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£106,760

1930 Packard 740 Custom Eight Roadster

United States • 25 Jun 2024

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AI Listing Summary

This 1930 Packard 740 Custom Eight Roadster sold for $131,000, featuring a 384.8ci inline-eight engine, a three-speed manual transmission with overdrive, and a dark green exterior with a red leather interior. It underwent a refurbishment in the 2000s and a mechanical refresh in 2020, making it a presentable example of a classic pre-war convertible.

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Condition 

7

Based on the description, the car underwent a refurbishment in the 2000s and a mechanical refresh in 2020. While specific details on the quality of the refurbishment are limited, the mention of a repaint, rebuilt brake system, radiator, and starter motor suggests significant attention to detail. The car is described as being in overall solid condition with slight wear visible in paint, interior, or wheels, aligning with a Very Good rating.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

186556

Odometer:

28,000 miles

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

TMU 384.8ci L-Head Inline-Eight Three-Speed Manual Transmission Overdrive Unit Green Paint Red Leather Upholstery Black Convertible Top 19" Wire Wheels Side-Mount Spares Four-Wheel Drum Brakes Electric Fuel Pump Rumble Seat Wood-Trimmed Luggage Rack
This 1930 Packard Custom Eight is a Model 740 roadster that was purchased in 1989 by its previous owner, whose 34-year stewardship included a refurbishment that was performed in the 2000s.

The car is said to have received an additional mechanical freshening in 2020 before being purchased by the selling dealer in late 2023.

Power is provided by a 384.8ci L-head inline-eight that features a nine-main-bearing crankshaft and is mated to a three-speed manual transmission that was fitted with an overdrive unit in 2020.

Additional features include a single updraft carburetor, an electric fuel pump, mechanically actuated four-wheel drum brakes, 19” wire wheels, dual side-mount spares, a black convertible top, red interior upholstery, and a rumbl...

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£927

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£54,322

Median Price (Since 2020)

£134,655

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