Gateway Classic Cars of Scottsdale is please to present for sale, on consignment, this amazing 1949 Packard 8! 16 years of blissful ownership is coming to a close. The gorgeous black exterior over burgundy interior makes for a show stopper! The original restoration had a 472 cubic inch Cadillac engine that was replaced with a 500 cubic inch V8 from a 1970 Cadillac that produced 400hp. Prior to installation the engine was inspected and refreshed including timing chain, timing gear, oil pump, valve springs, freeze plugs and the block was repainted. This was all done in 2021 and about 600 miles ago. The automatic transmission transfers power to a Ford 9" rear end that houses 3:50 gears. Additional Features and Options include AM/FM Radio, Cloth Interior, Custom Wheels, Power Brakes, EPAS Performance Electronic Power Steering, Tinted Glass, Flowmaster Dual Exhaust, Edelbrock Intake Manifold and Carburetor, E-Z Wiring, Dolphin Gauges, Front Disc Brakes and new Shocks. In total, since the original restoration a mere 18,650 miles have been put on the car which was built to drive and enjoy. Contact our sales staff by phone or email to go over the car and learn how to bring this one home with you. Thank you for looking!
