1930 PACKARD 745 DELUXE EIGHT ROADSTER Chassis No.184818 Engine No. T.B.A. Black with red leather interior Engine: Side valve water cooled straight eight, 384 ci.; Gearbox: four speed manual; Suspension: front and rear semi-elliptic leaf springs; Brakes: front and rear drums. Left hand drive. The seventh series Packards were introduced at the beginning of what was to become the most volatile period in the American economy. On October 29, 1929 the American Stock Market crashed and most of the country followed. However, Packard sales manager, R.E. Chamberlain, remained unaffected, instructing his sales associates to press on and impress upon their clients the opportune advantages of buying a Packard. Considering the events of 1929, such a task seemed surely insurmountable. Amazingly though, nearly 70 of Packard buyers that year paid in cash! Nevertheless the total number of cars sold in December of 1929 dropped by almost 30 The Packard Motor Car Company had managed to survive the early part of 1930 on the impressive and enviable response from their devout clientele. The prestigious reputation of Packard preceded the cars themselves. They were known as a company who built automobiles designed to last. Their advertising and press brochures reflected this in their themes. Once a Packard - Always a Packard. Why not consider yourself in the position of one who bought his Packard new and drives it today for the years of good service still in it? You can put yourself on a par with him because your Packard will still be distinguished in beauty, luxury and comfort. The new seventh series was technologically improved over its predecessor. Whether it was a Packard factory body or a coachbuilt design, the end result was striking beauty. In general the cars were sleeker, more grand and more distinctive. Each individual component on the new Packards reflected an amazing amount of detail. The discerning buyer could even choose from a selection of radiator mascots including the Deluxe Goddess (doughnut chaser) or Adonis (sliding boy). The new Packards featured an adjustable drivers seat and sun visors, a map light and an adjustable steering wheel, an amenity still triumphed as a 'new luxury' accessory by car makers today. Mechanically, the new Packards featured a double fan belt arrangement that allowed for an improved engine cooling system. The motor thermostat was also eliminated and replaced with automatically controlled thermostatic radiator shutters. A Detroit Lubricator No. 51 updraft carburetor was installed, as was a new reciprocating piston device that eased vacuum tank operation at high speeds. The four-speed gearbox was upgraded with a low-low gear that allowed for easier slow-speed operation without sacrificing substantial torque. The myriad of refinements produced a truly luxurious automobile capable of high speed driving and gentle touring, individual and creative in design yet remaining...'always a Packard'. This desirable 745 DeLuxe Eight Roadster is fitted with a folding rear rumble seat windshield, chrome spare tire covers, dual spot lamps, chrome wire wheels and dual Pilot Ray fog lamps. It was formerly part of the renowned William J. Lassiter collection in Florida, during which time it was completely restored to the utmost demanding concours standard, sparing no expense and with full attention paid to detailing for show purposes. It has more recently been in a private collection in Europe, where it has continued to be maintained in the style to which it had become accustomed, in temperature-controlled spotless surroundings. It is not UK registered but has full European Community documentation, and represent the ideal opportunity to acquire a potential concours contender for the coming season.
1930 PACKARD 745 DELUXE EIGHT ROADSTER Chassis No.184818 Engine No. T.B.A. Black with red leather interior Engine: Side valve water cooled straight eight, 384 ci.; Gearbox: four speed manual; Suspension: front and rear semi-elliptic leaf springs; Brakes: front and rear drums. Left hand drive. The seventh series Packards were introduced at the beginning of what was to become the most volatile period in the American economy. On October 29, 1929 the American Stock Market crashed and most of the country followed. However, Packard sales manager, R.E. Chamberlain, remained unaffected, instructing his sales associates to press on and impress upon their clients the opportune advantages of buying a Packard. Considering the events of 1929, such a task seemed surely insurmountable. Amazingly though, nearly 70 of Packard buyers that year paid in cash! Nevertheless the total number of cars sold in December of 1929 dropped by almost 30 The Packard Motor Car Company had managed to survive the early part of 1930 on the impressive and enviable response from their devout clientele. The prestigious reputation of Packard preceded the cars themselves. They were known as a company who built automobiles designed to last. Their advertising and press brochures reflected this in their themes. Once a Packard - Always a Packard. Why not consider yourself in the position of one who bought his Packard new and drives it today for the years of good service still in it? You can put yourself on a par with him because your Packard will still be distinguished in beauty, luxury and comfort. The new seventh series was technologically improved over its predecessor. Whether it was a Packard factory body or a coachbuilt design, the end result was striking beauty. In general the cars were sleeker, more grand and more distinctive. Each individual component on the new Packards reflected an amazing amount of detail. The discerning buyer could even choose from a selection of radiator mascots including the Deluxe Goddess (doughnut chaser) or Adonis (sliding boy). The new Packards featured an adjustable drivers seat and sun visors, a map light and an adjustable steering wheel, an amenity still triumphed as a 'new luxury' accessory by car makers today. Mechanically, the new Packards featured a double fan belt arrangement that allowed for an improved engine cooling system. The motor thermostat was also eliminated and replaced with automatically controlled thermostatic radiator shutters. A Detroit Lubricator No. 51 updraft carburetor was installed, as was a new reciprocating piston device that eased vacuum tank operation at high speeds. The four-speed gearbox was upgraded with a low-low gear that allowed for easier slow-speed operation without sacrificing substantial torque. The myriad of refinements produced a truly luxurious automobile capable of high speed driving and gentle touring, individual and creative in design yet remaining...'always a Packard'. This desirable 745 DeLuxe Eight Roadster is fitted with a folding rear rumble seat windshield, chrome spare tire covers, dual spot lamps, chrome wire wheels and dual Pilot Ray fog lamps. It was formerly part of the renowned William J. Lassiter collection in Florida, during which time it was completely restored to the utmost demanding concours standard, sparing no expense and with full attention paid to detailing for show purposes. It has more recently been in a private collection in Europe, where it has continued to be maintained in the style to which it had become accustomed, in temperature-controlled spotless surroundings. It is not UK registered but has full European Community documentation, and represent the ideal opportunity to acquire a potential concours contender for the coming season.
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