1929 Packard 626 Eight Coupe

This Packard 626 Sport Coupe was originally sold by the infamous Packard dealer Earl C. Anthony. It was purchased in 1970 by the current owner's father from the third owner. Anthony used this car to display Packard's high-end option Artillery Wheels at his Bay area dealerships. Because the wooden Artillery Wheels reminded many folks of wagon wheels, few were sold and of those that were sold, very few remain.

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.