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The first Packard was produced in 1899. By the time the Great Depression passed, America was still experiencing the worst economic condition in its history. It was the U.S. automobile industry that got hit the hardest.
The Packard Eight was produced between 1930 and 1938. And, by this time, Packard had an impressive lineup of automobiles. Packard had been the top-selling luxury brand for six years straight.
New for 1930, Packard introduced a four-speed transmission, fender-mounted parking lights, and adjustable driver's seat and steering wheel. Dual-mounted spare tires were an option on the 740. The wheelbase measures 140 inches.
Powered by a 384.8 cubic-inch straight-eight engine that produces 106 horsepower, this large powerful car recently competed in the Packard Joy Ride in the Adirondack Mountains in New York.
In the 1930s, Packard was known for their quality and also offered a number of different designs. Packards were priced from $2,500 to close to $5,000 depending on the model. The factory list price for the 740 Super 8 Phaeton was $3,190 but was later reduced to $2,690.
This Packard 740 Phaeton was purchased by the present owner for $900 in Farmington, CT, in 1963. The owner restored the car at his father's farm and painted it using a Sears diaphragm air compressor. Completed in 1966, the auto was driven for approximately 25 years by the owner and was probably the most photographed Packard Phaeton in the USA during those years.
Following the Packard Club National in Ashville, 14 years ago, the car was old and tired. The owner, again, was going to repaint the Phaeton and restore it in six months.
Starting with every part being removed and restored, including new wheels, pilot ray lights, spotlights, and wind wings, the restoration was completed in 14 years!
This Packard attended the very first Concours d'Elegance at Meadow Brook Hall in Rochester, Michigan in 1979, in addition to being shown at the 30th Anniversary and the 40th. It is owned by a 'Founding Father' of the Meadow Brook / St. Johns Concours, Don Sommer, who started the Concours with a group of his friends.
The Packard Eight was produced between 1930 and 1938. And, by this time, Packard had an impressive lineup of automobiles. Packard had been the top-selling luxury brand for six years straight.
New for 1930, Packard introduced a four-speed transmission, fender-mounted parking lights, and adjustable driver's seat and steering wheel. Dual-mounted spare tires were an option on the 740. The wheelbase measures 140 inches.
Powered by a 384.8 cubic-inch straight-eight engine that produces 106 horsepower, this large powerful car recently competed in the Packard Joy Ride in the Adirondack Mountains in New York.
In the 1930s, Packard was known for their quality and also offered a number of different designs. Packards were priced from $2,500 to close to $5,000 depending on the model. The factory list price for the 740 Super 8 Phaeton was $3,190 but was later reduced to $2,690.
This Packard 740 Phaeton was purchased by the present owner for $900 in Farmington, CT, in 1963. The owner restored the car at his father's farm and painted it using a Sears diaphragm air compressor. Completed in 1966, the auto was driven for approximately 25 years by the owner and was probably the most photographed Packard Phaeton in the USA during those years.
Following the Packard Club National in Ashville, 14 years ago, the car was old and tired. The owner, again, was going to repaint the Phaeton and restore it in six months.
Starting with every part being removed and restored, including new wheels, pilot ray lights, spotlights, and wind wings, the restoration was completed in 14 years!
This Packard attended the very first Concours d'Elegance at Meadow Brook Hall in Rochester, Michigan in 1979, in addition to being shown at the 30th Anniversary and the 40th. It is owned by a 'Founding Father' of the Meadow Brook / St. Johns Concours, Don Sommer, who started the Concours with a group of his friends.
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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 Fire Truck Chassis#: 184850 Sold for USD$95,200 2021 Worldwide Auctioneers : The 14th Annual Auburn Auction | |
1930 Packard 740 Custom Eight Coupe Chassis#: 181631 Sold for USD$51,075 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 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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1930 Packard Series 740 Custom Eight
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