1930 Packard Custom Eight Convertible

HIGHLIGHTS: SPECTACULAR, NO-EXPENSE-SPARED RESTORATION BY RENOWNED MARQUE SPECIALIST, BLUE RIDGE RESTORATIONS AACA SENIOR NATIONAL WINNER FORMERLY FROM THE COLLECTIONS OF THE LATE JERRY MOORE AND CLIVE CUSSLER EXHIBITED IN THE STERLING MCCALL MUSEUM RECENT SERVICE INCLUDING NEW COKER WHITEWALL TIRES FITTED WITH NEARLY EVERY AVAILABLE ACCESSORY RAKISH 1930S PACKARD DUAL-COWL BODYWORK ONE OF THE BEST EXAMPLES WE'VE SEEN IN YEARS TREMENDOUS INVESTMENT POTENTIAL A DREAM FOR THE PACKARD COLLECTOR FEATURES INCLUDE: 385CI 'L-HEAD' INLINE-8 W/106HP SINGLE DETROIT LUBRICATOR CARBURETOR FOUR-SPEED 'SLIDING GEAR' MANUAL FRONT/REAR SEMI-ELLIPTICAL LEAF SPRINGS PILOT RAY DRIVING LIGHTS RADIATOR STONE GUARD C.M. HALL SPOTLIGHTS PACKARD-BADGED SEE-RITE MIRRORS ATOP SIDE-MOUNTED SPARES FOUR-WHEEL MECHANICAL DRUM BRAKES FULL LEATHER INTERIOR A higher-end, more opulent iteration of the Packard Eight, the 1930 Custom Eight offered buyers storied Packard build quality and performance with a choice of eleven body styles. As part of the company's Seventh Series, the 1930 Packards featured a newly available 'sliding gear' four-speed manual along with now-expected features including an adjustable rear suspension and automatic chassis lubrication. New, sleek, flowing styling by Ray Dietrich ensured each model was a show-stopper. Of the various choices, the dual-cowl sport phaeton is often regarded as one of the most memorable and desirable. Like many Packards, 1930 examples are delightful to drive or showcase. Offering exceptionally comfortable seating for four, a retractable soft top, and the eye-catching (and very convenient) second windshield for rear-seat passengers, the dual-cowl sport phaeton is certainly one of the most distinctive of the era. Naturally, with such exceptional build quality and Packard's dedication to engineering excellence, 1930s Packards are still a joy to show and drive to this day. The sensational 1930 Packard Custom Eight 740 Dual-Cowl Sport Phaeton featured here is finished in stunning two-tone Dark Red over Burgundy with a gorgeous Deep Tan leather interior and a matching convertible top. This exquisite motorcar was just released from Clive Cussler's world-class collection and is now ready for its next caretaker after being recently serviced. Because of its high-level, award-winning restoration, gorgeous color combination, and rarity, I personally believe the investment potential of this iconic motorcar will grow beyond your imagination. Offered to the most demanding collector, investor, or enthusiast who desires to own one of the very best at an investment price!