Vehicle Description
Only 2 owners in the past 58 years! Stored for some 39
years,withenginestarted regularly, then pasted on toprevious owner
whorescued 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 tosurvivein remarkably solid condition! Largely
considered Americas #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!