This 1954 Packard convertible is finished in red over red and beige vinyl upholstery and is powered by a 327ci “Thunderbolt” L-head straight-eight paired with a two-speed automatic transmission. Features include power steering and brakes, a push-button AM radio, power-adjustable bench seat, steel wheels with chrome covers, and a power-retractable tan soft top. Work included re-coring the radiator, stripping and resealing the fuel tank, cleaning the heater box and oil cooler, and replacing the water pump, fuel pump, carpet, tonneau cover, driveshaft, soft top, and top hydraulic cylinders.
The 327ci “Thunderbolt” straight-eight was repainted in 2014, and additional work since 2012 has included installing an electric fuel pump, re-coring the radiator, cleaning the oil cooler, stripping and resealing the fuel tank, and replacing the oil pan gasket and spark plugs. The electrical system has been converted to 12 volts. Work in preparation for the sale included a timing adjustment, a carburetor rebuild, and replacement of the exhaust manifold and vacuum advance on the distributor.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a two-speed Ultramatic automatic transmission. The driveshaft was replaced in 2014.
The car is finished in red and features a power-retractable soft top that was replaced in 2012.
Additional work that same year included rebuilding the hydraulic pump and replacing the hydraulic cylinders, while the tonneau cover was replaced in 2014.
Steel wheels feature chrome Packard-branded covers and are mounted with whitewall tires.
Braking is through power-assisted drums at all four corners.
The wheel cylinders were replaced in 2012, and the power steering system was serviced the following year with replacement hoses and fluid.
The cabin houses a power-adjustable front seat trimmed in red vinyl with beige centers and matching door panels.
Replacement red carpets were installed in 2012, and the push-button AM radio was repaired in 2014.
An ivory-color steering wheel frames a 110-mph speedometer, an analog clock, and a combination gauge.
The five-digit odometer shows 69k miles, though total mileage is unknown.
