NO RESERVE!
As America inaugurated a new President in March 1933, Packard
retained its place as the nation’s leading luxury car and was
prominently placed in the parade on Pennsylvania Avenue. The new
Tenth Series had debuted in January, and featured two
eight-cylinder lines, Eight and Super Eight, and an extensive
catalog of Twelves, the latter including cataloged customs from
coachbuilders Dietrich and LeBaron.
The Tenth Series, offered in a staggering array of 55 body styles
on five different wheelbases, proved unusually fleeting. By August,
with fewer than 5,000 built, it had been discontinued and succeeded
by the Eleventh Series. Survivors, as a result, are quite rare.
A California car for much of its life, this 10th Series Packard was
originally sold by Packard, Inc., of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Professionally restored in the early 1990s, it has seen excellent
care and very few miles since. Contours, paint and brightwork are
all very good. The top is tan canvas with matching boot, all in
good condition. The seats are upholstered in buttoned tan leather,
the driver’s section showing modest use. Brown carpet lines the
floor, and the instrument panel is nicely restored, with attractive
gauges and excellent wood-grain. The chassis and underbody are
painted in the deep red body color, all scrupulously clean. The car
is equipped with a rear-mounted spare, rumble seat with golf bag
door on the passenger side, Trippe driving lights, adjustable shock
absorbers and Bijur automatic chassis lubrication. The tires are
7.50-17 wide whitewall Denmans. The Pennsylvania title shows 89,010
actual miles on this 84 year old Packard. It bears Classic Car Club
of America Senior medallion 1462, testament to its honors on the
show circuit. Fewer than 1,800 Series 1001 Packards, in all body
styles, were built during the short model year. This is an
opportunity to acquire a rare and desirable example. Ready for
participation in all CCCA, AACA and other vintage functions, it is
bound to please its next new owner.
Please note, this vehicle will be offered for sale only at the Central Pennsylvania Auto Auction, July 14th and 15th, 2017 in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. For more information contact us at (800) 248-8026 or visit www.cpaautoauction.com.
