Vehicle No.

177711


Chassis No.

178112


Engine No.

178175C



Introduced in August 1928, Packard's Sixth Series offered an extensive range of body styles across four chassis: the Standard Eight rode 126½- and 133½-inch wheelbases, while the premium Custom and Deluxe Eights used longer 140½- and 145½-inch frames and featured the 384.8‑cubic-inch Straight-Eight engine, with nine main bearings and 105 horsepower.

Among the most striking bodies on offer was the Runabout.

This two-passenger open model is defined by its close-coupled proportions, low windshield, and often sporting sophisticated multi-tone liveries with bold beltline molding.

Rakish and attention-grabbing, it became a favorite of the young and affluent, admired then and now.



The 640 Custom Eight Runabout offered here was, according to its firewall vehicle number tag, sold initially on 7 June 1929 by the Parker-Harris Company of Memphis, Tennessee.

It was later fully restored to the striking two-tone orange and...