Vehicle Description
This 1934 Packard Eight Model 1100 Sedan is an elegant and
luxurious automobile and is a former AACA National First Place
recipient. "Ask the Man Who Owns One" is Packard's famous tag line
and when the company introduced its new Packard Eight on August 21,
1933, it described its new car as "the yardstick with which to
measure all fine car values." By 1934, Packard was probably in the
strongest position of the manufacturers comprising the "Three P's,"
Pierce-Arrow, Peerless, and Packard, which were the leading
independent luxury American auto manufacturers. Coming off its most
successful (and only profitable) year, the 1934 Packards further
refined its existing product offerings but those well-received
refinements did not seem to improve Packard's sales. In 1934,
Packard's most economical line, the Packard Eight, was divided into
3 model series based off of the wheelbase lengths. The only body
style in the Model 1100 series was a 4 Door Sedan which could
comfortably seat 5 passengers. This particular '34 Packard Eight
1100 was originally sold new by Jones & Manske Inc. in Reading,
Pennsylvania, and comes to us from a longtime Florida-based
collector. Also, being that this Packard is a 1934 model, it is an
Approved Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) True Classic. Under the
louvered hood on this '34 Packard is a 319.2 Cubic Inch L-Head
Inline 8 Cylinder engine with a single barrel carburetor that
pushed out 120 horsepower when it was new. The Straight 8 engine is
mated to a 3 speed manual transmission that is shifted using a
floor mounted shifter which gives this classic masterpiece a really
nice feel when driving. The exterior of this Packard has been
refinished in a beautiful two-tone paint scheme comprised of
Chickory Green and Arcady Green with Yellow striped accents.
Sitting on 4 wide whitewall bias ply tires wrapped around wire
wheels with Packard Eight Hubcaps, this 1100 Sedan has a truly
classic look. Dual side mounted spare tires further add to the
luxurious appearance of this premier automobile. The interior of
this luxury pre-war Packard is extravagant! The front and rear
bench seats have been reupholstered in a beautiful Gray Broadcloth
and have an elevated tufted look. The front door panels, rear
suicide door panels, headliner, wall coverings, and rear arm rests
have been recovered in the matching gray broadcloth as well, tying
the entire interior look of the car together. The woodgrain trim
around all of the interior windows along with the woodgrain trim
accents are in fantastic condition. The woodgrain dash and steering
wheel are in wonderful shape as well and have a period correct look
and feel. The chrome instrument cluster appears to be in its stock
configuration and is equipped with a 120 MPH speedometer, oil
pressure gauge, gasoline gauge, temperature gauge, amp gauge,
Waltham clock, and a key-locked AM Radio, which was a new addition
for the 1934 Packards. Whether you're a full fledged CCCA member or
you're looking for your very first classic Packard, this 1934
Packard Eight Model 1100 Sedan would make an excellent choice. Give
us a call today!
*319.2 Cu. In. L-Head Inline 8
*Single Barrel Carburetor
*3 Speed Manual Transmission
*Dual Side Mounted Spare Tires
*Wide Whitewalls w/ Wire Wheels
*1 of 5,120 Packard Eights Produced in 1934
*Approved True CCCA Full Classic
*AACA National First Prize
*Rear Suicide Doors
*Stock Instrumentation
*First Sold by Jones & Manske Inc. in Reading, PA
*Odometer Reads: 85,414 Miles
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