1932 Packard Model 902 Eight Phaeton

This 1932 Packard Ninth Series 'Standard' Eight is currently part of the Howard and Norma Weaver Collection. It retains its original number plate on the firewall, indicating that it is an original-bodied example that left the Packard factory as a phaeton in 1932.

This Phaeton was sold on May 19th of 1933 from Earle C. Anthony's dealership in Los Angeles. It is believed to have remained in California for many years, and in the 1980s, it was owned by Bob Gould. It was later acquired by Ralph Marano of New Jersey, before coming into the care of the late Jim Miller from Ontario. Mr. Weaver purchased the car from Mr. Miller in 1999, and it has remained in the collection ever since. Its badge number 2155 identifies it as a CCCA National Senior Award winner, and the car was reportedly featured in the Michigan region CCCA magazine Torque.

This car has an older restoration that remains in excellent condition. The paint is in two shades of grey and black, and the interior is done in black leather. The car is equipped with many factory accessories, including the Goddess of Speed radiator mascot, a clock, dual side-mounted spare tires, chrome-spoke wire wheels, dual spotlights, and a rear-mounted trunk rack. It is believed to have traveled less than 20,000 miles since the completion of its restoration.

By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2015