Vehicle Description
1930 Packard 726 Standard Eight Sedan
The slogan 'Ask the Man Who Owns One' is one of the most famous
slogans in American History. It was the response given to most
individuals when asked about a Packard. They were reliable,
elegant, powerful, and quality automobiles. Their attention to
detail and ingenuity were some of the key factors in making the
company successful as Packard continued itsstrive for perfection
and quality. They proved their vehicles in endurance races, where
they won many of the cross-country reliability runs. The company
continued to produce bigger and better automobiles and they
positioned their vehicles to challenge the largest and most
exciting luxury cars. The cars came at a price, usually higher than
most other manufacturers.
This car has gone through a meticulous restoration that took from
2007 to 2011 to come to total completion. Approximately $60,000 was
spent and it now presents beautifully, and runs very well because
during this restoration time, the engine made its way from Arkansas
to upstate New York for its rebuild. It has approximately 2,000
miles on it since being redone.
Exterior
All steel body panels are painted in a light gray, but it seems to
have just a little powder blue tint added to them. The all steel
wheels are also in this color, as are all window surrounds, hood,
and rear of the car. Black curved fenders, and a black roof and
passenger compartment surround, add a wonderful and tasteful
contrast on this car. From the woven chair cane pattern of the
radiator grille, to the door handles, mirrors, headlights and front
bumper, the chrome is brilliant, and near perfect. Even the goddess
of speed on the radiator cap is soaring along in excellent
condition. On the rear bumper some rust and de-lamination of the
chrome is noted. A large black trunk is strapped to the rear of the
car and sits on a folding chromed luggage rack. Noted are 2
matching spare tires neatly tucked into the front fenders on either
side.
Interior
Luxurious gray fabric covers the door panels, which appear to have
silver window cranks and door lever toppers in the upper wood rail
of the doors. A large tuck and roll front bench seat has enough
padding it it one may want to consider it as a Turkish Chair. The
rear seat, not to be outdone by the front seat, has the identical
tuck and roll overstuffed look, but has added arm rests. There are
copious amounts or rear leg room and this area is covered with
pristine black carpet. All door windows have wood surrounds at the
windows, and windows are all operational. In the rear bench area,
the windows have the wood surrounds, but also have the luxury of an
added pull-down roll shade. A near perfect mahogany wood dash front
and a few gauges in oval form, as well as indicator gauges in
eyebrow form. The dash is fronted by an original steering wheel in
nice condition. Black carpet and "ask the man who owns one"
embroidered floor mats.
Drivetrain
Opening the cowled hood, we are greeted by a nearly showroom
condition long Inline 8 cylinder consisting of a 320ci engine with
a 1 barrel carburetor and a 3 speed manual transmission. It is a
stunning mixture of green and black enamel, and silver engine block
coverings that invites you to just stare inside the cowling.
Undercarriage
Certainly, an A-1 job on the undercarriage, with no rust (surface
or otherwise) and nice wood that the interior of the car sits on.
4-wheel mechanical drum brakes, and 4-wheel leaf spring suspension
can be seen underneath.
Drive-Agility
Drives like a dream, with a smooth ride, quick starting, and has
the capabilities to keep up with modern day traffic. Seats are like
soft pillows, and the overall interior is much like it is
furnished. Whether you are personally driving or being chauffeured,
imagine the look when you pull up to the country club in this
wonderful Packard. And don't forget to "ask the man who owns
one".
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 450 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.