1954 packard hennessy ambulance driver

The car was always kept inside warehouses so there is no. Beautiful 1954 packard pacific with 40k miles 1954 1955 1956. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Except for during 1954 when it used cavalierlike trim, the henney professional cars, which had various uses including as an ambulance or hearse, usually used patricianlike trim. Selling my 1954 packard henney junior ambulance, the car is partially. A 1927 packard ambulance, in front of the detroit fire department. The packard began its life in the early 1890s when ward packard first got the idea to build a motor car. Nances objectives in the early 1950s was to resurrect packards prewar image of total luxury. Henney motor company, freeport, illinois by genealogy trails.

This one is for sale in victoria, bc, and looks like a great candidate for a ratrod. Us navy 1953 packard clipper ambulance this 1953 packard clipper was built is said to have been built for the us navy as a 2door, shortwheelbase ambulance. The result was the 19511954 packard patrician formal sedan, a very private fourdoor that managed to capture the flavor of the old coachbuilding days before the war. Henney motor company of freeport illinois was closely associated with packard for many years. The photograph may be purchased as wall art, home decor, apparel, phone cases, greeting cards, and more. Seats are in nice shape, but there is a burst seam on the drivers seat, along the front. Buenos aires, argentina this is a 1951 packard hearse. I want to give this the best chances of being restored. Built using a longwheelbase 159 packard professional car chassis and a henney ambulance body, it included four center opening side doors, henneys distinctive curved rear quarter windows plus a fourth side window inserted into the cpillar exclusive to the super stations wagon.

This rare car is number 352 of only 500 ever made from 19531954. Ems 1954 packard is a vintage toronto ambulance classic trucks, classic cars, old. And loaded with options, including power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seat, and power top. Perfect for the professional car society members collection. An ambulance is a vehicle for transportation, from or between places of treatment, and in some instances will also provide out of hospital m. Our friends at bring a trailer posted a link to this 1954 packard henney junior ambulance. The mayfair hardtop and cavalier convertible were dropped entirely, leaving only the fourdoor sedan carrying the cavalier name.

Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. Sold 1954 packard henney junior ambulance for sale youtube. Beautiful new paint in red and white livery restoration of a solid henney body company unity. The seller doesnt offer any information as to whether this example served as a hearse or an ambulance, but given the bright yellow paint, im inclined to think this one was an ambulance. Its loaded with features 352 cubic inch v8, 4 barrel carburetor, twinultramatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seat, radio, power antenna, tinted glass, and torsion bar load leveler suspension. By 1909 packard was one of the major automobile manufactures in america. This is my hearse and i still have it plus a 53 patrician and 1954 junior hearse. Packard hearse is a photograph by grace grogan which was uploaded on august 30th, 20. Packard ambulance unique public service vehicles in 1950s toronto, ontario. This is the second of these that we have featured, the other being in 2011 in california with us navy history link. The packard henney is reported to be in generally sound. Unrestored packard henney hearse to cross the block in phi. It came to us after being parked for 40 years, not running and needing a lot of attention. The way to do this, he said, was to establish the cheaper clipper as a separate make and load packard with loaded packards, such as the 1954 packard caribbean.

For the 1954 model year, packard moved the caribbean up to its top line, and the entrylevel clipper dropped the packard nameplate, making the cavalier line the entrylevel car with a packard badge. I do plan to sale but have decided to repair more of the vehicle including new exhaust system. Intact windshield is currently stored in the back of the vehicle. As great as this car is, i havent had the time to work on it over the past few years and it is time for it to go to someone who will finish and enjoy. There are 10 1952 to 1954 packard clippers for sale today on. White london county council ambulance 1920 three ambulance drivers in uniform pose with their ambulance outside bloomsbury ambulance station holborn.

The 1954 model year saw the end of the basic 24th series shape, and the packard marque was being divided into packard and clipper lines. This charming 1954 packard henney jr ambulance certainly saw plenty of action in its day, adding to its appeal. All products are produced ondemand and shipped worldwide within 2 3 business days. This set of six images shows some of the most interesting vehicles driven by the men that put their life on the line every day in the. Is this the best 1954 packard convertible available now. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. In the early days it was a buggy factory, but it became a hearse and ambulance factory associated with packard. Even in those early days brooklin was different with models never offered as kits but always fully built and ready to display. The henney limousine and executive sedan were continued and the patrician sedan was now called the patrician custom. This 1955 packard patrician is packards top of the line 4 door sedan, a luxurious and powerful car. Courtesy of the national automotive history collection, detroit public library. If the buyer intends to use the car as a driver, rather than a collection. Emergency vehicles, just like first responders, live a hard life. Books, images, historic newspapers, maps, archives and more.

Not through, and windows still both roll just fine, with no concerns of it breaking. As great as this car is, i havent had the time to work on it over the past few years and it is time for it to. Amazing rare 1951 packard hearse for sale packard hearse location. It is rough, but what a neat vehicle to have parked in the drive way. We are thrilled to be restoring this packard and getting it back on the road.

The thing has a cool look, the flathead 8 runs strong, and has been registered in california for many years. Hemmings find of the day 1954 packard henney junior. Has the original straight 8 engine and original hydromantic transmission. Clean, clear, non op title in my name with california whitesilver license plates.

This is a no reserve auctionhere is your chance to own a rare piece of american automotive history to add to your collection. Junior is obvious a moniker as it was based off the smaller clipper body it wasnt lengthened or stretched. The professional vehicles were completely coachbuilt bodies that were built on packards separate commercial chassis, so their trim level had very little to do with. Ambulance hearse project ratrod henny packard for sale. Dickins funeral home originally purchased this vehicle new in 1938 as a custom hearse and ambulance, hich was rare for its time. A total of 2,760 custom sedans were sold, 65 henney executive sedans, and 35 limousines. Only 120 were made for 1954 and a mere 500 were manufactured. Belvedere green 1954 packard model 5478 for sale located in st.

Has straight8 that runs very solid body has some rust in ft floor and some of the wood will need replace in the back. As great as this car is, i havent had the time to work on it over the past few years and it is time for it to go to someone who will finish and enjoy it as much as i have. Super rare 1954 packard henney jr ambulance needs a loving. Henney built a prototype packard super station wagon in 1954.

The drivers window has a hairline crack in the bottom corner, visible in the photos. Find 1953 to 1954 packard cars for sale on oodle classifieds. This 1954 packard henney junior ambulance is one of 124 produced for the model year. Minuses of the 19511954 packard patrician formal sedan. All of the original paperwork and documentation is available. It has been completely professionally restored, and looks and acts almost like a new car. It was inspired by the pan american concept car that packard had displayed at the 1952 new york auto show. It is currently stored in a warehouse and in excellent condition.

Us navy 1953 packard clipper ambulance bring a trailer. Super rare 1954 packard henney jr ambulance needs a loving home with a fascinating history, this is the kind of car you want in your collection. The henney packard motor company was a large factory located in freeport, illinois, employing over 300 workers in 1939. Pluses of the 19511954 packard patrician formal sedan. This 1951 packard henney nu3way hearse is part of a collection of vehicles recently pulled from longterm storage in lynchburg, virginia, which also includes a 1932 piercearrow eight model 54 fivepassenger sedan and a 1929 packard standard eight series 626 fivepassenger sedan.

In hand documentation from owner indicates this vehicle started its life in the. Half a century later brooklin is the last of those companies and continues to build high quality models, still made in england and still eagerly sought after by those fortunate enough to know about this unique place of creative modelmaking. Not only is the ambulance preserved in its original state, its one rare bird. There is an opportunity to make an offer and score a great old packard. By continuing to visit this site you agree to our use of cookies. Find 1954 packard clippers for sale on oodle classifieds. Transcribed by and contributed to illinois genealogy trails by alice horner.