1933 PACKARD STANDARD EIGHT PHAETON Chassis No. 61125 Cream-Yellow with black leather interior Engine: L-head Straight Eight, 319.2ci., 120bhp at 3,200rpm; Gearbox: three speed synchromesh; Suspension: leaf springs all around; Brakes: mechanical drums all around. Left hand drive. In 1898 James Ward Packard, an electric lamp manufacturer from 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 and cars built to last. From its inception, the Packard Motor Car Company became one of the most well regarded companies of the early twentieth century, and perhaps the greatest credit to its success was the nearly unmatched return client sales and devotion the company had so effectively nurtured. Packard's continued success was due in part to the strength of their engine design. They were known for consistently refining and making improvements on their powerplants. From the early four and six cylinder cars to the revolutionary twelve cylinder twin six, Packard's engines were well crafted, designed and executed. The progression to the Standard and Super Eights was also in true Packard style and it was no wonder that the customers always returned. The eight cylinder engine that Packard had revealed in 1923 as a successor to the V12 provided the backbone of Packard's future production, lasting to the end of the 1930s. The design was a simple side valve (L-head) of the highest quality with a light alloy crankcase with the crankshaft running in nine bearings. It gave a smooth and effortless performance. The Twelve was the most prestigious model of the classic era. In 1933 the Packard Standard Eight became known as simply the Eight. A dual downdraft carburetor, smaller flywheel, automatic choke and revised manifolding helped boost the trademark Eight's horsepower to over 120. Wire wheels now became standard with discs and wood wheels becoming optional. There were seventeen different body styles available, all of which were effectively marketed to the American public who responded by spending nearly $20,000,000 in new 1933 Packards and, though not phenomenal, it was impressive that Packard was able to claim a profit during such trying economic times. Mr. Brown purchased his Packard Standard Eight Phaeton over 25 years ago. Restored some time ago, the Packard was awarded a National First Prize from the Classic Car Club of America. The cream-yellow exterior paint of the Packard is now showing age and displays some flaking on the hood and cowl. The speedometer was recently rebuilt and we are told that it will be installed by the time of the sale. The engine is also reported to be in running condition, and has a very good cosmetic appearance, however, there is slight corrosion on the porcelain manifold. The Packard comes equipped with the desirable options of metal spare tire covers, wind wings, dual horns, dual side spots and driving lamps. The Packard Eight Phaeton is regarded as a Full Classic by the CCCA and is a welcome participant on many of the club tours and events.
1933 PACKARD STANDARD EIGHT PHAETON Chassis No. 61125 Cream-Yellow with black leather interior Engine: L-head Straight Eight, 319.2ci., 120bhp at 3,200rpm; Gearbox: three speed synchromesh; Suspension: leaf springs all around; Brakes: mechanical drums all around. Left hand drive. In 1898 James Ward Packard, an electric lamp manufacturer from 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 and cars built to last. From its inception, the Packard Motor Car Company became one of the most well regarded companies of the early twentieth century, and perhaps the greatest credit to its success was the nearly unmatched return client sales and devotion the company had so effectively nurtured. Packard's continued success was due in part to the strength of their engine design. They were known for consistently refining and making improvements on their powerplants. From the early four and six cylinder cars to the revolutionary twelve cylinder twin six, Packard's engines were well crafted, designed and executed. The progression to the Standard and Super Eights was also in true Packard style and it was no wonder that the customers always returned. The eight cylinder engine that Packard had revealed in 1923 as a successor to the V12 provided the backbone of Packard's future production, lasting to the end of the 1930s. The design was a simple side valve (L-head) of the highest quality with a light alloy crankcase with the crankshaft running in nine bearings. It gave a smooth and effortless performance. The Twelve was the most prestigious model of the classic era. In 1933 the Packard Standard Eight became known as simply the Eight. A dual downdraft carburetor, smaller flywheel, automatic choke and revised manifolding helped boost the trademark Eight's horsepower to over 120. Wire wheels now became standard with discs and wood wheels becoming optional. There were seventeen different body styles available, all of which were effectively marketed to the American public who responded by spending nearly $20,000,000 in new 1933 Packards and, though not phenomenal, it was impressive that Packard was able to claim a profit during such trying economic times. Mr. Brown purchased his Packard Standard Eight Phaeton over 25 years ago. Restored some time ago, the Packard was awarded a National First Prize from the Classic Car Club of America. The cream-yellow exterior paint of the Packard is now showing age and displays some flaking on the hood and cowl. The speedometer was recently rebuilt and we are told that it will be installed by the time of the sale. The engine is also reported to be in running condition, and has a very good cosmetic appearance, however, there is slight corrosion on the porcelain manifold. The Packard comes equipped with the desirable options of metal spare tire covers, wind wings, dual horns, dual side spots and driving lamps. The Packard Eight Phaeton is regarded as a Full Classic by the CCCA and is a welcome participant on many of the club tours and events.
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