1932 Packard Model 903 Deluxe Eight Coupe Roadster

The Ninth Series of Packards were announced on June 20th of 1931, at a meeting of around 600 dealers and distributors. In keeping with Packard's President, Alvan Macauley, belief that models were in series and not by years, this new introduction was done early in the year. Visually, the most notable change was the adoption of a gently vee-shaped radiator and a new bumper with harmonic stabilizers at the end to dampen chassis harmonics. Under the bonnet, power had risen to 135 horsepower at 3200 RPM. Standard equipment included automatic chassis lubrication and a 'Ride Control' unit with three-setting adjustments of the shock absorbers. The frame had been reinforced and the wheelbase size grew by two additional inches.

This 1932 Packard 903 Deluxe Eight Coupe Roadster has been restored to AACA Senior and Grand National First Prize winning condition and is a CCCA Senior First Prize winner. It is painted burgundy and silver-grey and has burgundy leather upholstery and grey carpets. The car rides on chrome wire wheels and wide white wall tires. There are dual side-mounted spares with rear-view mirrors. A basket-weave stone-guard protects the radiator and there are large headlights and dual horns. Additional storage space is available via the gold bag and luggage door located behind the passenger's doors. Under the folding trunk rack is a rumble seat to accommodate additional passengers.

In 2009, this Coupe Roadster was offered for sale at the Houston Classic Auction presented by Worldwide Auctioneers and held in Seabrook, Texas. The lot was estimated to sell for $260,000 - $290,000. The lot was sold for $230,000 plus the buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2009