Packard was an American luxury automobile built by Packard and later by Studebaker-Packard from 1899 to 1958. They exported more cars than any other in its price class, and in 1930 sold almost twice as many abroad as any other marque priced over $2000.
1930 was the first year the added a 4 speed transmission to their vehicles and equipped with a 90hp engine, the original price for the car was $2495.
This car was used as a wrecker by Krashin Bros Garage in Cromwell, Ct. until 1948. Bought by Doug Cheney in 1957 (Cheney Silk Family) and kept in a block building, it was uncovered in 2007. In 2014 it was selected as the Most Outstanding Closed car in 1925-33 at the Greenwich Concours.
Taken at the Hilton Head Island Concours d'Elegance & Motoring Festival.
You may purchase a print in our dElegance 2014 online gallery.
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