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 its strive 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
1975 through 1976 to come to total completion and is still shining
brightly today. Always stored in a climate controlled garage and
the beneficiary of a recent carburetor rebuild and engine
detailing. While we know the delivered date, October 17th, 1929,
just a few short days before the all too well known stock market
crash, we do not know the selling dealer. But rest assured, the
purchaser was someone who knew value, style, luxury, and power.
Exterior
The central steel body panels are painted in a pale yellow which
also continues over the roof giving the perfect backdrop for the
long black vinyl roof insert. This yellow continues around the rear
of the car as well as dressing the hood and side cowling. Black
curved fenders, and the black roof and passenger compartment
surround, add a wonderful and tasteful contrast to this car.
Setting off this 2-tone color combination perfectly are shiny
lacquer finished 20-inch wooden spoke wheels with shiny Packard hub
covers, all shod in 6.00-20 wide whitewall rubber. 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 of the car sits a
folding chrome luggage rack and is flanked by dual tail/signal/stop
lights on either side. Noted are 2 matching spare tires neatly
tucked into the front fenders on either side.
Interior
Luxurious tan fabric covers the door panels, which appear to have
silver window cranks and door lever toppers in the upper wood rail
of the doors and brown carpet dressed the lower sections. A large
light brown checkered tuck and roll front bench seat has enough
padding that 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 brown 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. Brown carpet also is up front and displays with
light soiling in the driver's position.
Drivetrain
Opening the cowled hood, we are greeted by a nearly showroom
condition long Inline 8 cylinder consisting of a 320ci engine with
a recently rebuilt 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. Out back, a 4.37 geared rear axle puts that
smooth Packard power to the pavement.
Undercarriage
Certainly, an A-1 job on the undercarriage, with no rust, (surface
or otherwise), save for the exhaust, 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 and the
gaiters on the leaves make for a nice touch.
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 650 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.