1932 Packard Light Eight Coupe Roadster

362121roadUnited States

Engine: Straight-eight, 120 hp

The 1932 Packard Light Eight Coupe Roadster was the marque's sole-year entry-level model, pairing the Standard Eight's 120-horsepower engine with a lighter chassis to create what enthusiasts have long called a spirited performer among prewar American classics. Distinguished by its unique shovelnose radiator shell and fitted with a single rear-mounted spare, this example was sold new through an Albany, New York dealership and later subjected to a comprehensive restoration by celebrated restorer Fran Roxas. It subsequently became one of the most decorated Light Eights in Classic Car Club of America judging, including four consecutive 100-point scores and class victories at the CCCA Museum Experience.

Ownership

—Auction sale
Sold US$313,000
RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →
→ 1932-04-28Factory delivery
L.R. Mack dealership, Albany NY
partial documentation
New-car sale point; the vehicle number tag reproduction identifies this dealer as the original selling agent.
Date unknownAcquisition unknown
Don and Barbara Zerth
partial documentation
Owners of Lansing, Illinois who commissioned a full restoration by restorer Fran Roxas; the car went on to earn top CCCA scores under their stewardship.
Date unknownAcquisition unknown
Current collection owner
partial documentation
Maintained the car in well-preserved condition following the Roxas restoration; original mechanical components remain intact.

Competition

1991Classic Car Club of America
CCCA Museum Experience
Class winner
First of two class victories at this specific CCCA event.
2003Classic Car Club of America
CCCA Museum Experience
Class winner
Second class victory at this event, coming twelve years after the first win.
—Classic Car Club of America
CCCA Premier judging — 100-point score run
Four consecutive perfect scores, culminating in Premier First
The car achieved the top CCCA Premier First award after a sequence of four back-to-back perfect scores; specific dates not given.

Maintenance & restoration

—Restoration
Fran Roxas
Comprehensive, no-detail-spared restoration carried out by renowned Full Classic restorer Fran Roxas, one of North America's most respected practitioners of the craft, bringing the car to an exceptional concours standard.
Commissioned by Don and Barbara Zerth; the result was described as among the finest Light Eight restorations in existence. Original frame, engine, and steering box were retained.

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