1930 Packard 745 Dual Cowl Phaeton
Chassis number:182992
Engine Number: 12429
Registration number: BS9300
Two-tone dark red and maroon with Tobacco brown leather interior.
Engine: Side valve water-cooled straight eight, 384 ci.; Gearbox: four-speed manual; Suspension: Front and rear semi-elliptic leaf springs; Brakes: Front and rear drums. Left-hand drive.
The seventh series Packards were introduced at the beginning of what was to become the most volatile period in the American economy. On October 29, 1929, the American Stock Market crashed and most of the country followed. However, Packard sales manager, R.E. Chamberlain, remained unaffected, instructing his sales associates to press on and impress upon their clients the opportune advantages of buying a Packard. Considering the events of 1929, such a task seemed surely insurmountable. Amazingly though, nearly 70 of Packard buyers that year paid in cash! Nevertheless, the total number of cars sold in December of 1929 dropped by almost 30 The Packard Motor Car Company had managed to survive the early part of 1930 on the impressive and enviable response from their devout clientele. The prestigious reputation of Packard preceded the cars themselves. They were known as a company that built automobiles designed to last. Their advertising and press brochures reflected this in their themes. Once a Packard - Always a Packard. Why not consider yourself in the position of one who bought his Packard new and drives it today for the years of good service still in it? You can put yourself on a par with him because your Packard will still be distinguished in beauty, luxury and comfort.
The new seventh series was technologically improved over its predecessor. Whether it was a Packard factory body or a coach built design, the end result was a striking beauty. In general, the cars were sleeker, grander and more individual. Each individual component on the new Packards reflected an amazing amount of detail. The discerning buyer could even choose from a selection of hood ornaments including the Deluxe Goddess (doughnut chaser) or as in the case of this car the Adonis (sliding boy).
The new Packards featured an adjustable driver's seat and sun visors, map light and an adjustable steering wheel, an amenity still triumphed as a 'new luxury' accessory by car makers today.
Mechanically, the new Packards featured a double fan belt arrangement that allowed for an improved engine cooling system. The motor thermostat was also eliminated and replaced with automatically controlled thermostatic radiator shutters. A Detroit Lubricator No. 51 updraft carburettor was installed, as was a new reciprocating piston device that eased vacuum tank operation at high speeds. The four-speed gearbox was upgraded with a low-low gear that allowed for easier slow-speed operation without sacrificing substantial torque.
The myriad of refinements produced a truly luxurious automobile capable of high-speed driving and gentle touring, individual and creative in design yet remaining...' always a Packard'.
This particular Packard 745 is in first-rate order with gorgeous red over maroon Paintwork having been the recpient of a major & painstaking restoration a few years ago. To the interior is Tan Leather throughout again in lovely condition. Under the bonnet again the car is to show standards with the large straight-eight engine resplendent in Packard Green. The burl dashboard has the usual quotient of period instrumentation.
Probaly the best bit about this car is to actually drive it. The car starts instantly & is a paragon of smoothness with the engine being both imperceptible yet powerful. Rear passengers are afforded protection from a flip-up rear screen. The convertible top is easily raised or lowered & gives the car a slightly Gatsbyesque look when up.
Wanting for nothing this magnificent Packard is ready for immediate extended use. It comes with UK V5 registration, masses of bills, MOT's & an original Packard Brochure.
