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Packards were among the finest
luxury cars in the 1930s and this Super Eight is
no exception. The smooth eight cylinder engine was
capable of powering the heavy roadster up to speeds of
90mph.

1933 is considered by many the most
desirable year during the classic era for Packard,
because in 1933 Packard closed the sides of the front
fenders in, but still left the front open (shows off
this original factory delivered red undercarriage). In
1934 the front fenders were brought down behind the
front bumper enclosing the full front end and
undercarriage.
Many also feel the Dual Cowl Sport Phaeton (below) is
one of the most desirable body styles of the Classic Era
(It is like a very long roadster without roll up
windows, but with two metal cowls and two windshields).
This 1933 Packard model 1004 Dual Cowl Sport Phaeton on
the long 142" wheel base is one of only 3 left in
existence out of only 8 built.

1933 1004 Super Eight

|
Wheelbase |
3416 mm |
134.5 in |
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|
Track |
front |
1715
mm |
67.5
in |
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rear |
1753
mm |
69 in |
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Kerb weight |
1928 kg |
4251 lb |
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engine |
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Manufacturer |
Packard |
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Type |
S-8
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16 valves total
2 valves per cylinder |
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Bore × stroke |
88.90mm × 127.00mm |
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3.5 in × 5 in |
|
Bore/Stroke ratio |
0.7 |
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Displacement |
6306 cc
(384.816 cu in) |
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Unitary capacity |
788.25 cc/cylinder |
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Compression ratio |
6.30:1 |
|
Fuel system |
1 Detroit carb |
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Aspiration |
Normal |
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Max. output |
147 PS (145.0 bhp)
(108.1 kW)
@3400 rpm |
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Coolant |
Water |
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Specific output |
23 bhp/litre |
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0.38 bhp/cu in |
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