320ci L-Head Inline 8-Cylinder Engine Single Dual-Throat Carburetor 120bhp at 3,200rpm 3-Speed Manual Transmission Front and Rear Leaf Spring Suspension 4-Wheel Drum Brakes *Very elegant 11 series Packard *Usable prewar classic *Nice patina throughout *Coming from a long-time ownership THE 1934 PACKARD Charles Dickens may have written "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times" about the beginning of French Revolution but it applied just as well to Packard in 1934.

The cars were wonderful, offered in a profusion of models, body styles and optional accessories, but the Great Depression was at its deepest and even Packard's elite clientele was not buying.

It was cold comfort when Packard finished the year with 42.7% of the luxury car market.

Cadillac and Lincoln were even worse off.

Marmon and Peerless had called it quits in 1933.

Pierce-Arrow was well on its way to going out of business.

In the 1934 luxury market Packard's accomplishment was truly remarkable, but it amou...