Custom (?) Packard I think

[nzcarnerd]

Another photo posted on facebook.

 

I think 1930-31 big series Packard but the body looks odd - maybe from one of the custom builders?

 

A Reo (maybe) behind it.

 

 

[edinmass]

Sure looks like a custom. Kind of vertical and square. Visor doesn’t look factory. Where was it taken, the plates are not North America.

[nzcarnerd]

7 minutes ago, edinmass said:

Sure looks like a custom. Kind of vertical and square. Visor doesn’t look factory. Where was it taken, the plates are not North America.

 

It was posted by someone in Costa Rica. I can only guess that is the photo location. I haven't found any historical Costa Rica plate info on the net yet. 

[58L-Y8]

Its a 1928 Packard Custom Eight 443 sedan-limousine, body style no. 316.  The two-tone paint treatment of the upper surfaces and window reveals makes it look unusual.

[dustycrusty]

1 hour ago, 58L-Y8 said:

Its a 1928 Packard Custom Eight 443 sedan-limousine, body style no. 316.  The two-tone paint treatment of the upper surfaces and window reveals makes it look unusual.

 

[edinmass]

Spotlights and all white tires with disk wheel also gives it a very different look.............👍

[John_Mereness]

On 5/6/2020 at 9:10 AM, 58L-Y8 said:

Its a 1928 Packard Custom Eight 443 sedan-limousine, body style no. 316.  The two-tone paint treatment of the upper surfaces and window reveals makes it look unusual.

I agree !

 

Sidenote:  You see several American cars at various European Concours events of the period and what is interesting is seeing how a European would order an American car - they tend to be pretty stylish looking in their equipment and  colors.

Edited May 10, 2020 by John_Mereness (see edit history)