What year/model Packard?

[SIRAACA_Editor]

Hello all - This is a photo from the Staten Island Region's archives (early 1980's).  We recall the members here (John Fleming and Burger Nilsen), and that John owned this Packard.  What we can't recall is the year and model.  Positive identification would be greatly appreciated.

 

Thanks,

Paul

[1937hd45]

1928 was the last year for drum headlights so that Roadster is 1929 or newer. 

[58L-Y8]

It's either a 1930 Standard Eight Model 733, Body Style 402 or 1931 Standard Eight Model 833, Body Style 462 roadster 2/4 passenger

[SIRAACA_Editor]

14 hours ago, 58L-Y8 said:

It's either a 1930 Standard Eight Model 733, Body Style 402 or 1931 Standard Eight Model 833, Body Style 462 roadster 2/4 passenger

Thanks - I see many 1930s with small lights atop the front fenders.  Would that lead you to saying it's more likely a 1931?

[58L-Y8]

6 minutes ago, SIRAACA_Editor said:

Thanks - I see many 1930s with small lights atop the front fenders.  Would that lead you to saying it's more likely a 1931?

From Packard, A History Of The Motor Car And The Company, edited by Beverly Rae Kimes, page 298, detailing changes to the Seventh Series (1930):

"Other changes included a half-melon shaped headlamp design and the omission of cowl ban and sidelights on brackets.  The new parking lamps were fender-mounted, though they were an accessory on the Standard Eight where the parking lights were incorporated into the headlamps." 

Further, regarding the Eighth Series (1931), page 307:

"And, of course, the new Packard line- designated 826-833-840-845- which the company began building in August. The hubcaps were larger, steering wheels had three spokes rather than four, fenders were a bit deeper, running boards thicker, the bumper clamps plain, no paneled."

 

I'd opine from the details it was a 1931 Standard Eight 833 roadster. 

[Captain Harley]

I think it is a late '29 626 or 633 roadster?!?  Cowl lights were not standard on those models.🤔

 

Capt. Harley😉

[West Peterson]

It is MOST DEFINITELY a 1931 Model 833 roadster. Fender lights were an option on the lower series cars. The larger hub caps and the hood hold-down levers differentiate the 1930s from the 1931s.