.
This 1932 Packard 901 is a beautiful and fun CCCA Full Classic, engine rebuilt with receipts, a great looking and great driving car, offered by the Vault Classic Cars dealership.
.
Packard really got it right in 1932 – the first year for the V shaped radiator, and clash-free synchro-mesh transmission! And, the final year for the beautiful sweeping open front fender.
.
I love the wire wheels and sidemounts with Bedford Cord 700X19 wide whitewalls
.
Driving this car is really a pleasure – the engine was rebuilt in 1998, there are extensive receipts in the file to show it, and it just runs great. It fires up every time easily, it drives down the road beautifully – with no axle tramp or shimmy – and can easily handle freeway speeds of 60 MPH – yes, I have driven it on the freeway myself, and enjoyed the experience!
Here’s a Video of the car in Operation!
.
The epitome of Classic Styling.
.
Also note the goddess of speed hood ornament and sidemount mirrors.
.
Excellent chrome plating, and those horns work, too ! As do the headlamps !
.
Tastefully pinstriped in blue to accent the Packard Blue body color.
.
Excellent dashboard and beautifully restored steering wheel.
.
Nice ! All of the instruments work except the clock and gas guage.
.
The interior is nicely done in a very light blue-gray, using a modern fabric. The patterns and stitching are nicely and correctly done.
.
Correct sunvisors.
.
Rear compartment nicely finished, and look at all that legroom!
.
Excellent doorpanels and handles.
.
Nicely done robe rail in wood and chrome.
.
Nice bevelled glass sidemount mirrors – they actually are nice and tight, they don’t vibrate, and actually give the driver a good view of what’s behind the car!
.
Here’s the 320 cubic inch straight 8, rebuilt in 1998, and runs beautifully! It’s the correct engine for the car, the engine number is right for 1932. The car is titled to the engine number.
.
That’s the original firewall tag.
.
This shot shows the bijur lubricator, as well as the wiring, which was redone to modern standards. Of course the car is still a 6 Volt positive ground system, just like factory.
.
Here’s a nice surprise – The Packard company offered a retro-fit for 1932 Packards to use the later 2 barrel downdraft carburetor after it was introduced in 1933. So, this car has the slightly more modern factory upgrade, which makes a lot more power than the original detroit lubricator single throat updraft.
.
1932 also had a factory fuel pump, and improvement over the old vacuum tank system. This car also has a hidden electric pump keyed to the ignition switch. No vaporlocking here!
.
Nice Binder with Restoration receipts. Most of it done in the early 1980’s, and then the engine in 1998.
.
Here’s the work order for the Engine Rebuild.
.
.
Nice leather trunk.
.
I like the trunk nameplate, a real original touch.
.
another view of the trunk. This would make a great tour car, with plenty of luggage space.
.
the 32 Packard was restored in 1983, and painted in lacquer. There are some spots on the car that show checking or spot in, like this corner of the front fender.
.
Although the paint does show some age and checking, it’s still holding up pretty well, it’s shiny, and people who see the car on the road think it’s great! It’s not going to win a show trophy anymore, but you could exhibit the car and it’s still pretty and nice! And, unlike some of the trophy hound cars, you’ll be able to drive it to the show and back!
.
The right rear fender shows some checking and paint cracks.
.
It’s styling like this that makes the ’32 Packard an especially good year!
.
A great example of the ’32 Packard!
.
That’s a great looking car!
.
Pretty from any angle !
.
Stylish and tasteful, the best that 1932 had to offer!
Offered by the Vault Classic Cars Dealership, Anaheim, CA, call us at 714-401-1047
International customers are welcome to buy! We’ve sent many cars overseas.
THERE IS NO COOLING OFF PERIOD UNLESS YOU OBTAIN A CONTRACT CANCELLATION OPTION. California law does not provide for a “cooling off” period for vehicle lease or purchase contracts. Therefore, you cannot later cancel such a contract simply because you change your mind, decide the vehicle costs too much, or wish you had acquired a different vehicle. After you sign a motor vehicle purchase or lease contract, it may only be cancelled with the agreement of the seller or lessor or for legal cause, such as fraud. However, California law does require the seller to offer a 2 day contract cancellation option on used vehicles with a purchase price of less than $40,000, subject to certain statutory conditions. See the vehicle contract cancellation option agreement for details.
The prospective purchaser of a vehicle may, at his or her own expense and with the approval of the dealer, have the vehicle inspected by an independent third party either on or off the dealership premises. All Prices shown DO NOT include California Sales Tax, DMV fees, smog certificate on post-1975 vehicles, Documentation fees, and any late registration fees owed to DMV. Out of state customers are responsible to pay sales tax and any other government fees in their own state. Out of state customers are not required to pay California Sales Tax and DMV fees IF the car is shipped by ICC licensed carrier that issues a bill of lading. If you fly in and drive it home, we are required to charge Tax and DMV for driving on California roads! All signed contract documentation must be received AND full payment received before the car will be released to the new owner.
.
Sold AS-IS, with NO WARRANTY. Delivery F.O.B. Fullerton, CA. This car is sold Mileage exempt, meaning it’s not possible to know the original mileage. It is the buyer’s responsibility to either inspect the car in person or enlist the services of an inspector prior to sale. The car may have minor or major flaws that are not evident in the photos and description. Federally required “buyer’s guide”, marked AS-IS, NO WARRANTY is incorporated in this contract by reference.
.
We are happy to work with legitimate overseas buyers, and we can assist with getting the car shipped to most international ports. Shipping is at buyers expense, the car is sold FOB Anaheim, CA. There is an additional $200 cost to flatbed the car to any freight forwarder in the Los Angeles, CA area. Call us during Pacific Daylight Business hours at 714-401-1047.