cars. The basic styling of the Series 1402 sedans was very much the same as the 12th Series except for minor trim changes, but a few bare chassis were ordered with custom bodies.
One of the most unusual examples of coachwork to appear on a 1402 Series Packard was this handsome limousine body built by Hooper & Co. in London on a special right-hand drive 139-inch wheelbase chassis. To date, the example offered here is the only Hooper-bodied 1936 Packard 1402 Limousine known to exist. The 1402 Series Packard chassis included a 320 CI inline L-head straight-8 engine producing 130 HP at 3,200 RPM with a Stromberg single downdraft carburetor. The drivetrain featured a floor-shift-operated 3-speed synchromesh manual transmission connected to a 4.69 gear ratio rear axle.
The engine, starter, carburetor and mechanical brakes have been rebuilt on this beautiful black limousine. It has the standard 1936 Packard ride-control, Bijur lubrication and an accessory built-in jacking system, and 17-inch gloss black painted welded steel-spoke wheels carry 7.00×17 white sidewall tires. This Packard has dual side-mounted spare wheels and tires with accessory chrome-plated mirrors and a rear trunk rack. A single Trippe Speedlight adds flash to the front of the car. The interior is finished with pleated black leather in the chauffeur’s compartment and complementary blue wool broadcloth in the rear.
The rear compartment features side and rear-facing opera seats, a division window and intercom. The interior wood trim has been refinished. This majestic and unique limousine would add a great deal of dignity to any collection or Packard event.
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