- Classic Packard styling with an eight-cylinder engine
- Acquired by the Passport Collection 23 years ago
- A Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) Full Classic®
LOT 362
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From The Passport Collection
1931 Packard Model 833 Convertible Coupe
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
Packard took an evolutionary approach to the new 8th Series which debuted in August of 1930, choosing to make subtle refinements over sweeping changes. The car debuted at the height of the Great Depression, so sales expectations were low, and while the 8th Series lived up to the standard expected from Packard, there was little their dealers could do to curtail falling sales due to the struggling economy. Putting economic worries aside, the 8th Series was a particularly fine motorcar. The range consisted of the base 826, deluxe 833, and the flagship 840/845 models. Packard improved the base engine by utilizing the larger valves and intake ports of the outgoing 734 Speedster. Horsepower output for the 833 was now at an even 100, while the larger 840 and 845 produced 120 horsepower. Stylistic changes were minimal, carrying over the same confident elegance of the previous model. The 833 range offered the most variety, with eleven catalog body styles available. As the entry-level 826 was sold only as a sedan, the 833 provided customers with a broader array of equipment, style, and luxury.
Presented with an older restoration, this Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) Full Classic® 1931 Packard Model 833 would make for a delightful example to any pre-war tour or motoring event. Finished in a classic Packard shade of dark maroon with black fenders, it is adorned with a tan top with landau bars, while the red wire wheels are wrapped in classic wide whitewall tires. The chrome throughout presents well and features a streamlined Goddess of Speed hood ornament. Other exterior equipment options include dual side-mounted spares, a rear trunk rack with a trunk, golf club door, and a rumble seat when more space is needed.
Power is derived from a 319-cubic-inch eight-cylinder engine that produces 100 horsepower and is backed by a three-speed manual transmission, the ideal combination for classic car touring. Cherished in the Passport Collection for the last 23 years, this handsome Model 833 Convertible Coupe awaits to be owned by someone new for the first time in over two decades.
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