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1940 PACKARD STRETCH LIMOUSINE

Location: Ingleside, Illinois, United States
Make: Packard
Model: Model 1808
Type: Limousine
Year: 1940
Mileage: 132,000
VIN: 13712322
Color: White
Engine size: Cadillac 350 C.I.
Number of cylinders: 8
Power options: Air Conditioning
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Drive type: RWD
Interior color: Beige
Drive side: Left-hand drive
Options: CD Player, Leather Seats
Vehicle Title: Clear

1940 Packard Model 1808 Description

A Wedding and Special Occasion Dream Maker.
A great addition to any existing limousine service or the start of a new business.
With a likely income of well over $50k per year, this beautiful 1940 Packard could be the flagship of your fleet. With potential rates of over $240 per hour, it can procure double the income of a modern stretch limousine-and with it’s nearly 100% reliability record, has demonstrated itself to be as rugged and dependable as a new limousine. Providing a steady stream of income for 14 years, this old Packard runs and drives like a Cadillac dream. A gem of a money maker this one of a kind car has never been entrusted to just any driver. Custom built for, and the pride and joy of it’s owner, it has been exclusively owner-operated and maintained by the sole proprietor of one of Chicago’s most prestigious limousine services for the last 14 years.
Let me tell you the details of this beautiful modern classic:A professionally built 1940 Packard 1808 series Stretch Limousine built onto a 1992 Cadillac Stretch Limousine chassis with a LT1 350 C.I. Cadillac/GM engine backed by a 700R4 automatic transmission with overdrive. It uses the Cadillac Stretch Limo drive train and chassis that at the time this Packard was set on it, had 97,000 miles on it. The car retains the Cadillac power steering, power disc brakes and suspension. Solidly equipped with a huge custom oversized radiator, it allows you to sit in the car with the a/c on all day, even in the heat of summer. The car runs and drives superbly, even at highway speeds. Always turning heads and attracting new business, this unique beauty simply sells itself.As the driver-the front chauffeur’s compartment features the Cadillac digital instrument panel, tilt steering wheel, wipers with delay, and has both front and rear a/c and heat. The front seats are Lincoln leather in black with a custom center console bringing all the switches and controls right at the drivers fingertips. Two speakers in the front center console, as well as two in the rear compartment, all driven by a Sony AM/FM CD player that sets the mood for any occasion. With it’s dual exhaust, new wide white wall tires on 8" wide Chevy Suburban rally wheels displaying the Packard sombrero hubcaps, no detail has been overlooked.
For your passengers-the comfort features are all here. The rear compartment commands center stage with a luxurious two-tone tan and cream leather, a built in champagne bar with ice chest, mood lighting across the headliner, and beautiful mirrored opera vanities in the roof side panels creating an atmosphere that will make any bride feel like a princess. Climate controlled with rear heat and a/c vents to help keep things extra cool in summer and warm in winter. Your distinguished groom will appreciate the billet with stainless trim and door tops accented by real wood grain garnish molding. There are crystal glass flower vases and a valance divider (no partition). This beauty comfortably seats 6 passengers and has room for an additional 2 passengers when the removable auxiliary seats with headrests and lap belts are installed.
If starting your own business, or simply adding to your fleet, take confidence in knowing that this car has established itself as an exceptionally high demand wedding car in the Chicagoland area for a decade and half. Always taking center stage when out on the road, be prepared to turn heads and bring in a steady stream of business. You’re sure to take pride when answering questions about this enchanting vehicle, and be sure to have your business cards on hand as the inquiries for weddings and events roll in whenever this show stopping beauty is out on the road.
A Really Spectacular car and an excellent money maker!
Seller has 50+ years in the Chicago area limousine business and can answer any questions you might need answered.
FOR INFORMATION ON THIS VEHICLEPLEASE CALL BOB AT 847-822-1123

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