Vehicle Description
1930 Packard 733 Deluxe Coupe
"The 1930 cars were already in production, of course, when Wall
Street crashed in late 1929, but Packard soldiered on without
initially making any radical changes, hoping that the economic hard
times gripping the nation would be short lived. There were 38
different Packards in all for 1930, ranging in price and prestige
from a Standard Series sedan at $2,375 all the way up to a Deluxe
Eight limousine at $5,350." Thxoldcarsweekly.com
For consignment, a 1930 Packard 733 Deluxe coupe, one of the
Standard Eights, showing 58,658 miles which are not actual. This
car has been owned by the same family since 1959, our consignor's
grandfather purchasing it from the original owner. It's in rough,
barn find condition, but the bones are all here making it an ideal
candidate for a full restoration to breathe life into the antique
vehicle of an iconic maker.
Exterior
Between the 726 and 733, ten different body styles were available
including this 2 door Deluxe coupe and there's no sugar coating it,
this exterior is rough. A rusted hood cover stands out among the
primer gray and fully patina coverage of the rest of the car.
Picture these sweeping fenders and elegant lines in some glossy
paint and you begin to see the potential here. Imagine those
20-inch wooden spoke wheels getting refinished and brought to their
former glory. Where there is no paint or primer, there's surface
rust on the outside and the waterproof top is gone exposing the
chicken wire frame. Some of the glass is cracked and taillight,
while present, is worn and faded. The luggage rack is rusted but
the spare tire, mounted on the right fender, provides hints of what
could be as it's not as badly worn as the mounted wheels. This is a
large car and is in need of someone with big dreams.
Interior
Rough remains of barkweave cloth hang from the doors, torn and
discolored, but hinting of the original opulence that begins when
you open the door. Two bucket seats adjoin with the same cloth and
will need full restoration, although the skeleton is likely in good
shape, and that is echoed in the rear bench which resembles an
elegant couch that has seen better days. The 4 spoke bakelite
steering wheel is in decent shape, it's a keeper, and leads to a
wood dash that is mostly intact but shows some separation of the
veneer and the buttons and gauges look like they can be cleaned up
and retained. The shifter rises from the floor which houses various
parts and is covered with a fitted carpet, a step up from the
rubberized mat that most cars would get in this period. Large
visors hug a headliner that is on par with the car's condition and
the small trunk currently holds parts.
Drivetrain
A weathered 320ci inline 8-cylinder is in place, likely the
original engine which at the time was rated at 90hp, not too shabby
for 1930. It has a 3-speed manual transmission, 4.67 gears in the
back, and mechanical drum brakes on front and rear.
Undercarriage
Caked on grease and grime, as well as surface rust is prevalent
underneath, and there's one spot of more invasive rust on a thin
metal component, but overall, it's structurally sound and all
there! The single exhaust is colored by surface rust and flows
through a stock style muffler before exiting out back. Nothing is
dangling, broken, or out of place underneath, it's just dirty and
weathered.
Nearly 30,000 726 and 733 models were produced in 1930, a
staggering figure considering the state of the country. Today,
Packards are still considered among the most desirable antique cars
in the market and it's not often you can build one in the vision of
your dream. There's a huge group of Packard enthusiasts in the
country who will provide helpful guidance in your quest to bring
this one back from the brink. Like the stock market of 1930, this
car is ready for a rebound and will surely pay dividends!
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collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate
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acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic
and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
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anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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