348.8ci L-Head Inline Eight-Cylinder Engine Single Detroit Lubricator Updraft Carburetor 106bhp at 3,200rpm 4-Speed Manual Transmission Solid Beam Axle, Live Rear Axle, Semi-Elliptic Springs 4-Wheel Mechanical Drum Brakes, Vacuum Booster *Packard's sporting roadster atop the grand 745 chassis *Delivered new on December 25, 1929 *Formerly of the Mark Smith Collection *Exceptionally well-preserved condition *CCCA Full Classic® THE PACKARD SEVENTH SERIES For 1929, Packard separated its Sixth Series line with the addition of a new 320ci engine for the Standard Eight while the larger, more powerful 384.8ci eight was the reserve of the prestigious Custom Eight and Deluxe Eight.

Introduced in August 1929, the 7th Series improvements were incremental, including a new Detroit Lubricator carburetor, and while output remained unchanged, the new carb improved flexibility.

Also new was a dual-belt water pump, accommodated by a one-inch increase in wheelbase and hood length.

A four-speed manual t...