1934 Packard 1101 Eight Coupe Roadster

Packard abandoned all reason in 1934 with a total overkill of new models. It offered no fewer than 55 body styles including catalog customs from Dietrich and LeBaron. Despite the proliferation of models, Packard produced an even 8,000 cars for 1934, of which 5,120 were the entry-level model Eight powered by the firm's 319 cubic-inch, 120 horsepower straight-eight. Packard used the coupe-roadster designation on convertible coupes despite the fact that the car had roll-up windows and a snug-fitting, weather-tight top. Built on a 136.25-inch wheelbase, Model 1101 Packards were available in 10 different body styles.

This example wears a two-tone green paint scheme. For Packard's elite clientele, Packards encouraged its buyers to provide them with various items, including articles of clothing (such as gloves and scarves), to which paint colors were matched, often times making for flamboyant and flashy combinations.