Kestrel Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 I believe this is a 1930 Packard but uncertain of what model, possibly a 733 Standard 8 but would love to know for certain. I know my father was very proud of this car but passed before I could ascertain any details. He bought it used around 1935 in Westchester Co, NY, and enjoyed if for many years. Unfortunately I didn't arrive in time to insist it stay in the family. 😢 Thanks, guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brass is Best Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 I think you have it called correct. One detail it is a desirable dual cowl phaeton. very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kestrel Posted July 16, 2019 Author Share Posted July 16, 2019 Thanks, Andrew. I poked around online looking at photos of this model and it sure looks like it. This is confusing business unless you're a Packard fan. Someday maybe I'll be a Packard owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Yes, 1930 Packard Standard Eight, Series 733, Sport Phaeton, Body Style No. 431. No wonder he was quite proud of it, all of us would be delighted with such a wonderful Packard! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpa Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Factory picture of a 1930 Packard Standard Eight Sport Phaeton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kestrel Posted July 18, 2019 Author Share Posted July 18, 2019 Looks like the driver is bundled up in a raccoon coat. Must have been a cool day. Thanks for sharing ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Man Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Anybody notice the chrome disk wheels on the factory picture, I don't think I have ever seen that before? Did your father keep it till after the war? Anything that survived the scrap drive might still be around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Chrome disk wheels were a factory option but rarely seen. This is the first Standard Eight I've seen pictured with them. There are factory photos of a '30 734 Speedster Runabout (the boat-tail) so equipped. It was definitely most likely to be specified for sporty, open models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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