Very rare, first year Station Sedan with lovely wood, and supersolidbody characteristics! Great color combination withrestoration completedapproximately 15 years ago! It remains anoutstandingexample representing one of only 3,864 built over their3years ofproduction! We are very excited to offer thisincredibly solid, and cosmetically restored 1948 Packard Eight6-passenger Station Sedan! Finished in gorgeous Packard BlueMetallic over all new Tan textured cloth & vinyl combinationinterior, it remains one of the most solid examples we have seen inmany years! Powered by its original, numbers correct 288ci Straight8 (G261532) producing 135 horsepower mated to a 3-speedcolumn-shifted manual transmission, it continues to start withouthesitation, and operate as Packard intended! Features includePackard engine oil filtration system, Cormorant hood ornament, foglamps, heater/defrost, pushbutton AM radio with roof antenna, rearfender shrouds, faux wood dash & window garnish moldings, front &rear Master Guards bumper protection, turn signals, Glare-proofrearview mirror, Universal 7.60-15 4-play wide whitewall tires, andmore! The rear storage compartment is nicely finished inside withbeautifully stained wood slats and stainless steel rails allowingfor the rear seat to be folded down for optimum cargo space!Showing only 46,151 miles, and considering the minimal visible wearsince restoration, we feel it is too difficult to claim ascompletely accurate. The body and chassis remain remarkable solidand rust free. It has been repainted its original color in modernbase/clear fashion approximately 15 years ago with professionalresults. It continues to remain quite gorgeous and show ready! Theexterior chrome is also continuing to provide much shine and lusterhaving the bumpers and exterior door handles already re-chromed.Inside, one would marvel at the condition level of wood-paintedtrim pieces, undamaged headliner, steering wheel, and remarkablyoriginal chrome appointments! All main features continue to operateas they should. It hails most recently from Deltona, Florida since2003. We have just contributed a new battery, new brake mastercylinder with freshly bled braking system, new spark plugs & wires,engine oil/filter, new exhaust muffler & pipe, along with fullyflushing the original gas tank and having it properly sealed foryears of continued service. This beautiful vehicle represents aunique opportunity to a Packard collector or enthusiast. Pleasefeel free to call with questions or schedule a chance to review inperson!