1933 Packard 1004 Super Eight Coupe Roadster

This Packard Series 1004 with body style 659 convertible coupe (more commonly called a 'coupe roadster') is the 98th such example built. It was delivered new by Packard distributor Robert B. Parker, of Philadelphia, on August 17th of 1933. The car was purchased from Don Hanson, of Rochester, Minnesota, in mid-1991, as a partially disassembled, mostly original project. Since that time, the car has been brought back to its original beauty. An untouched original 1934 coupe roadster was used as a guide during the process.

The Packard has chromed wire wheels shod in whitewall tires, Pilot-Ray fog lights, a 'Daphne at the Well' radiator mascot, dual side-mounted spares with full metal covers, Packard Twelve bumpers, and Solar vee'd headlamps. The restoration work concluded in early 2008. Upon completion, it earned an AACA First Junior at San Diego in 2008, followed by a First Senior at Santa Rosa in 2011. Other awards include a First in Class at the 2008 Palo Alto Concours, a Best of Show at the 2008 Niello Concours, and a First in Class at the 2009 Hillsboro Concours.

The car has traveled just 300 miles since the restoration work was completed.

In 2012, the car was offered for sale at RM Auction's Monterey, California sale. It was estimated to sell for $160,000 - $200,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $253,000 inclusive of the buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2012