Vehicle Description
Only 2 owners in the past 58 years!� Stored for some 39
years,�with�engine�started regularly, then pasted on to�previous
owner who�rescued in 1999 and performed a complete cosmetic
restoration to the exterior paint, interior upholstery,�chrome, and
necessary mechanical improvements!��Showing only 79,700 original
miles, it continues to�survive�in remarkably solid condition!����
Largely considered America's #1 large scale producers of luxury
automobiles, Packard Motor Car Company offered numerous body
styles, including trucks, to ensure it had a product for every
buyer. By 1930, the elegant designs of Packard were well known
throughout the world. Classic lines consisting of sculpted fenders
united by running boards, forward upright radiator, perfect amount
of chrome plated accessories, all in combination with sturdy
chassis and one of the most reliable drivetrains in the industry!
It made for an outstanding vehicle that stemmed the motto by
Packard President & GM, James Macauley, "Just Ask a Man Who Owns
One." Today, they remain one of the most sought after pre-war
collectibles to own and enjoy! Offered here is a 1930 Packard
Standard Eight 726 5-passenger Sedan finished in classic Dark Blue
with accenting Black fenders, and Gray Cloth interior. This
outstanding example comes with a nicely documented ownership
history, first owned by Floyd Adelbert Pearce, director of
Torrington Company in Torrington, CT manufacturer of sewing needles
and roller bearings. It was later sold to Joseph H. Pothier and his
son, Wilford A. Pothier, who were farmers also based in Torrington,
CT. It was then traded to long-time Packard & Lincoln car
collection, Richard Cantwell, of Canton, CT in 1960. He would park
this Packard in his barn, totally original, for the next 39 years.
He would routinely start the car every 1-2 months to preserve the
engine, but 4 decades of storage allowed the balance of the car to
age as you would expect. Although rarely selling anything from his
collection, Mr. Cantwell decided to sell this Packard to his
longtime friend in 1999, Edward Rosado who always wished to restore
it to its former glory. Powered by its all original 320ci L-Head
Straight 8 engine producing 90 horsepower, 3-speed manual
transmission, and 4.37:1 rear axle ratio. Options include dual
side-mounted spares with rearview mirrors, deluxe hood ornament,
radiator grill guard, Yankee fog lamps & driving light, rear
auxiliary trunk, artillery style steel wheels wrapped in Lester
Tire Co 6.00/6.50-20 wide whitewall tires, cowl vent, aftermarket
Olympic hot water heater, Jaeger dash clock, and more! Mr. Rosado
took meticulous photos of the car when it finally got to see the
light of day after four decades, and proceeded to complete a total
cosmetic restoration to include a bare metal repaint of the body,
all new interior with rebuilt seat springs, all new window glass,
re-chromed bumpers & other components in the year 2000, along with
long overdue maintenance to the mechanicals. This included
upgrading to an electric fuel pump, rebuilt water pump, boiled out
the radiator & fuel tank, new "Flying Lady" radiator cap, new belts
& hoses, fresh tires, adjusted the brakes, replaced exhaust system,
repacked wheel bearings, and changed all fluids in the drivetrain.
His proud Packard possession would go on to be used in weddings,
Packard Club meets, parades, confirmations & baptisms, and family
picnics over his 18 years of ownership! Today, the odometer reads
79,791 miles which we believe to be accurate. This represents a
great opportunity for someone wishing to enjoy an entry-level
Packard with a remarkable history. Please feel free to call with
additional questions. We appreciate your interest!