1941 Packard Bohman & Schwartz Convertible Victoria

1941 Packard Bohman & Schwartz Convertible Victoria
Packard Motor Car Company, Warren, Ohio
Photo By: Douglas Wilkinson
Location: Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance March 15,2009

This Bohman & Schwartz Convertible Victoria is a stunning design that is somewhat reminiscent of the Packard Darrin Victoria, yet it is distinctive in many ways. The V-windshield has a striking severe rake to it, while the trailing edge of the front fender extends gracefully into the door instead of ending before the door. A 10-inch longer wheelbase than the Darrin Victoria, a lack of runnung boards and the bold chrome spear on the body side combine to make a beautiful long, low truly elegant automobile of distinction.

This car was purchased new in California by the aunt of racing great Phil Hill who later acquired the Packard and used it in the 1950s to tow his Ferrari to races up and down the West Coast.

It is generally accepted that this is one of two surviving Bohman & Schwartz Convertible Victorias of at least three originally built.