This Packard Eight got away, but there are more like it here.
This 1930 Packard is a Model 726 Standard Eight sedan that was delivered new to Forest City Motors of Cleveland, Ohio, and was refurbished before it was purchased by the selling dealer in 2023. The car is finished in gray with black fenders and beltline trim, and power comes from a 319ci straight-eight paired with a four-speed manual transmission. Features include 19″ disc wheels, a black canvas top, a Goddess of Speed hood ornament, rear-hinged rear doors, running boards, a rear footrest, and a robe bar. This Seventh-Series Packard is now offered with literature, car show awards, and a clean Florida title.
The body is finished in gray with black fenders and red pinstriping and features a black canvas roof, chrome bumpers, a Goddess of Speed hood ornament, running boards, rear-hinged rear doors, and a taillight cluster.
The body-color 19″ disc wheels feature red pinstriping and are mounted with Firestone bias-ply whitewall tires. A matching spare wheel and tire are mounted out back. The Model 726 rode on a 127.5″ wheelbase and featured semi-elliptical leaf springs at all four corners. Stopping power is provided by mechanical drums all around.
The cabin features front and rear benches trimmed in gray cloth with a matching headliner and door panels. Dark gray carpets line the floors, and additional equipment includes dual gloveboxes, wood window trim, a rear window shade, a rear footrest, and a robe bar.
The four-spoke steering wheel fronts a dash panel housing a barrel-type speedometer, a Jaeger eight-day clock, and auxiliary gauges. The five-digit odometer shows under 52k miles. Total mileage is unknown.
The 319ci straight-eight was factory rated at 90 horsepower. Service performed in 2023 reportedly included a rebuild of the carburetor and an oil change.
Power is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission.
The firewall-mounted chassis plate lists the car’s serial number as well as its March 10, 1930, delivery to Forest City Motors of Cleveland, Ohio.
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| Winning Bid | USD $21,000 by Hisso |
| Auction Ended | August 15, 2023 at 1:02PM PT |
| Bids | 14 |
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Seller: LukAutoGroup
Location: Lauderhill, Florida 33312Listing Details
- Chassis: 289803
- 52k Miles Shown, TMU
- 319ci Straight-Eight
- Four-Speed Manual Transmission
- Gray Paint w/Black Fenders
- Gray Cloth Upholstery
- Black Canvas Top
- 19" Disc Wheels
- Goddess of Speed Hood Ornament
- Rear-Hinged Rear Doors
- Dual Gloveboxes
- Robe Bar
- Rear Footrest
Private Party or Dealer: Dealer
Additional charges from this dealer: USD $0
Lot #116981
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