Eight
Stored 47 Years: Running 1940 Mercury Eight
Ford Motor Co. introduced a third range of automobiles in 1939, Mercury. It was sandwiched in between the more pedestrian Ford and the high-end Lincoln. The premiere model was the Mercury Eight, designated as such for its 239 cubic… more»
One Family Owned for 80 Years! 1934 Packard Eight Five Passenger Sedan
After enjoying many years as a luxury carmaker catering to the wealthiest echelon of American society, Packard fell on hard times during the Great Depression. Other makers were suffering too, but Packard’s singular focus on one market niche hurt… more»
Patina’d Elegance- 1935 Packard 8 Business Sedan
Garaged since 1968, this 1935 Packard 8 Business Sedan is coming to us from Westfield, MA. Oozing with class and elegance, this Packard needs some engine work and a good cleaning. Take home this stately ride for $28,000 or… more»
Long-Term Owner: 1940 Mercury Eight Coupe
I wish we could celebrate certain vintage car owners – those who coddled an individual car for decades, caring for its every need, polishing it, driving it, enjoying it. That kind of attention is immediately apparent. We see it… more»
Straight-8 Survivor: 1951 Pontiac Chieftain
Introduced in 1949, the Chieftain and Streamliner were Pontiac’s first all-new cars since before World War II. The Chieftain would eventually become the GM division’s entry-level automobile and remain in the mix through 1958. This 1951 edition, in a… more»
24k Mile Original Survivor! 1950 Packard Eight Sedan
The decade of the Fabulous ’50’s didn’t start out well for the Packard Motor Car Company (and wouldn’t end well, either). By 1950, Packard was losing ground in the luxury car field to rival Cadillac in sales as well… more»
Third Time Lucky? 1937 Morris Eight Series I Two-Seat Tourer
UPDATE 04/23/2023: Selling a classic car can be challenging, especially when the vehicle caters to a niche market. Such is the case with this 1937 Morris Eight Two-Seat Tourer. It is a rare little beast because even though the… more»
353 V8 Rum Runner: 1930 Cadillac Eight
Cadillac has the misfortune of introducing its new “Eight” at the time of the Stock Market Crash of 1929, so sales of the new car probably never reached their potential before being discontinued in 1935. The car was named… more»
Tin Wood Wagon: 1951 Pontiac Eight
Like other divisions of General Motors, Pontiac rolled out new post-war cars in 1949. While the only badging on the seller’s wagon says Pontiac Eight, the simple VIN doesn’t tell us much more. P = Pontiac, MI assembly plant;… more»
A 92 Year-Old Survivor? 1930 Packard Standard Eight Roadster
A symbol of wealth and power that rolled off the assembly line just as it was becoming clear that the Great Crash of ’29 was only a taste of things to come, this 1930 Packard Standard Eight Roadster is… more»
1947 Mercury Eight Movie Car with a 350
Yep. that’s Harvey Keitel on the right, one of my favorite character actors, and he drove this ’47 Mercury Eight 4-Door Town Sedan in the 1994 movie, Imaginary Crimes. The car comes with memorabilia from the movie and can… more»
Huge Packard Collection for Sale!
An assortment of Packard cars and parts, which have been accumulated since the middle 1960s, are available as a package deal in Omaha, Nebraska. The collection seems focused largely on Series 8 and Clipper models. There are ten vehicles… more»
A Finished Project: 1949 Packard Eight
It’s sad when you see a once loved and cherished car that has fallen on hard times, but I think that it’s even sadder to see one where the owner has gone through all of the pain and heart-ache… more»
