1928 PACKARD MODEL 533 ROADSTER Serial No. 159966 Engine No. U161207B Red with black fenders and beige interior and top Engine: six cylinder, 288.6cu.in, 81bhp at 3,200rpm; Gearbox: three speed manual; Brakes: four wheel drum; Suspension: semi-elliptic leaf springs front and rear. Left hand drive. In 1898 James Ward Packard, an electric lamp manufacturer of Warren, Ohio, bought his first car, a Winton. Dissatisfied with it, Packard decided to design and build his own car. By 1903 with a new factory in Detroit, Packard was rapidly becoming one of America's leading car manufacturers. Its reputation was founded upon fine engineering, long life, early racing success and great 12-cylinder luxury cars. Clearly recognizable by distinct yoke-shaped radiators and fluted hoods, Packards projected an aura of prestige and excellence. The Packard workmanship was also favorably compared to that of Rolls-Royce. As early as 1903 Packard established the first factory school in auto engineering with regular classes for employees, later expanded to month-long courses in car maintenance and repair for Packard chauffeurs and owners. In the early years, Packard took an unusual step in the U.S.A. by establishing their own factory dealerships, selling directly to the public rather than through independent agencies. In order to maintain their high standards of quality, Packard decided to build as many parts as possible in-house. A total of 12 body styles were offered in the 5th series of 1928 for the 526 and 533 Models. Production began on July 1, 1927, and ended on August 1, 1928. 41,750 vehicles produced for the two series combined; 13,414 of the 533 models were produced in seven body styles. The 533's were certainly one of the prettiest small cars available in America at the time. As of January 1995, the Packard roster accounted for 136 5th series cars, of which 45 are open 326's and 7 are open 533's. This example is one of only three known Roadsters. This delightful Packard has been in the same family for over thirty years. Prior to their ownership (other than an intermediary for one month) records indicate that the car remained in a single ownership from 1934. In 1987 it was decided that the Packard could benefit from a "freshening up" which resulted in a meticulous seven year body-off restoration, completed in 1994. A large file of invoices and photographs detail the frame-off rebuild. The owner also spent countless hours of his own labor working on the project. In its finished state, the car justifiably won many awards at Concours d'Elegance events. In June 1994 it was awarded an AACA 1st Junior, followed a month later with a CCCA 2nd place with 97.5 points. In June 1995 it was awarded an AACA Senior Award and the prestigous AACA Joseph Parkin Award for the best-restored Packard in the AACA's Eastern Division. This Roadster, a sound and original vehicle even before restoration, is quite immaculate and warrants close inspection. The options available on the 533 which are found on this vehicle include cowl lights with chrome bands, trippe lights, wire painted wheels, dual sidemounts and a stoneguard. Some particularly period accessories (unrestored) which accompany this lot include a Packard Luggage trunk with three fitted suitcases and an Auto Refridgerator cooler. Other spares include a head, oil pan, and spare muffler and tail pipe. With perhaps only three owners from new and with the benefit of a Concours-winning restoration, this elegant and rare Packard Roadster is one of the finest we have had the pleasure of offering.
1928 PACKARD MODEL 533 ROADSTER Serial No. 159966 Engine No. U161207B Red with black fenders and beige interior and top Engine: six cylinder, 288.6cu.in, 81bhp at 3,200rpm; Gearbox: three speed manual; Brakes: four wheel drum; Suspension: semi-elliptic leaf springs front and rear. Left hand drive. In 1898 James Ward Packard, an electric lamp manufacturer of Warren, Ohio, bought his first car, a Winton. Dissatisfied with it, Packard decided to design and build his own car. By 1903 with a new factory in Detroit, Packard was rapidly becoming one of America's leading car manufacturers. Its reputation was founded upon fine engineering, long life, early racing success and great 12-cylinder luxury cars. Clearly recognizable by distinct yoke-shaped radiators and fluted hoods, Packards projected an aura of prestige and excellence. The Packard workmanship was also favorably compared to that of Rolls-Royce. As early as 1903 Packard established the first factory school in auto engineering with regular classes for employees, later expanded to month-long courses in car maintenance and repair for Packard chauffeurs and owners. In the early years, Packard took an unusual step in the U.S.A. by establishing their own factory dealerships, selling directly to the public rather than through independent agencies. In order to maintain their high standards of quality, Packard decided to build as many parts as possible in-house. A total of 12 body styles were offered in the 5th series of 1928 for the 526 and 533 Models. Production began on July 1, 1927, and ended on August 1, 1928. 41,750 vehicles produced for the two series combined; 13,414 of the 533 models were produced in seven body styles. The 533's were certainly one of the prettiest small cars available in America at the time. As of January 1995, the Packard roster accounted for 136 5th series cars, of which 45 are open 326's and 7 are open 533's. This example is one of only three known Roadsters. This delightful Packard has been in the same family for over thirty years. Prior to their ownership (other than an intermediary for one month) records indicate that the car remained in a single ownership from 1934. In 1987 it was decided that the Packard could benefit from a "freshening up" which resulted in a meticulous seven year body-off restoration, completed in 1994. A large file of invoices and photographs detail the frame-off rebuild. The owner also spent countless hours of his own labor working on the project. In its finished state, the car justifiably won many awards at Concours d'Elegance events. In June 1994 it was awarded an AACA 1st Junior, followed a month later with a CCCA 2nd place with 97.5 points. In June 1995 it was awarded an AACA Senior Award and the prestigous AACA Joseph Parkin Award for the best-restored Packard in the AACA's Eastern Division. This Roadster, a sound and original vehicle even before restoration, is quite immaculate and warrants close inspection. The options available on the 533 which are found on this vehicle include cowl lights with chrome bands, trippe lights, wire painted wheels, dual sidemounts and a stoneguard. Some particularly period accessories (unrestored) which accompany this lot include a Packard Luggage trunk with three fitted suitcases and an Auto Refridgerator cooler. Other spares include a head, oil pan, and spare muffler and tail pipe. With perhaps only three owners from new and with the benefit of a Concours-winning restoration, this elegant and rare Packard Roadster is one of the finest we have had the pleasure of offering.
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