Vintage Vehicle Club

of Australia (1919-1930) Inc.

 

Make Packard
Year 1929
Model

Standard Eight

Body

Sedan, 7 passenger.

Engine

Side Valve 8 cyl in line,

320 ci (5.3L),

90hp @ ????rpm.

Gearbox 3sp, non-syncro.
Diff. Ratio 4.38:1
Wheelbase 133" (3378mm)
Brakes

Foot - 4 wheel mechanical, internal expanding.

3 shoe Bendix.

Hand - Internal expanding on rear wheels.

Weight 5110lb (2,129kg)
Wheels ??
Tyre Size 6.50 x 20"
Origin USA
 

As found, about 1985

 

 

 

 

History of this Vehicle

 

1929 - 1986

This car was originally delivered to Adelaide complete with Packard built body where it was used along with 3 other Packards for a daily Adelaide / Victor Harbour trip.
After that it was acquired by a local farmer who cut the body off behind the front doors and fitted a table top tray.
It was bought by an Adelaide enthusiast as a parts car in the 1970's.

 

1986 - Today

Current owner bought the vehicle in 1986 along with the same model Roadster as a parts car.
Restoration on this vehicle began in 2003.

 

If you would like to contact the owner of this vehicle, please email to David mccrediedavid@optusnet.com.au.

 

 

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