1910 Packard Model Thirty Gentlemans Roadster

This 1910 Packard Model 30 Runabout is powered by a 432 cubic-inch inline 4-cylinder T-head engine with its cylinders cast in pairs. There is a three-speed manual transmission, a Runabout body by Selden, and a Signal Red paint scheme with black accents and cream pinstriping. There is a black Victoria-style convertible top, black long-grain leather upholstery, and a rear 'mother-in-law' seat. In 1910, the Packard Model 30 Runabout had a base price of $4,200.

This Packard is an AACA Grand National First Prize recipient, bestowed upon it in 2011, and has a known ownership history since 1926. It was formerly owned by Thad Frazier Herb Royston, Dick Cutler, and John Walters. There is a badge bar with medallions from the HCCA VMCCA AACA VCBGB and Automobile Club of Southern California.

There are dual side-mount spare tires, black-painted wood-spoke wheels, Firestone Blackwall tires with demountable rims, a wooden trunk with brass hardware, and brass headlamps, radiator surround, cowl lamps, horn, and windshield frame.

By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2023