Current Auction: Mitch's Reno Auction at the Silver Oak Golf & Event Center in Carson City on August 25th, 2011
252
Lot #:
252
Year:
1933
Make:
Packard
Model:
8 Replica
Body Style:
Roadster
Exterior Color:
Tan
# of Cylinders:
8
Engine Size :
427
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
004914
Description:
1933 Packard Eight Roadster Re-creation. Purpose-built for the late Craig Watjen collection with no expense spared
• Reported build cost in excess of $135,000
• One family owned from new
• Titled as a 1933 Packard
• 136” wheelbase
• 472cid Cadillac V8
• TH400 Automatic transmission
• Fully disappearing Roadster top
• Integrated Air Conditioning
• Authentic 9” Solar headlamps
• Authentic 8” Packard driving lamps
• Leather upholstery
• Power Steering and brakes
• Power operated rumble seat
• Side-access golf club stowage compartment
• Correct 16” chrome wire wheels and wide whites
• Correct badging and hood ornament
• Heavy duty springs and gas shocks
This sensational 1933 Packard Eight Roadster Re-creation was commissioned as a no-expense-spared tribute by noted pre-war collector, the late Craig Watjen, with emphasis placed on exacting details and a commitment to authenticity and quality. On a proper 136” wheelbase, the car is virtually indistinguishable from an original on sight. It features a fully disappearing convertible roadster top, all stainless/chrome brightwork, authentic 9” Solar Headlamps and original 8” Packard driving lights, gleaming 16-inch wire wheels wearing BF Goodrich Silvertown wide white wall tires, dual side mounts, hand finished leather upholstery, custom made luggage trunk, side-accessed golf club compartment, solid oak interior trim, and countless other details that delight the senses. The car is even titled as a 1933 Packard! It is only from behind the wheel that one will notice that this is, in fact, a more modern car with subtleties like fully integrated air conditioning, cruise control, power windows, electrical-fold rumble seat, and improved performance from a 472ci Cadillac V8, automatic transmission, power assisted brakes and steering, custom springs and heavy duty gas shocks. Built for a true connoisseur, this Packard would compliment any high-end classic collection.
