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With the demise of Packard’s Twelve in 1939, the 180 became the company’s replacement for their top of the line car. Despite of the fact that junior cars had saved the company, the senior cars including the 180 still set the standard both within the Packard organization and for its competitors. Essentially identical in specification to the 160, the 180 was reserved for Packard’s top of the line customs and semi-customs. Making a debut at the New York Auto show in October 1940, the 1941 180 models – and the companion 160 series - featured revised looks in front, with headlights integrated into the fenders for the first time. On the inside, interior trim was on the cutting edge of technology it featured a dash fascia molded almost entirely in plastic, well ahead of many of Packard’s competitors and undoubtedly an anomaly for the period. In several ways, 1941 marked the curtain call for Packard’s senior cars.

This Packard formal is an older restoration of a very rare car. 102 were believed made with supposedly only 10 left in running condition. It is equipped with a three speed transmission with overdrive. The car does have new front suspension, coils and tires added by the previous owner.