Vehicle No.

609 152


Engine No.

371540



The Packard Tenth Series, introduced in January 1933, enjoyed a brief but significant seven-month production run before the company transitioned to a conventional fall release schedule with the Eleventh Series that August.

Engineering advancements included a robust X-brace frame, dual coil ignition, and downdraft carburetion, culminating in a refined 120-horsepower eight-cylinder powerplant in the 127.5-inch wheelbase Model 1001.

The exterior design introduced gracefully skirted fenders and a distinctive V-shaped radiator shell, while the cabin showcased aviation-inspired instrumentation and premium trim.

The abbreviated production cycle created inherent rarity, establishing Tenth Series models like the Coupe-Roadster offered here as significant examples of Depression-era American luxury engineering.



This 1933 Packard Eight Coupe-Roadster is one of only eight Model 1001 Coupe-Roadsters believed to survive from an approximate production...