1937 Packard Model 1508
1932 Packard Phaeton Model 905
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Our Model’s History
Purchased new in November 1937 (after the 1938 models had been introduced), this car has been a favorite of two generations of Marshalls—Clarence and Tom. Total mileage exceeds 67,000, including a nearly 12,000-mile trip to the West Coast and Canada in 1941 as well as numerous outings to tow Stanleys to Yorklyn in the late 1940s. It was repainted about 1980, but the chrome and upholstery remain original.
This car adopted in Loving Memory of Jane H. Jordan
& adopted by Rose Ann Hoover
Specifications
Capacity: 7 passengers
Engine: 175 horsepower
Weight: 6,000 pounds
Wheelbase: 144 inches
Cost: $4,500 inches
in 1937;
today's equivalent: 74,168
Comparison Chart
| Model | Car Type | Passenger Capacity | Engine (Horsepower for Steam & Gas, Volts for Electric) | Weight (Pounds) | Wheelbase (Inches) | Original Cost (Year Released) | Today's Equivalent Cost (in 2015) |
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