1933 Packard 1004 Super Eight

Packard was unquestionably one of the finest American car manufacturers of the pre-war era. The Eight, introduced in 1924, was the first Packard to employ four-wheel brakes. Its side-valve straight-eight engine displaced 5.9 liters and delivered 85 horsepower. Ten body styles were initially offered on two-wheelbase lengths. The engine grew to 6.3 liters in 1927 and a smaller 5.2-liter Standard Eight was introduced in 1929, with the larger engine powering the Custom and DeLuxe Eights. For 1933, it became known as the 'Super Eight,' by which time all Packards used synchromesh transmissions.

1933 Packard 1004 Super Eight photo
Coupe Roadster
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While the Great Depression was detrimental to the market, it did little to dampen the artistic inspiration that flourished throughout the industry. Arguably, some of the finest-styled automobiles ever produced were built during the 1930 through 1937 era. The Packard models were consistently at the pinnacle of the luxury car segment, renowned for their performance, durability, style, grace, and elegance.

Packard's Tenth Series lineup of 1933 included the Eight, the Super Eight, and the Twelve. The Eight was available on a 127.5-inch (Series 1001) and 136-inch (Series 1002) platforms. Its L-head straight-eight engine displaced 319.2 cubic inches with nine main bearings, solid valve lifters, revised manifolding, a smaller flywheel, an automatic choke, a dual downdraft Stromberg carburetor, and delivered 120 horsepower at 3,200 RPM. The Bendix-BK vacuum booster brakes of the previous year's Twin Six were now standard, along with wire wheels, and an angleset hypoid differential. Prices ranged from $2,150 to $3,100.

The top-of-the-line model was the Twelve, equipped with a 445.5 cubic-inch twelve with four main bearings, a cast-iron monobloc, and 160 horsepower at 3,200 RPM. The Series 1005 used a 142-inch wheelbase while the Series 1006 had a 147-inch platform. New X-braced frames and three-point engine mountings enhanced Packard's already renowned smoothness and near-silence. The brakes were driver-adjustable and power-assisted, the engine received dual-coil ignition and automatic chokes, and the former two-plate clutch was replaced by a single dry-plate unit. Prices ranged from $3,790 to $7,000, available with both factory-built and custom coachwork. Among the list of coachbuilders were Dietrich and LeBaron.

1933 Packard 1004 Super Eight photo
Convertible Victoria by Dietrich
Chassis #: 750055
Engine #: 750056
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Between the Eight and the Twelve was the Packard Super Eight, available on a 142-inch wheelbase (Series 1003) and a 142-inch (Series 1004) wheelbase. The 384.8 cubic-inch straight-eight engine had nine main bearings, a Stromberg carburetor, a standard 6.0:1 compression ratio, and delivered 145 horsepower at 3,200 RPM. The engineering refinements applied to the Eight were incorporated into the Super Eight. The three-speed selective synchromesh transmission had a single-plate clutch and an angleset hypoid differential. Mechanical brakes on all wheels provided the stopping power. Prices ranged from $2,750 to $3,600.

The five-passenger sedan was priced at $2,750 and the coupe was listed for $2,780. A five-passenger coupe was $2,980 and a coupe roadster version was $2,870. The phaeton was $2,890 and the Sport Phaeton was $3,150. The most expensive body style was the seven-passenger formal sedan with seating for seven, listed for $3,600. The seven-passenger limousine was $3,280, and the seven-passenger tourer was $2,890. The convertible victoria was $3,440 and the convertible sedan was $3,590. A seven-passenger sedan was nearly $3,100 and the club sedan was $2,975.

Only the five-passenger sedan was offered on the shorter 135-inch wheelbase of the Series 1003. The remainder rested on the larger 142-inch (Series 1004) platform.

1933 Packard 1004 Super Eight photo
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The most popular Packard model for 1933 was the Eight with 1,881 examples of the Series 1001 and 1,099 of the Series 1002. The most exclusive and expensive model, the Packard Twelve, had just 520 examples built. Of the Super Eight, the larger Series 1004 proved more popular than the Series 1003, with 788 units built compared to 512 of the Series 1003.


by Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2021

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The Packard Motor Company relied on making luxurious cars that were highly refined, fitted with luxurious coachwork, and powered by proven engineering. This belief had placed them among the elite in the auto industry during the early 1900s. As the world entered the Great Depression, the Packard Company was one of the few that managed to survive. In fact, they outsold all of their competitors combined.....
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1933 Packard 1004 Super Eight Vehicle Profiles

1933 Packard 1004 Super Eight vehicle information
Coupe Roadster

Chassis #: 750252
Engine #: 750252
1933 Packard 1004 Super Eight vehicle information
Sedan

Chassis #: 654163
1933 Packard 1004 Super Eight vehicle information
Convertible Victoria

Coachwork: Dietrich
1933 Packard 1004 Super Eight vehicle information
Coupe Roadster

Chassis #: 750433
Engine #: 750433
1933 Packard 1004 Super Eight vehicle information
Coupe Roadster

Chassis #: 750980
Engine #: 750700
1933 Packard 1004 Super Eight vehicle information
Convertible Victoria

Coachwork: Dietrich
Chassis #: 750055
Engine #: 750056
Build #: Serieal No: 667 12

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1933 1004 Super Eight
$3,650-$25,545
1933 Packard 1004 Super Eight Price Range: $2,800 - $3,650

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Specification Comparison by Year

Year
Production
Wheelbase
Engine
Prices
788
142.00 in., 142.50 in.
8 cyl., 384.80 CID., 145.00hp
$2,800 - $3,650
1,920
142.00 in.
8 cyl., 384.80 CID., 145.00hp
$3,000 - $3,825
1,920
147.00 in.
8 cyl., 384.80 CID., 145.00hp
$3,300 - $7,060
132.00 in.
8 cyl., 384.40 CID., 150.00hp
$3,000 - $3,000
139.00 in.
8 cyl., 384.40 CID., 150.00hp
$3,000 - $5,700
4,781
134.00 in.
8 cyl., 384.40 CID., 150.00hp
$2,400 - $5,500
1,330
139.00 in.
8 cyl., 384.80 CID., 150.00hp
$2,900 - $5,820
3,973
134.00 in., 139.00 in.
8 cyl., 320.00 CID., 130.00hp
$2,560 - $5,240
3,973
139.00 in.
8 cyl., 320.00 CID., 130.00hp
$2,470 - $5,400
144.00 in.
8 cyl., 384.80 CID., 150.00hp
$3,690 - $4,010
127.00 in.
8 cyl., 384.80 CID., 150.00hp
$2,385 - $2,385

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