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£56,637
1924 Packard Single Eight Runabout
United States • 11 Oct 2019
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AI Listing Summary
This 1924 Packard Single Eight Runabout from the William B. Ruger Jr. Collection features a believed period-correct upgrade to a 1936 Super Eight engine and transmission, offering a unique "hot rod" experience from the Nickel Era. The car boasts a high-quality restoration with appealing color combination, but potential buyers should be aware of a noted coolant leak requiring attention.
Condition
7
The vehicle has undergone a handsome restoration by Chris Charlton, with excellent paint and nickel plating. However, there are minor signs of road use visible underneath, and there's a note indicating a potential coolant leak into the engine oil, requiring further diagnosis and repair.
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Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
204525A
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
JPTR
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Hot rods are nothing new.
Witness this 1924 Packard Single Eight Runabout, delivered new by renowned Southern California dealer Earle C.
Anthony.
According to a previous owner, the drivetrain had been updated for the original Santa Barbara owner with the present, more potent 14th Series Super Eight engine and matching transmission and clutch.
It is believed that these were fitted “new” to the car in 1936, as the modification was very professionally done, with the motor mounts cleanly gas-welded into place.
The top, windshield, headlights, and wheels were updated as well, along with the bumpers—Ford Model A units! The resulting 150-horsepower and fully synchromesh gears were exactly the sort of improvements that William B.
Ruger Jr.
would have done to the car had he owned it in-period, and so, naturally, he was very attracted to the Packard.
According to a previous owner, the car came out of the estate of the original owner in Santa Barbara around 1990 and subsequently passed to...
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