Equipment
Chrome wire wheels, Michelin tires, radiator stoneguard, single rear-mounted spare.
Condition
Restored better than new with some age and miles. Excellent paint, chrome top, and lightly stretched interior. Beautiful, fast and rare. One of 32 believed built in this body style and 5 known to survive. Owned by D. Cameron Peck in the 50's. Sold to Wally Marsh in 1952 then restored for Knox Kershaw in the 90's as it appears today. Class awards at Pebble Beach in 2001 and Amelia. CCCA National First Prize. The restoration's age is belied by its nearly beyond perfect appearance.
Market commentary
The Packard 734 Speedster with its 385 cubic inch L-head eight and Jesse Vincent's performance enhancements is right up there with Duesenbergs and V12 Marmons. The 734's style and performance is legendary. This 734 Phaeton's subtle livery, important provenance and quality older restoration are delightful. It is an automobile worthy of its $1 million price.