Spectacular, concours quality, two-year, body-off-frame
restoration
Shown at the 2009 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and completed
the tour d’Elegance!
Rare and desirable 840 Deluxe Eight Sport Phaeton
One of only 97 built!
Just released from a private collection
Collector owned since the 1950’s
CCCA (Classic Car Club of America) full classic eligible for all
events and caravans
Stunning color combination
Options include:
Radiator stone guard
Full side curtains
Thermostatic radiator vents
Dual spot lamps
Rare rear mounted spare with split rear bumper
Painted disc wheels
New period correct whitewall tires
Front & rear wind wings
Adonis sliding boy hood ornament
Documentation includes owner’s manual, restored jack & tools, and
pebble beach ribbons!
Recently serviced
Performs wonderfully
Perect for future Concours appearances, rallies and tours
One of the nicest 1931 Packards that can be found on the market
today!
A collectors dream!
Packard would introduce its 8th series of automobiles for
1931 on August 14th 1930. The Standard Eight models available
were the 826 with a 127.5” wheelbase and the 833 model featuring
the 134.5” wheelbase. The designation “Custom” was dropped for the
Packard Eight lineup and then became referred to as the “Deluxe”
models, which were divided into the 840 and 845 series cars with an
imposing 140.5” wheelbase and 145.5” wheelbase, respectively. The
Packard Deluxe Eight engine was the 385ci unit that developed 120hp
and was mated to a 4-speed manual gearbox which allowed for more
spirited driving. The massive power plant featured nine main
bearings and was so well balanced that salesmen were known to boast
about the smoothness by balancing a nickel on the cylinder head
with the engine idling. With the Deluxe models taking the top of
the Eight line up, the most astute customers often longed after
chauffer-driven models such as body 491; the Deluxe Eight Sport
Phaeton. This stunning dual cowl featured a rear flip up tonneau
with a foldable rear windshield for open driving pleasure. If
inclement weather developed the convertible top also served as a
support for the removable side curtains. Priced at $3,790 when new,
this luxury depression era motorcar was seldom seen. Only 97
examples were built during 1931 and with few known to exist today,
examples are highly sought-after by collectors.
The 1931 Packard Deluxe Eight Sport Phaeton featured here is
finished in stunning all black sitting on top of a beautiful apple
green chassis which is accented by a wonderfully black leather
interior with a matching top and side curtains. This magnificent
automobile has been collector owned since the 1950’s and was
subject to a comprehensive two year, body-off-frame restoration
before it was shown at the 2009 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.
Still presenting in Concours restored condition, this Packard would
make an incredible showing at future AACA or CCCA events. We are
proud to offer this incredible Packard to the most astute
collector, investor or enthusiast who understands the provenance of
this legendary American marque and desires only the best the market
can offer. 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] for 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.
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