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£113,046
1929 Packard 640 Custom Eight Phaeton by Holbrook
United States • 20 Jun 2021
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1929 Packard 640 Custom Eight Phaeton, with bodywork by Holbrook, was previously owned by aviator Roscoe Turner and displayed at the IMS Museum. It features a tan exterior with brown fenders, a 384.8ci straight-eight engine, and has been refurbished, though it has some cosmetic and mechanical issues needing attention.
Condition
6
The car has been refurbished and participated in parades, indicating good maintenance. However, there's a crack in the right-front fender paint and a cylinder head issue that needs repair, suggesting some wear and tear.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
171165
Odometer:
53,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Chassis: 171165.
Engine: 171454.
53k Miles Shown, TMU.
384.8ci Straight-Eight.
Three-Speed Manual Transmission w/Reverse.
Tan Paint w/Brown Fenders.
Tan Upholstery .
Tan Soft Top.
Acquired by IMS Museum, 1973.
Refurbished, 1980s.
Dual-Cowl Phaeton by Holbrook.
Four-Wheel Drum Brakes.
Dual Side-Mount Spares.
Fold-Down Luggage Rack .
Private Party Or Dealer: Private Party
This 1929 Packard 640 Custom Eight is a dual-cowl phaeton featuring bodywork by the Holbrook Company of Hudson, New York.
It was purchased new by record-breaking aviator Roscoe Turner from Hollywood Motors in California.
The car remained in his possession until his death in 1970 and was displayed at the Roscoe Turner Museum in Indianapolis, Indiana, before it was donated to the by his widow in 1973.
It was subsequently refurbished by staff in the early 1980s and has since participated in several IPL 500 Festival Parades, which are held annually the day before the Indianapolis 500.
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£41,641
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£80,276
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£179,717
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