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Ask a Man Who Owns One,,, 1930 Packard Model 740 Dual Cowl Phaeton.
oldcarguy:
The advertising phrase that stuck with Packard for decades.. And was thought as being one of the best automobiles ever produced.
1930 Packard Model 740 Dual Cowl Sport Phaeton. This Packard has the Super 8 engine with 385 cubic inches coupled with a four-speed transmission. Packard offered a V12 (know as the twin six) from 1916 until 1923, then it returned 1933 until 1939. It had a 140” wheel base. A sign of a luxury car is the front axle being close to the radiator. And the rear axle by the rear seat. Standard equipment on this car are Dual Spotlights, Dual Pilot Ray lights turn with wheels, Radiator stone guard, Twin side mounted tires, Dual rear tail lights, and Goddess of Speed Radiator Ornament.
This is one of my Classic Car Club of America's Full Classics. My Red 1933 Buick is a Full Classic as well. What is a Full Classic Car? The CCCA started in 1952 and defined a Classic Cars. One main criteria is that they span years the 1915 to 1948. And must be “Fine” or “Distinctive” automobiles. All Rolls Royce's are designated Full Classics. But not all Cadillac's are. No Chevrolet's or Ford's are. Except a few with special bodies... The CCCA has since trademarked, “Full Classic” to prevent using the phase loosely.....
The Packard brothers built their first car in Warren Ohio in 1899. Moved to Flint Michigan in 1902. And the last car was produced in 1958 in West Bend Indiana. They were known for quality and style.
My Packard won AACA National First place. The CCCA prestigious Premier award, along with a National First place by the Packard Club of America. And was the featured Packard for the year 1930 at the 1999 Packard Centennial Celebration in Warren, Ohio. "The Magnum Opus," Plaques mounted side of cowl.
They produced about twelve custom dual cowl phaetons in 1930. Having a second cowl from the back of the front seat toward the rear seat with a secon windshield to protect the passengers from wind. The cowl lifts up making it easier to get in and out of the rear seat. You'll notice a small door in the bottom of the center pillar. That's for floor ventilation to the rear passengers.
The hood ornament nick name is donut pusher. Was actually Goddess of Speed.
jabberwoki:
That really is one hell of a car.
goodfellow:
Simply Stunning!
john k:
Was able to drive a Pacard years ago. I wonder how this handles on the road? Imagine the 8-cyl. Is nearly silent? Am asking the man that owns one.
oldcarguy:
--- Quote from: john k on November 13, 2023, 09:49:50 PM ---Was able to drive a Pacard years ago. I wonder how this handles on the road? Imagine the 8-cyl. Is nearly silent? Am asking the man that owns one.
--- End quote ---
This 1930 Packard Phaeton has the feel of luxury when behind the wheel. Completely different than one of my Ford model A's. The curb weight of around 5,000 is no match for the Packard Super Straight Eight power. There's enough torque you can start off in fourth gear. It's very quiet and smooth, stays on course while holding the road nicely. Packard put huge 16” drums on all four corner. No juice or power assists. The mechanical mechanisms easily stops this massive car. Strong arms a big plus turning the huge steering wheel. As there's no power steeling. Special care and planning is needed to navigating in tight areas... Parallel parking can give you a work out. The Packard Super Eight is amazingly smooth and quiet running. One of my favorite presentations is to open the hood and balance a nickle on the engine's head. Then get behind the wheel and fire the old gal up.. Then return under the hood to rev her up.. That's how smooth she runs! Just between friends, the engine is solidly bolted to the frame. No rubber mounts.
Here's pictures of the sales brochure for the model 740 Packard. It's in a folder with 20 loose sheets inside describing the different models. At the time artists hand crafted the images.
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