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For 1929, Packard offered four distinct series of automobiles, each designation having a parallel to the car's wheelbase - the 626 and 633 Standard Eights, the 640 Custom Eight and 645 Deluxe Eight series.
The new Standard Eight series replaced the Packard Six, which was discontinued. One of the most popular Packard models was the 633 seven passenger sedan
The new Standard Eight series replaced the Packard Six, which was discontinued. One of the most popular Packard models was the 633 seven passenger sedan
 |  |  | Convertible Coupe Chassis Num: 242410 |
| Sold for $55,000 at 2011 RM Auctions. | |||
This example was acquired by the current owner in 2011 from the prior owner, who commissioned its complete, professional body-off restoration in 1999. There are wood-spoke artillery wheels, numerous period accessories including Trippe lights, a radiator stone shield, dual covered side-mounted spares with side-view mirrors, and whitewall tires. The exterior is finished in tan with brown fenders. The rear trunk rack is fitted with a rare original Packard luggage trunk.
In 2011, this vehicle was offered for sale at the Hershey Auction presented by RM Auctions. It was estimated to sell for $60,000 - $75,000. As bidding came to a close, the vehicle had been sold for the sum of $55,000 including buyer's premium.
By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2011
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The car was sold in 1929 to the wife of an insurance executive. She drove the car until 1932 when it was traded in for a new car. The car was then sold form the 'used car lot' at Anthony's San Francisco dealership. The second owners drove the car as their primary vehicle for three decades, driving it many times across country.
The third owner, a collector, bought the car in the early 1960s and toured it extensively. The car was 'preserved' in the 1970's, receiving new paint, new interior upholstery and re-chroming of some parts. The rumble seat, dash and many interior parts are original.
| Auctions America's 2013 Auburn Spring Event Offers Ultimate Collector Car Weekend | |
 | • Auctions America presents the first of two annual Auburn sales, May 9 – 11 at historic Auburn Auction Park in Auburn, Indiana • Multi-day sale lifts gavel on 600 quality collector cars and an assortment of memorabilia • Notable early highlights include selection of Hudsons from the respected John Soneff Collection • Weekend also features inaugural Antique Automobile Club of America Central Division National Spring Meet, and an extensive car corral and swap meet presented by Carlisle Events...[Read more...] |
| Magnificent Series of Coachbuilt Classics To Grace RM's Amelia Island Concours D'Elegance Sale | |
 | • RM Auctions returns as the official auction house of the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance, March 9, 2013 • Single-day sale features breathtaking roster of more than 80 investment-quality collector cars • Notable highlights include an outstanding series of coachbuilt classics headlined by a multi-million-dollar 1935 Duesenberg Model SJ Walker-LaGrande Convertible Coupe and a trio of Cords from the personal collection of Jim Fasnacht • Frequently updated list of entries available online at r...[Read more...] |
| Mercedes-Benz Classic at the 2012 Grossglockner Grand Prix | |
 | • Revival of the mountain race from the 1930s • Mercedes-Benz SSK and W 125 at the start • 92 bends, 14 hairpins, 15 kilometres and a 1300-metre altitude difference The Grossglockner mountain race was one of the most prestigious motor sports events of the 1930s. This year it will be revived with the 2012 Grossglockner Grand Prix to be held from 20 to 22 September 2012 and Mercedes-Benz will be there with some famous cars. In 1938, the brand took part for the first time. As a classic c...[Read more...] |
| The Champion in Touring Car Racing : The BMW M3 | |
 | In August 1985, a rumour surfaced in motor magazine Auto-Deutschland which emanated from a new sports car. An A Group Car from BMW that was a thoroughbred racing car according to the rules but was also to be produced in a version licensed to drive on open roads for everyday use. Speculation about this dream car that could take to normal roads and was intended for the 'Most dynamic among BMW 3 Series drivers' was right on target. But the pundits missed the mark about the motor-sport car by a mile...[Read more...] |
| Auctions America By RM's 2012 Auburn Spring Auction | |
 | 'Variety' is the buzzword for this year's Auctions America by RM June 1-3 Auburn Spring auction, which will offer a huge range of collector vehicles and an enormous private collection of automotive memorabilia. More than 600 American muscle cars, Classics, foreign sports cars and hot rods will cross the block at the historic Auburn Auction Park, the company's national headquarters in Auburn, Indiana. 'Last year was our first spring event at the park,' said Auctions America by RM's President ...[Read more...] |
 1929
Packard
models |
| Packard 633 |
| Packard 640 Custom Eight |
| Packard 645 Deluxe Eight |
| Packard Hearse |
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