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Packard introduced its Seventh Series on August 20th of 1929. Innovations for the new models included revised styling, a four-speed gearbox (replacing the previous three-speed), a new water pump driven by dual fan belts, and safety glass. Before Black Tuesday and the Wall Street Crash, more Americans held stock in Packard than in any other listed company save General Motors, and Packard strongly held the lead in luxury car sales. Post-Wall Street Crash, Packard faced a 34-percent decline in sales, yet its monied audience hung in there, enough so that the company outsold Cadillac-LaSalle six more times during the decade.
For 1930, Packard models included the Standard Eight, the Custom Eight, and the luxurious Deluxe Eight. Differences came in wheelbase, trim, upholstery, engine size, and hood design.
This Model 7-40 Custom Eight had a base price of $3,490, quite a sum of money in post-Depression America. It rides on a 140.5-inch wheelbase and is powered by a 385 cubic-inch, 106-horsepower inline eight-cylinder engine.
For 1930, Packard models included the Standard Eight, the Custom Eight, and the luxurious Deluxe Eight. Differences came in wheelbase, trim, upholstery, engine size, and hood design.
This Model 7-40 Custom Eight had a base price of $3,490, quite a sum of money in post-Depression America. It rides on a 140.5-inch wheelbase and is powered by a 385 cubic-inch, 106-horsepower inline eight-cylinder engine.
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1930 Packard Series 740 Custom Eight Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Packard Series 740 Custom Eight
(Data based on Model Year 1930 sales)
1930 Packard 740 Convertible Coupe Chassis#: 183919 Sold for USD$110,000 2023 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1930 Packard 740 Custom Eight Roadster Chassis#: 187037 Sold for USD$123,750 2023 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1930 Packard 740 Custom Eight Coupe Chassis#: 181631 Sold for USD$51,075 2021 Worldwide Auctioneers : The 14th Annual Auburn Auction | |
1930 Packard 740 Fire Truck Chassis#: 184850 Sold for USD$95,200 2021 Worldwide Auctioneers : The 14th Annual Auburn Auction | |
1930 Packard Custom Eight 740 Club Sedan Chassis#: 187198 Sold for USD$44,800 2021 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours Auction | |
1930 Packard Custom Eight Limousine Sold for USD$37,400 2019 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1930 Packard 740 Custom Eight Roadster Chassis#: 181252 Sold for USD$103,040 2019 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1930 Packard 740 Sedan Chassis#: 186037186213 Sold for USD$34,100 2018 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
1930 Packard 740 DeLuxe Eight Dual Cowl Sport Phaeton Chassis#: 187153 Sold for USD$178,750 2018 Bonhams : Scottsdale | |
1930 PACKARD 740 SUPER EIGHT PHAETON Chassis#: 181170 Sold for USD$147,400 2017 Dragone Lime Rock Park | |
1930 Packard 740 Custom Eight Roadster Chassis#: L83358 Sold for USD$209,000 2016 Worldwide Auctions - The Houston Classic | |
1930 Packard Eight Phaeton Chassis#: 188034 Sold for USD$67,100 2016 Motostalgia : Amelia Island Auction | |
1930 Packard 740 Touring Barn Find Chassis#: 181204 Sold for USD$38,500 2015 Dragone Auction - Fall | |
1930 Packard Custom Eight Sport Phaeton Chassis#: 185458 Sold for USD$418,000 2014 RM Auctions at Monterey | |
1930 Packard 740 Super Eight Convertible Chassis#: 186695 Sold for USD$40,973 2013 H & H Auctions - Imperial War Museum | |
1930 PACKARD CUSTOM EIGHT DUAL COWL SPORT PHAETON Chassis#: 185458 Sold for USD$225,500 2013 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale | |
1930 PACKARD CUSTOM SPEEDSTER Chassis#: 184029 Sold for USD$220,000 2012 Barrett-Jackson at Scottsdale, Arizona | |
1930 Packard Custom Eight 740 Sport Phaeton Chassis#: 185083 Sold for USD$187,000 2012 Gooding and Company - The Scottsdale Auction | |
1930 Packard Custom Eight Phaeton Chassis#: 186689 Sold for USD$170,500 2011 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Amelia Island | |
1930 Packard 740 Custom Eight Sport Phaeton Chassis#: 181777 Sold for USD$203,500 2010 Gooding and Company - Scottsdale Auction |
Packard Series 740 Custom Eights That Failed To Sell At Auction
1930 Packard Series 740 Custom Eight's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1930 Packard 740 Custom Eight Roadster | 182119 | 2024 Mecum : Monterey | $120,000 | $175,000 | $185,000 |
1930 Packard 740 Roadster | 2020 RM Sothebys : Palm Beach Online | $120,000 | $140,000 | ||
1930 Packard 740 Custom Eight Sport Phaeton | 184777 | 2019 Mecum : Monterey | $120,000 | $125,000 | $150,000 |
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