Equipment
Fender color painted wire wheels, Lester whitewalls, Goddess of Speed mascot, Boyce MotoMeter, spotlight, dual sidemount spares with mirrors, golf bag door, rumble seat, luggage trunk, wood steering wheel.
Condition
CCCA Full Classic (TM). Good older paint but there are a few touch ups on the edges of the doors and imperfect masking along the red coach line. There is also a light but long scratch on the tail. The red painted chassis is nearly spotless and the interior looks great, although the gauges are unrestored. Not a concours car, but an attractive smaller Packard to use on tour events or enjoy casually without obsessing over its appearance.
Market commentary
Built on the 133 inch wheelbase chassis, this Packard is a gentleman's express. Low and sleek, it embodies the lifestyle of the Roaring Twenties. The reported high bid here inaccurately recognizes both the car's quality, its style and the quality of its older restoration, even if the colors are dated.