1930 Packard Series 745 Deluxe Eight Convertible Sedan

During the era of coachbuilt automobiles, Packard was the undisputed leader, selling more cars than all other fine car brands combined. Many consider the 745 Deluxe Eight to represent the ultimate Packard from this period. The 745 features a 385 cubic-inch, inline 8-cylinder engine producing 106 horsepower, built on the long wheelbase (145 inches) that allowed for sweeping fender arcs from crown to running board and the highly prized 'long hood.' In 1931, its successor, the 840, increased the interior space, moving the cowl forward and shortening the hood by five inches. Most Packards were finished with comfortable closed bodywork, rendering the sportier open body custom coachwork on this Dietrich Convertible Sedan both rare and desirable, as demonstrated by its residence at the Blackhawk Collection from 1988 through 2021.