1930 Packard 745 Deluxe Eight Roadster

182455roadUnited States

Engine: 348.8ci L-head inline-eight, single updraft carburetor, 106 bhp at 3,200 rpm
Colour: Black lacquer

A 1930 Packard 745 Deluxe Eight 2/4-passenger roadster on the flagship 145.5-inch wheelbase chassis, delivered new on Christmas Day 1929 and affectionately known as 'The Christmas Roadster.' The car retains its original black lacquer and brown mottled leather and has never undergone a major restoration, surviving in exceptionally well-preserved, largely original condition. Formerly part of the Mark Smith collection, it carries documented provenance from the 1950s and continuous ownership records from the 1970s onward.

Ownership

2024-02-29Auction sale
Sold US$200,000
Bonhams catalogue lot →
1929-12-25 →Factory delivery
Initial recipient (identity unknown)
partial documentation
Car was delivered new on Christmas Day 1929, earning it a nickname referencing the holiday. Identity of the first owner is not stated in the prose.
Date unknownAcquisition unknown
Mark Smith
partial documentation
Well-regarded figure in the collector car community, known for acquiring rare, highly original examples. His ownership ended at his death.
Date unknownAcquisition unknown
Current consignor
partial documentation
Had the car recommissioned and serviced in late 2023, after which it was used on a short driving tour. Continuous ownership is documented from the 1970s onward, with records extending back to the 1950s.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

2023
Service
Recommissioning and general service completed in late 2023, returning the car to driving condition ahead of a brief tour.
Work performed during current ownership; consignor reports satisfactory performance afterward.
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Restoration
Partial interior refurbishment carried out at an unspecified point, covering the seat; kick panels and door cards were left in their original state.

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