1935 Packard 1204 Super Eight Roadster Coupe

This Coupe Roadster was originally sold through Earl C. Anthony, the Bay Area dealer, and California Packard distributor. Little is known of its original owner. The Super Eight was willed to a church after he passed away in the 1950s. It was then purchased by Tony Splane and after many years of preserving the car, he embarked on a complete restoration. In 1989, the car was displayed at a number of CCCA events and even earned several trophies.

The next owner was Tom Crook who later sold it to John Spencer Bradley. Upon Mr. Bradley's passing, the Packard joined the collection of David Walters who had it sent to Junior Conway of Junior's House of Color to freshen the paintwork and then to Bill Larzelere for a comprehensive detailing.

In 2010, this vehicle was offered for sale at the Pebble Beach Auction presented by Gooding & Company. The car was estimated to sell for $140,000 - $180,000 and was offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $176,000 inclusive of the buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2010