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Packard J. T. Cantrell Station Wagon Woody (1939)
for sale

Price: US $369,900.00

Description:

This J.T. Cantrell Packard Six Station Wagon
will simply take your breath away.
This Packard is for the collector who demands the best.
Much more refined than a Hercules body, the Honduras Mahogany framed around Eastern White Maple is an extraordinary example of woodworking craftsmanship.
Multiple Award Winner:
BEST OF SHOW Packard International Club 2004 'BEST WOOD' Wavecrest ALL WOODY Meet 2004 BEST OF SHOW Packard Automobile Club 2005 Winner of the AACA Joseph Parkin National Award and Grand National Senior Award in 2007Specifications: ENGINE: 245 cu inch Packard Six. W A-1 Carter Carburetor with original brass tag TRANSMISSION: Packard 3-speed w/factory overdrive REAR END: 470
This was a 4 1/2 year complete nut and bolt restoration with the highest attention to detail. Undercarriage completely disassembled, leaf springs re-arched and the frame, front springs and rear leaf springs were powder coated. The Wood body was completely disassembled, recreated in the original Honduras Mahogany and Eastern White Maple. The completed body was fitted to the restored frame. .then taken back to the wood workers shop, completely taken apart and 12 coats of quality varnish applied. After all wood pieces were complete, the wood body was reassembled. This process alone was done by one craftsman and took 3 years. The Metal body was bead blasted, metal prepped and finished in the correct Packard Loyola Marroon Poly color. All original Chrome work was professionally re-plated to extremely high standards. The Interior and Upholstery are correct and reflect extreme attention to detail.
I am brokering this car for a well respected family in the Packard and AACA community. Serious Buyers only please.
No Solicitors, we do not wish to be contacted to help sell this vehicle.
Send your professional inspector, or better yet fly in/ or drive in and see it for yourself. Contact Jim at the number below to arrange a showing.
TERMS:
Wire Transfer or Cashiers Check only. Car and Title will NOT be released until all funds are verified thru sellers bank. $2500 non-refundable deposit required, ( can be payable through Paypal). No full Payment for purchase using Paypal accepted. I reserve the right to end the auction at any time. Balance due in 5 business days. No lowball offers accepted. This is a rare vehicle of extraordinary quality, please be a quality buyer. Contact Jim at 816-729-8513.
eBay has written a fascinating article on Joseph Cantrell and the the history behind his becoming a builder of wood automobile bodies. Go to;http:/www.ebay.com/motors/blog/1939-packard-woody-wagon-cantrell/

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