db34 Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 It looks like a Packard, but I can't ID the radiator emblem, Thanks in advance, Daryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 1930 Packard phaeton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manuel Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Yes, it says 30 Super 8 Sports Phaeton. And parked all the way in the back corner it looks like another Packard and an early Franklin. Imagine if u could go back to that place now?? What is a Super 8 worth today?? Manuel in Oz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Wow! That is not just a Super Eight from 1930, it's a Model 745. Nice. In perfect condition, prices seem to be in the $250,000 range, maybe more.The white car just behind it is also a Packard phaeton, looks like possibly 1933-34. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db34 Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 The picture of the 1930 Packard I posted was taken at a car lot that sold classic cars in the 1950's. Here are 4 more photo's from that lot, Daryl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manuel Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Most of the cars that I can make out seem to be Packards. But I love the Stutz and Cord even more. Did they know in the 50s that these cars would be classics? Or did this car yard specialise in old cars that cost a lot when new? Cars like these usually don't last long [even tho they are well built] because they are big and thirsty and the spare parts supply dries up faster than parts for cheap cars [because there are more of them around]. Keep the pics coming. Manuel in Oz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A. Ballard 35R Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Looks like a California tag on the white phaeton. I'm sure there are some Californians who remember a speciality used car dealer who specialized in quality classics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Looks like a California tag on the white phaeton. I'm sure there are some Californians who remember a speciality used car dealer who specialized in quality classics.There is also a California plate on the first Packard posted. But...there is an Arizona plate on the Stutz! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryJ Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Guys don't get excited ; these are only 20 +/_ year old used cars...........say like late 1980's stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 These cars were already considered Classic by the Classic Car Club of America at the time these photos were taken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 But their value was very low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Excuse me, their value was immeasurable. Their PRICE was very low. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted November 15 Share Posted November 15 It is Mayfield Motors in LA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Gregush Posted November 18 Share Posted November 18 On 2/6/2012 at 6:08 AM, Restorer32 said: Excuse me, their value was immeasurable. Their PRICE was very low. Depends on one's income how low they were! I have seen some copies of Horseless Carriage Gazettes from the 40's -50's and you needed to be in a more upper income bracket to afford some of the cars listed there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kar3516 Posted November 18 Share Posted November 18 On 1/31/2012 at 10:16 PM, West Peterson said: Wow! That is not just a Super Eight from 1930, it's a Model 745. Nice. In perfect condition, prices seem to be in the $250,000 range, maybe more. The white car just behind it is also a Packard phaeton, looks like possibly 1933-34. What is the tell tale identifier that makes it a 745? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted November 18 Share Posted November 18 1 hour ago, kar3516 said: What is the tell tale identifier that makes it a 745? The hood is 5 inches longer than a 740. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kar3516 Posted November 18 Share Posted November 18 35 minutes ago, alsancle said: The hood is 5 inches longer than a 740. Thank you! Obviously a very experienced observer to be able to confirm that from the angle of the picture… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 23 hours ago, kar3516 said: What is the tell tale identifier that makes it a 745? Not only is the 745 hood five inches longer than the 740, but the leading end of the molding also has the 'barb' which became a Packard design hallmark. The 745 was the first series to have the long graceful sweeping front fenders that also became a hallmark of the high Classic era not only for Packard. If a 745 hood is open, there will also be a fan shroud since the engine is mounted five inches rearward in the chassis. But just too muddy the waters a bit, custom coachbuilders that needed that additional five inches for body space, Packard provided them with a 745-C chassis which has the engine placement of the 740 on the 745 chassis. The 740 Series 385 ci engine placement and hood length provided body space from the cowl rearward which allowed them to share common production body styles across the 740 and 733 series. The 733 Series had cowl placement which accommodated that because the Standard Eight 320 ci engine was that much shorter. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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