Engine - 356 cubic-inch L-head Straight-8
Transmission - 3-speed manual
Horsepower - 160 at 3600 rpm
Production - 3,535 total for 1941

“What Could it Be But a Packard?”

The 1941 Packard model line, also called the Nineteenth Series, debuted in September 1940. It carried on the innovative styling seen in the previous year's models, along with several useful improvements. For 1941, Packard significantly updated the styling of the One-Sixty. They lengthened all body styles by five inches, positioned the radiators farther forward, and integrated the headlights and parking lights seamlessly into the fenders. The One-Sixty’s complete formal name was the Super Eight One-Sixty, and was sold as a sedan, convertible, limousine, or town car. The vehicle was equipped with a 356 cubic-inch straight-eight engine, the same one used in the Packard One-Eighty.

Packard's Super Eights and especially One-Sixty models, with their powerful engines, independent front suspension, and smooth, comfortable ride, remain appealing today not just for their famous quality and elegant style, but also for their driveability and usefulness. These sophisticated Packards maintained the styling and overall character of earlier models while incorporating practical advancements.

Aside from the limited-production "Darrin" models, the most expensive convertibles were in this One Sixty line. This included the elegant convertible coupe with an excellent power-to-weight ratio courtesy of its inline eight-cylinder engine. Beautifully restored, this Packard One-Sixty Convertible Coupe retains the 3-speed manual transmission and the 160 horsepower straight-eight from which it found its name. Manufacturing of the Packard One-Sixty ceased in 1942.