The 1932 Packard 903 Coupe Roadster was acquired in January 2006 from Tom Crook in Auburn WA. It is believed to have been a low milage car with 42,000 miles on the odometer. The car was a good driver condition when acquired, but has been cosmetically and mechanically upgraded. In 2007 a completely new interior and top was installed. Also the dashboard was competely redone with new wood graining and refurbished gauges. The exterior chrome including headlights and grill were replated.
In 2009 and complete overhaul of the drivetrain was undertaken. The engine was stripped down and everything that could be replaced was.
It is believe that approximately 100 of the 519 body style were manufactured by Packard with about 10 remaining today. The car price was about $4000 when delivered new in Conneticutt. The car weighs about 5000 pounds with a 142.5" wheelbase with 19" wheels. The engine is a straight eight 384.5 CI. It was called a Deluxe 8 while the following year models were given the designation Super 8.
It is driven quite regularly on good weather days. It is often seen at local car cruises and shows where most of the time it is the only Packard in attendance.
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