Packard 740 Custom Eight Roadster, 1930
Packard Custom Eight
Packard Custom Eight•
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Chassis No.: 187037
Engine No.: 188365
Registration: Canadian Registration
Location: Hershey, Pennsylvania
$123,750 USD | Sold
- Among the top-of-the-line Packards for 1930
- Offered for the first time in over three decades; mechanically refreshed in 2020
- Powered by a 385 cu.-in. L-head straight eight-cylinder engine
- Numerous desirable period features, including wire wheels, spotlights, and Goddess of Speed radiator mascot
- A CCCA Full Classic with stunning color scheme and presentation
With new styling overseen by famed designer Raymond Dietrich, the Seventh Series Packard models debuted on 29 August 1929 sporting lower, sleeker lines and the beautifully flowing front fenders so emblematic of the Classic Era. New headlamps and the repositioning of the lights from the cowl to the front fenders were other notable stylistic changes. Though a host of custom bodies were available from the finest coachbuilders of the era, most Packards wore factory production bodies. Well-built, shockingly smooth, and overly luxurious, even these were frighteningly expensive, selling for the price of a nice house in 1930.
Among the most desirable Packard body styles available in the Seventh Series was the two-door roadster, a classic open model with expansive seating for two and auxiliary space for two more in the rear rumble seat. So emblematic of the 1930s Classic Era, these dashing and well-proportioned roadsters were must-haves for country estates and summer homes throughout the United States.
One of these quintessential open Packards is presented for sale here. Acquired by the current owners in 1989 from well-known Canadian enthusiast Aldo Bigioni, it has been part of their collection for over 34 years. Cloaked in a period shade of dark green over dark red leather, it was the subject of a major mechanical service in October 2020. Work is reported to have included fully dialing in the braking system, installing an electric fuel pump and new overdrive unit, restoring the radiator, and rebuilding the starter motor, among many others. A full list of work performed is available for review.
Led by its coveted Goddess of Speed radiator mascot, this well-sorted open Packard is sure to command attention and adoration whether on the concours green or storming down the road.
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التكلفة
454,472 AED
