Vehicle Description
EXCEPTIONALLY RARE AND SPORTING BODY STYLECCCA FULL CLASSIC
RECOGNITIONLONGTIME WEST COAST CAR, SOLD NEW TO
CALIFORNIAEX-ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY COLLECTIONWELL-PRESERVED &
ATTRACTIVE OLDER RESTORATIONEXCELLENT MAROON OVER BEIGE LEATHER
LIVERY385 CI/145 BHP INLINE-8/3-SPEED TRANSMISSIONRARE BODY STYLE &
DESIRABLE ACCESSORIESWONDERFUL CANDIDATE FOR SHOW, EVENTS &
TOURSMAGNIFICENT EXAMPLE OF PACKARD GREATNESS Continuing to
epitomize America's fine-car market during the early 1930s,
Packard's Eleventh Series continues to rank among the company's
finest. Debuted in August 1933, they featured a wide range of
handsomely styled bodies combining Raymond Dietrich's foundational
design established in 1930 with masterfully streamlined updates
penned by Alexis de Sakhnoffsky. Beautifully skirted fenders and
V-shaped radiator grilles enhanced the style and grace of the
Eleventh Series Packard Models and numerous mechanical updates
delivered an outstanding drive with greater ease of operation.
Positioned between the Eight and Twelve lines in Packard's model
hierarchy, the Super Eight was offered three ways including Model
1103 on the 134-7/8 wheelbase, Model 1104 on the 141-7/8 wheelbase
chassis and Model 1105 on the 146-7/8 wheelbase chassis. Ample
power was delivered by Packard's whisper-quiet 385 CI inline
eight-cylinder engine developing 145 BHP. Just 1,920 Super Eights
of all models and body styles were built for model year
1934.Sporting an extremely rare and dashing 2-Passenger Coupe body
style, this 1934 Packard Super Eight is a splendid example
throughout, having been formerly part of the Academy of Art
University collection in San Francisco, world-famous for housing
the most stylish automobiles ever devised. Delivered new to Packard
dealer Thompson Motor Co. in Beverly Hills, California on November
17, 1933, the glamorous Packard Super Eight with its visually
striking 2-Passenger Coupe body must surely have captivated all
onlookers, even the fashion-conscious glitterati of Beverly Hills
and Los Angeles.Subsequently based over the long term on the West
Coast, this rakish and sporty Super Eight Coupe clearly continues
to benefit from a well-preserved and attractive older restoration.
Colors are excellent, including Maroon paint over Black leather
upholstery, accented by richly grained wooden accents. The Art
Deco-influenced instrument panel is a work of art in itself,
featuring a Packard radiator motif and fitted with large-diameter
gauges including a 120-mph speedometer with odometer and trip
odometer, plus instruments monitoring fuel level, oil pressure,
coolant temperature, and battery charging, plus a Waltham 8-day
clock. Outside, desirable period accessories include Packard's
signature Cormorant radiator mascot, a large single Trippe Safety
Light and 1934 Oregon registration plates, chrome cooling louvers,
twin side mounted spares with steel cases and Packard See Rite
scripted chrome mirrors, a built-in rear trunk, a golf club door,
and fold-down auxiliary luggage rack. Period style Whitewall tires
surround Red painted wire-spoke wheels with chrome rims and Packard
Super Eight-scripted hubcaps.As knowledgeable collectors and prewar
classic-car enthusiasts universally agree, the Eleventh Series
Packard Super Eights firmly rank among the company's best and most
important models. A well-maintained restoration with handsome Coupe
bodywork capable of putting other luxury cars to shame, this truly
rare CCCA Full Classic is ideally suited to a wide array of the
most desirable classic shows, events and tours currently available.
Contact us today to see this wonderful classic Packard in person,
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