This Sport Phaeton has 19,745 actual miles since new and only a
handful of miles since it's concourse restoration. It has a history
including aristocrats, a high profile criminal and "barn find"
intrigue. It is a genuine CCCA full classic.
Awards:
2010 Geneva Concourse 1st place in class
2012 Amelia Island Concourse Best in Class 2nd
2012 Naples Car Show Best of Show
2014 Naples Car Show Best in Class 1st
2018 AACA National 1st place, Best in Class, designated Senior
Award Classification
2023 Naples Car Show People's Choice
History: This Packard has a very colorful history. It was special
ordered by the Count and Countess of Cacem Portugal. It was also
tied to one of the greatest frauds in history! Alvis de Reis, the
infamous criminal was photographed and even interviewed in this
car, he perpetrated the Portugal Bank Note Crisis. It was then
stored in a palace in Lisbon until the late 1960s when a Navy
officer bought it. News Flash: The Navy officer found the car on
our site and just contacted me! It came back to the US in 1980, the
current owner bought it 14 years ago from a man that owned it 35
years. It has gone through 3 restorations. The last restoration
cost $188,000 and they started with a very nice car.
EXTERIOR: It certainly has an impressive presence; it is an example
of rolling artwork. Up front stands a tall chrome grill with a long
hood behind it. The low cut doors and open cockpit give it the
sporty feel. The rolling fenders are home to dual sidemount wheels.
The body is in outstanding condition, professionally restored. The
paint is polished like glass. The chrome all sparkles. Features
include authentic Trippe lights up front, a stone guard protecting
the radiator and the Goddess of Speed ornament perched on top. It
also has cowl lights and a spotlight. The chrome windshield folds
flat, swings open and has a set of wing windows. There is also an
optional folding dual windshield for the rear passengers. It has 6
restored wire wheels with reproduction white wall tires. The spares
have optional painted metal covers and chrome bands. In back is a
luggage rack and a fully restored trunk. The convertible top was
restored and is wearing Haartz cloth. A full set of new side
curtains are included too. To make it a bit for user friendly turn
signals were carefully added front and back. An extension was also
put on the tail pipe to prevent exhaust from staining the
trunk.
INTERIOR: Professionally upholstered in glove soft red leather. In
back it has refinished burl wood locking compartments and premium
carpet. In front is a beautiful wood trimmed dash, the gauges and
controls are in excellent shape. Correct laminate and aluminum
floor.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: The smooth running straight 8 motor was
rebuilt. It's 354 ci and makes 105 hp. It's properly dated to this
car, believed to be the original. All the components were restored
and beautifully detailed.
TRUNK COMPARTMENT: The trunk was restored inside and out.
Upholstered in matching Haartz cloth.
UNDERSIDE: The underside was carefully prepped and painted. Correct
exhaust, semi elliptic leaf springs and lever shocks. Bottom of the
motor looks clean. Rebuilt 3-speed transmission.
SERVICE: We inspected the car and had the starter rebuilt.
CONCLUSION: This is a genuine Classic recognized by the Classic Car
Club of America which entitles it to participate in their events
including caravans. I said this car is rolling artwork. That's not
just because of its beauty but it's also an investment!
I, Jay Grams, take pride in personally writing the descriptions for
virtually every car for about the last 30 years now. A significant
amount of effort goes into fact checking. What I am offering is my
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Dual windshield
Side curtains
Luggage rack
Trunk
Wire wheels
Side mounts
Metal tire covers
White wall tires
Stone guard
Pilot Ray lamps
Leather upholstery
Turn signals
