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Packard 645 Dietrich Coupe Straight 8 — 1929

With the taste of the good life - grand parade car in top condition. Straight 8-cylinder engine and all luxury included available 1929.
Owned by Big Ben - the founder of the Swedish High Chaparall wild west entertainment center.

Jan Byström
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"Very exclusive Packard with chassis from the American chassis designer Dietrich. An old refurbishing that still shows its class."

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"Very exclusive Packard with chassis from the American chassis designer Dietrich. An old refurbishing that still shows its class."

Description

Previously owned by the legendary Big Ben - founder of the Swedish High Chaparall wild west entertainment center. This was most probably one of his favourite cars being exposed in many tourist brochures and catalogues.
This 1929 Packard Coupe 645 was sold to the current owner before Big Ben's wellknown museum burned down in 1990.
This Packard with production number 257999 is one of the desirable with chassis built by the renown chassis designer Dietrich - which means that it is a very grand and well-equipped car with a lot of exclusive details such as openable windshield, rear blinds and vases for fresh flowers.
The history about how this car came into Big Ben's possession is still unknown. However, it is clear that at some point it was refurbished and has aged very well. The paint has some minor runnings, cracks and other minor defects but the overall impression is still very good.
The luxurious upholstery is most probably refurbished. Minor damage in the textile and some spots need adjustment and remounting. The woodwork is in good condition.
The compartment with the straight 8-cylinder 384 cubic inch engine is neat. The engine starts and works. However, it needs some service to work 100%.

Technical data

  • Year
    1929/1929 
  • Registration date
    1989-06-05 
  • Mileage
    22999 miles 
  • Kw / hp
         / 120 
  • Fuel Type
    Petrol 
  • Transmission
    Manual 
  • Interior finish
    Plysch 
  • Colour
    Beige/Brown 

Condition

  • Mechanical condition:

    Starts and works on start gas. The car was run some years ago without any problems. Tidy engine compartment. Oil moisture on the engine. The engine has no air filter. The tailgate cannot be locket. Doors cannot be locked from the outside. The underneath is inspected, serviced and in good condition.

  • Interior condition:

    Nicely serviced and in good condition. The right side door interior slightly loose. Minor damage in the upholstery textile and some spots need adjustment and remounting. The woodwork is in good condition. Controls, steering wheel and pedals in fine condition.

  • Exterior condition:

    Old repaint. Some paint pillings, runnings and cracks. Minor paint rising damages on the wheel rims. Chrome in good condition with some decor having superficial cracks - can be partly removed by polishing. Intact and fine ceiling. Rubber strips somewhat dry. Lights in good condition. A crack in right side wind deflector (small window).

  • General condition:

    Fantastically refurbished car that could have been top rated if the paintwork had a better finish.

MOT (tech. insp.)

Fordonsstatus Avst 1989-03-13 (Förreg)
Ursprungsbesiktning 1989-06-05 (regbes)
Besiktningsperiod -
Körförbud Nej
Skattebefriad Ja
Antal ägare -

Facts about the model

Packard Model 645 introducerades i augusti 1928 skiljs lättast från sin föregångare på strålkastarna fram med rundade lykthus. 645 hade den större raka åttacylindriga motorn, treväxlad synkroniserad låda och mekaniska bromsar på alla hjulen. Karosserna levererades av välkända karosserimakare som Dietrich, LeBaron och Rollston och det fanns hela 21 olika modeller att välja på.
Packard stod på toppen i slutet av 20-talet och rankades högre än både Pierce-Arrow, Cadillac och Lincoln. 1929 sålde man hela 55 000 bilar och byggde samtidigt några av världens mest luxuösa bilar.

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