1929 Packard 633 Eight Phaeton

The Packard Motor Car Company was founded in Warren, Ohio in 1899 but moved to Detroit in 1903. There, it earned a reputation as one of the finest motorcars built in America and used the advertising slogan, Ask the Man Who Owns One.

1929 was Packard's most successful year. More than 54,000 vehicles were sold during the model year. It was the first year of production for the Standard Eight in-line engine. Four basic series were available: 626, 633, 640, and 645. Chrome plating was now used and the Moto-Meter was replaced by an inside temperature gauge.

The Packard Model 633 was their mid-priced car and positioned to compete with Cadillac's very successful LaSalle brand. The Model 633 rode on a 133-inch wheelbase and was powered by a 319 cubic-inch straight eight engine producing 90 horsepower. This new engine used a unique crankshaft design and firing order that balanced the reciprocating forces, thus eliminating vibration. It was lighter than the V12, offered more horsepower, had better fuel economy and its inline configuration allowed the Packard to continue the 'long hood' design themes that were popular and characteristic of the Classic era.

This five-passenger Phaeton was sold by the Erie, Pennsylvania Packard dealer Culbertson-Moorehouse on June 15th of 1929. It appears to have been assembled after November 1928 as this date appears on component parts. It was reportedly owned by different generations of the original owners until 1988 before being purchased by the current owner in 1991. Optional equipment on this car includes: pilot ray light, dual side mounts with mirrors, C.M. Hall spotlight, double rearview mirror, rear-mounted trunk, dual taillights, eight artillery wheels, and an Adonis radiator cap. The base price for the Packard 633 Phaeton was $2,535.00.