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Not Sold (Est: £75,489 - £113,233)
From the Clive and Janet Cussler Car Collection of Scottsdale 1929 Packard Model 640 Custom Eight Five Passenger Touring
United States • 25 Jan 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1929 Packard Model 640 Custom Eight is a rare survivor, believed to be one of only three known with Five Passenger Touring coachwork. Restored in 2017 by Gene O'Hara, it features a rich burgundy over black color scheme, black leather interior with red piping, and a beautifully finished wood dashboard, having been recently maintained in Arizona.
Condition
8
The car was restored in 2017 by a marque specialist and has been maintained since, which points to a high condition rating. The description highlights its striking condition and tasteful color choices, further supporting a rating in the higher end of the scale.
/ 10
Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
174637
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
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 *Sporting and desirable sixth series Packard Custom Eight *Restored by Gene O'Hara in 2017 *Ready for touring or a show field *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 the first quarter of the yea...
Points of note
£41,641
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£80,276
Median Price (Since 2020)
£179,717
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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