1934 Packard 1104 Super Eight Victoria

The 1934 Packard models were designated the Eleventh Series and they represented the height of the company's pre-war efforts. These were the final models with traditional open fenders and the upright radiator shell for which the company had become well known.

This particular example is an 11th Series 1104 Super Eight that rests on a large 142-inch wheelbase and rides on balloon tires. A Ride Control lever allows the driver to adjust the resistance of the hydraulic shocks from soft and cushy to a firmness that would tighten handling and give a true feel of the road. A regulator monitors and controls oil temperature, allowing the use of the same viscosity lubricant year-round. The first full-flow oil filter, a larger pump, and an oil pressure regulator ensured that things would run smoothly.

This example was delivered in September of 1933 through Packard Motorcar Company in Boston, Massachusetts. It wears an older restoration that was finished in grey-blush with burgundy fenders and red pin-striping. Inside, there is tan leather upholstery along with a cloth top.

By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2014