385ci Inline 8-Cylinder Engine Single Packard Carburetor 105bhp at 3,200rpm 3-Speed Manual Transmission Semi-Elliptic Leaf Springs Front and Rear 4-Wheel Drum Brakes *Nearly $35,000 in recent mechanical service receipts *Sporting and desirable sixth series Packard Deluxe Eight Roadster *Nicely restored and accessorized *CCCA Full Classic® THE SIXTH SERIES PACKARD 1929 was the best year Packard had ever had.

It also was the best year Packard ever would have.

1929 brought substantial change to Packard's product line, notably the end of Packard's experiment with six-cylinder power which had been added in 1921 to complement the Packard Twin Six.

The Twin Six had itself been supplanted by inline eight-cylinder power in 1924 and Packard – and its customers – were so satisfied with the smooth, luxurious power of the eight that a new Standard Eight line replaced the Six in 1929.

Key to Packard's success and to that of its competitors – all of whom were doing well in 1929 with production in...