1934 Packard 1104 Super Eight Coupe Roadster

The 1934 Packard models were known as the Eleventh Series and the 1104 Super Eight's rested on a 142-inch wheelbase chassis and were powered by an inline eight-cylinder automobile delivering 145 horsepower. Sophisticated features included the Bijur automatic lubrication system and Ride Control.

This Series 1104 Super 8 Packard was entered by Dr. Barbara Atwood in the 1985 Great American Race. This re-enactment was to honor the Packard Model F Runabout that traveled from San Francisco to New York in June of 1903. This amazing accomplishment took 61 days. The Atwood Racing Team drove on modern highways and managed to outpace the other 30 cars in the race.

The car is currently in the same configuration as when it was entered in the 1985 Great Race. Power is from an L-head inline eight-cylinder engine capable of producing 385 cubic inches and producing 145 horsepower. There is a three-speed manual transmission and four-wheel mechanical brakes.

In 2009, this Coupe Roadster was offered for sale at the Automobiles of Arizona auction presented by RM Auctions in Scottsdale, Arizona. The lot was estimated to sell for $160,000-$220,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the lot had been sold for the sum of $178,750, including the buyer's premium.

In 2009, it was brought to RM Auctions 'Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook' where it was estimated to sell for $225,000-$275,000. As bidding came to a close, the lot failed to sell after reaching a high bid of $185,000.

By Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2009