1930 Packard 840 Custom Eight Phaeton
- Colour
- Black
A 1930 Packard 840 Custom Eight Phaeton, delivered new to Morristown, New Jersey on 16 September 1930 and documented in Robert Turnquist's authoritative history of the marque. Tracing a chain of American ownership through the latter twentieth century, the car received a comprehensive restoration completed in 2001, subsequently earning top honours from both the Antique Automobile Club of America and the Classic Car Club of America. It retains its original vehicle number plate and presents in exceptional condition with black coachwork, dark red leather interior, and a full complement of period accessories.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$154,000
- 1970 →Acquisition unknownWalter Warypartial documentation
Based in Morristown, New Jersey; subsequently sold the car to Robert Tuthill.
- → 1999Acquisition unknownRick Littlefieldpartial documentation
Located in Bronson, Michigan; sold the car to Charles J. Noto in 1999.
- 1999 →Private saleCharles J. Notofull documentation
Commissioned a thorough restoration completed around 2001 in collaboration with John Barbato; the car has since been kept in a personal showroom and maintained to a high cosmetic standard.
- Date unknownMr. Faziopartial documentation
Resided in Hillsdale, New Jersey; a photograph from 1958 shows the car still in its factory-original state at this time.
- Date unknownPrivate saleRobert Tuthillpartial documentation
Acquired from Walter Wary; no further details given regarding tenure or disposition.
Competition
- 2002Antique Automobile Club of America Grand NationalAACA Grand NationalFirst Prize
Earned top recognition in the Grand National concours judging, reflecting the quality of the restoration completed the prior year.
- 2003Classic Car Club of America PrimaryCCCA PrimaryFirst Prize
Received the top Primary award from the Classic Car Club of America the year after its AACA Grand National honor.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2001RestorationJohn Barbato
A complete restoration was carried out jointly by Charles J. Noto and John Barbato, brought to conclusion by 2001. The car continues to present in the condition achieved during that work.
The restoration underpins the car's subsequent concours awards in 2002 and 2003.
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