1933 Packard Eight Model 1001
Packard had been long established as America’s premier luxury car maker by the time the Tenth series was introduced for 1933. The Tenth series was a massive undertaking for Packard as they attempted to streamline the range and hoped to allow the prestige of their top models to trickle down to the bottom of the lineup. Packard’s entry-level model Eight (1001, 1002 series) replaced the previous Standard Eight and Light Eights. In spite of Packard’s efforts to move the Eight down toward the middle of the market, it was still well and truly a full luxury car.
The 1933 Packard Eight Model 1001 was powered by a 120 horsepower straight-8 cylinder engine the 1933 Eight gave exceptionally good performance and was considered to be quite a performance bargain of the era. All 1933 Packards were equipped with a three-speed selective synchromesh transmission with a single dry plate clutch and floor shift controls. Mechanical braking was on all four wheels.
Among rare period options and accessories on this elegant Packard Eight are dual side-mount spares with side-mount mirrors, dual Trippe lights, dual cowl-mounted spotlights, adjustable wind wings, rear luggage rack with matching trunk and the famous “Packard Pelican” hood ornament. Of course, it features a folding rear windshield and a pair of folding jump seats, too.
This beautifully proportioned and elegantly sporty coupe will be a sensation at any CCCA concours or tour, or the enviable centerpiece of any classic collection.
Packard was the most successful American luxury car of the Golden Era. Guided by General Manager Alvin Macauley and Chief Engineer Jesse Vincent, Packard was the best-selling luxury brand in the world, typically outselling Cadillac, Lincoln and Pierce-Arrow combined. There was no secret to this success. Packard sold solid, elegant, powerful luxury cars built to last forever.
