1931 Packard Model 833 Standard Eight

The Packard 826 sat atop a 127.5-inch wheelbase while the 833 on a 134.5-inch wheelbase. The 840 was on a 140.5-inch wheelbase while the 845 was on a 145.5-inch wheelbase. The 840 and 845 had the appropriate length for seven-passenger sedans, limousines, and custom coachwork. These two were known as the Senior Models and were easily distinguished from the other models by their sweeping fenders in the front. These models cost more than $1000.

New for 1931 was a four-speed manual gearbox. The Eighth Series models were equipped with a vacuum-operated Bijur chassis lubrication system and a Stweart-Warner fuel pump. Under the bonnet rested an eight-cylinder engine that produced 100 horsepower which was an increase in power by 10 over the prior year. The Standard eight engines had a displacement size of 319 cubic inches while the Deluxe Eights displaced 384.4 cubic inches.

There was one body style option on the 826; 11 on the 833 and 9 for the 840. Customers were able to select one of two options on the 845 series. The total was 23 body types which gave the Packard marque a very versatile list of selections for their customers. Individual Customers had 9 body styles for the 833 and 840 chassis. Two were by Dietrich and 7 were custom-made by the Packard Company.

by Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2007