Here is another rare car that is seldom seen. This one of a kind 1941 Packard 180 Phaeton / convertible sedan parade car was taken right off the assembly line. It was customized by the legendary "Dutch" Darrin, the star car customizer of the thirties and forties. This Packard started life as a formal sedan then customized by Darrin. Most of Dutch's conversions were two door Packard 180 convertibles. Later, this car was customized even further in the early eighties. When converted to a ragtop the four doors, which are " suicide doors" , were altered. So, side window glass does not exist. An early type of plastic film also referred to as side curtains are used for keeping the elements outside. Every feature other than the convertible top and doors are the way Dutch finished it. Standard features include the 160 hp, 356 cid engine, a straight eight. Also the dual mounted spare tires with dual mounted mirrors, the rakish Darrin windshield, the blocked rear body behind the rear seat, and the luggage rack with fabric luggage trunk. The bumper guards, hood cormorant, and the radio were factory options. This car has the Goddess of Speed hood ornament. The yellow lensed fog lights were custom add-ons. Notice the split side opening hood a common feature on cars of the 30's - 40's. When you look at this Packard notice how low the convertible top rides over the body making appear almost as a chop-top vechicle. The paint on this car is excellent, possibly a repaint, but very close to ...
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