Ahhh, one other wonderful Spring Day that requires some top-down motoring:

I used to be by no means a lot into the automobiles of the Thirties or 40s as they predate my automotive experiences, however I can respect the designs of the period.

The Packard featured complete mechanical upgrades that made these stunning cars simpler to function than prior generations. The Nice Melancholy nonetheless put a ceiling on gross sales. (I’m confused by Packard nomenclature — did the 9 Sequence observe the 8 collection? The automotive is the Customary Eight, nevertheless it what did it observe, the Customary Six? (I’d must go additional down the Packard naming rabbit gap).

The specs are unimpressive at this time, however they have been class-leading of their time:

320ci L-Head 8-Cylinder Engine
110bhp at 3,200rpm
3-Pace Synchromesh Handbook Transmission
Stable Entrance and Dwell Rear Axles with Semi-Elliptic Leaf Springs
4-Wheel Mechanical Drum Brakes

These have been all thought-about enhancements over the Packard 800 collection, itself a well-regarded car. You will discover manufacturing numbers right here.

Try a number of the great Packard promoting of the period, after the leap.

Costs vary broadly This one auctioned for $70k at Sotheby’s, whereas one other went for $170k; one other is estimated to go for $200-250k at Bonhams. This pretty instance just lately offered for $151,000 on Carry a Trailer.

Supply: Carry A Trailer

The promoting of the period stays pretty:

by way of Previous Automobile Promoting,