Gorgeous restoration
Just released from long-term collector ownership
Rare and desirable 645 Deluxe Eight Sport Phaeton by Dietrich
One of only 2,061 Deluxe Eight 645s built
Former AACA National First Prize winner
Stunning color combination
Full engine rebuild less than 500 miles ago
Original body data tags still attached
CCCA full classic; eligible for all events and caravans
Options include:
Radiator grille guard
“Pilot-Ray” rotating driving lights
Dual cowl lights
Dual spotlights
Dual side mount spares
Goddess of Speed hood ornament
Trunk rack, trunk, and trunk boot
Painted wire wheels
New whitewall tires
Recently serviced
Performs wonderfully!
The perfect Packard Phaeton to drive and enjoy!
A collector’s dream!
Packard introduced the 645 Deluxe Eight, a chassis specifically
designed for the extravagant custom and semi-custom bodies of the
time, before the stock market crashed in 1929. These long-wheelbase
cars, with their long hoods and strong and silent nine-main-bearing
engines, have come to be regarded by collectors as the ultimate
examples of Packard’s Sixth Series cars.
Several improvements meant Packard’s Sixth Series cars were a cut
above the previous year’s lineup, as well as the competition’s. The
suspension featured a shock-absorbed “loose trunnion” suspension
system that was remarkably similar to what one might find on a
modern-day automobile. This development led to the design of a
rocker mount held in place by four short compression springs; road
shock was absorbed by the forward and backward movement of this
loose trunnion.
The 1929 Packard Deluxe Eight Dual Cowl Sport Phaeton by Dietrich
featured here is finished in gorgeous Pewee Green over Highland
green with a beautiful, supple tan leather interior. It is among
one of the finest Packards available on the market today. This
former AACA National First Place winner would be a great addition
to any prominent collection and we are extremely pleased to offer
it to the most sophisticated collector, investor or enthusiast who
wants the best. Ready to make an investment that you can actually
enjoy? Classic cars have proven to be among the most resilient and
rewarding investments in recent years with the Historic Automobile
Group Index (HAGI) jumping 39% in 2013, 16% in 2014 and 17% in 2015
while posting gains of 467% over the last 10 years. Please contact
one of our expert sales consultants at (314)291-7000 or
[email protected] more information. They will be happy to give you a
complete walk-around, supply you with a more detailed description
and answer any questions you may have. Buy with confidence.
Trades welcome! Financing available! Please visit www.schmit.com to
view our full inventory.
