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1931 PACKARD 840 INDIVIDUAL CUSTOM EIGHT CONVERTIBLE VICTORIA
COACHWORK BY DIETRICH
Chassis No. 191035
Engine No. 191039
Two tone beige with brown leather interior.
Engine: straight eight, 384.8ci, 120bhp at 3,200rpm; Gearbox: four speed manual; Suspension: semi-elliptic leaf springs front and rear; Brakes: four wheel drum. Left hand drive.
The eight cylinder engine that Packard revealed in 1923, as a successor to the V-12, provided the backbone to Packard's future production which infact lasted up to the end of the 1930's. The design was a simple side valve (L-head) of the highest quality with a light alloy crankcase and a crankshaft running in nine main bearings. It gave a smooth and effortless performance.
In the early 1930's, Packard was market leader with over 50 of the luxury car market, offering a wide range of models. The 840 Deluxe Eight was Packard's top of the line model. The handsome design was similar to the seventh series cars of 1930, but much more attractive with the long sweeping front fenders which had been used only on the 745. The resulting effect gave the 840 Packards a much longer, sleek design. The 840's also had much more "get up and go" largely due to the updated close ratio gearbox that was used only in that year.
This car was originally delivered new to Miss Mary A. Bair, c/o Morgan and Co., 14 Place Vend/Gome, Paris and the engraved brass plaque stating this is still attached to the origianl floor under the carpet on the right front passenger side, next to the original Dietrich body plate which was never stamped.
At some point in its long life, the car ended up in Pennsylvania and was purchased by Helmuth Holze of Illinois in 1965. During Mr Holze's ownership, the Packard Victoria was picked as one of the first American classics being made into toy cars by the popular Matchbox toy company. In the late 1970's, the Packard was purchased and restored by noted Packard collector, Robert Achor. It was a CCCA National First Prize winner in the 1979 Indianapolis Grand Classic and it wears the CCCA National First Prize attesting to this.
The current owner purchased the car in the early 1980's and we are told it has been maintained in good running condition. It has been driven for at least 50 to 100 miles three to four times each year. The mileage is now showing just over 36,800. It has some paint checking and cracking and could use some mechanical and cosmetic detailing. However, it will make an outstanding tour car in its present condition. The car is extremely rare, being one of only seven known to exist today.
COACHWORK BY DIETRICH
Chassis No. 191035
Engine No. 191039
Two tone beige with brown leather interior.
Engine: straight eight, 384.8ci, 120bhp at 3,200rpm; Gearbox: four speed manual; Suspension: semi-elliptic leaf springs front and rear; Brakes: four wheel drum. Left hand drive.
The eight cylinder engine that Packard revealed in 1923, as a successor to the V-12, provided the backbone to Packard's future production which infact lasted up to the end of the 1930's. The design was a simple side valve (L-head) of the highest quality with a light alloy crankcase and a crankshaft running in nine main bearings. It gave a smooth and effortless performance.
In the early 1930's, Packard was market leader with over 50 of the luxury car market, offering a wide range of models. The 840 Deluxe Eight was Packard's top of the line model. The handsome design was similar to the seventh series cars of 1930, but much more attractive with the long sweeping front fenders which had been used only on the 745. The resulting effect gave the 840 Packards a much longer, sleek design. The 840's also had much more "get up and go" largely due to the updated close ratio gearbox that was used only in that year.
This car was originally delivered new to Miss Mary A. Bair, c/o Morgan and Co., 14 Place Vend/Gome, Paris and the engraved brass plaque stating this is still attached to the origianl floor under the carpet on the right front passenger side, next to the original Dietrich body plate which was never stamped.
At some point in its long life, the car ended up in Pennsylvania and was purchased by Helmuth Holze of Illinois in 1965. During Mr Holze's ownership, the Packard Victoria was picked as one of the first American classics being made into toy cars by the popular Matchbox toy company. In the late 1970's, the Packard was purchased and restored by noted Packard collector, Robert Achor. It was a CCCA National First Prize winner in the 1979 Indianapolis Grand Classic and it wears the CCCA National First Prize attesting to this.
The current owner purchased the car in the early 1980's and we are told it has been maintained in good running condition. It has been driven for at least 50 to 100 miles three to four times each year. The mileage is now showing just over 36,800. It has some paint checking and cracking and could use some mechanical and cosmetic detailing. However, it will make an outstanding tour car in its present condition. The car is extremely rare, being one of only seven known to exist today.