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1930 PACKARD 740 CLUB SEDAN, IMMACULATE ESTATE CAR

For sale: 1930 Packard 740

Technical specifications

Item location:
Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada
Make:
Packard
Model:
740
Type:
Sedan
Trim:
Sedan
Year:
1930
Mileage:
98,488
Color:
White
Engine size:
384.8 cubic-inch straight eight engine
Number of cylinders:
8
Fuel:
Gasoline
Transmission:
Manual
Drive type:
Rear Wheel
Interior color:
Brown
Vehicle Title:
Clear
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Description

Packard was founded in 1899 by James and William Packard and their partner. George Weiss. Like many start up entrepreneurs of that time. the founders were working to motorize the horse carriage and did so in 1900. a simple. single cylinder engine. The vehicle was a success and Packard was on their way to being an iconic American car brands. Early Packards were built in Ohio but the company later moved to Detroit where they remained for many years. In the early 1950’s. Packard was purchased by Studebaker Corporation and the manufacturing was moved to Studebaker’s facility in South Bend. Ohio. Studebaker built its last Packard in 1958; the last Studebaker was built in 1966. Two pioneering brands that could not compete with the larger Big 3 automakers were now history. Packard vehicles were considered one of the Three P’s of luxury car royalty; Packard. Peerless and Pierce-Arrow. The materials and quality build of pre-war Packard cars allowed them to take their place in this royalty. New for 1930. Packard introduced a four-speed transmission. 4. 69:1 Rear End. Detroit Carburetor. Fender-mounted parking lights and adjustable driver's seat and steering wheel. Dual mounted spare tires were an option on the 740 (which this beautiful car has)Powered by a 384. 8 cubic-inch straight eight engine that produces 106 horsepower. The factory list price was $3. 90A complete professional frame off restoration was completed in 1998. Engine and drive train completely rebuilt to specs. the paint. chrome. interior and chassis are all exceptional show quality. First place winner as a national Packard Show along with 14 other awards. from Peoples Choice to Best in Show. This beauty has been recently detailed and shows like its out of the wrapper. Run and drives tight. Fast and smooth. Please Call David for more details. Powered by a 384. 8 cubic-inch straight eight engine that produces 106 horsepower. The factory list price was $3. 90A complete professional frame off restoration was completed in 1998. Engine and drive train completely rebuilt to specs. the paint. chrome. interior and chassis are all exceptional show quality. First place winner as a national Packard Show along with 14 other awards. from Peoples Choice to Best in Show. This beauty has been recently detailed and shows like its out of the wrapper. Run and drives tight. Fast and smooth. Please Call David for more details.

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