1929 Packard 640 Phaeton. NY Mayor Jimmy Walker's Parade Car. Spectacular! VIDEO

Description for Packard 640 Phaeton. 1929

1929 Packard 640 Phaeton. NY Mayor Jimmy Walker's Parade Car. Spectacular! VIDEO 1929 Packard 640 Custom Eight 7-Passenger Touring/PhaetonWe are told this Packard was delivered on June 29. 1929 by Packard Motor Car Company of New York to the City of New York as a parade car for Mayor Jimmy Walker. The flamboyant Walker was in the midst of campaigning for his second term as Mayor. and this Packard certainly would have fit the style of the man who was dubbed "Beau James" by his constituants and detractors. alike. While commonly referred to as a "Phaeton. Packard officially catalogued this body style as #370 - a "7 Passenger Touring" model on a 140 inch wheelbase. Following Walker's resignation from office amid scandal in 1932. the Packard passed to several owners before receiving a frame-off restoration approximately 15 years ago by renowned marque expert. Robert Turnquist and his company. Hibernia Auto Restorations in New Jersey. This was an exacting and painstakingly correct restoration as only Turnquist and his staff could do. Nothing was left undone to return this car to showroom condition. After being shown and toured in the east. several years ago this car made its way to Oregon. where it has also been toured on Classic Car Club of America CARavan events. as well as garnering top awards when shown. (It recently received 97 points in CCCA judging. as well as earning "Best in Class" for open Classic Cars at the Forest Grove Concours d'Elegance - one of the top shows in the west. Testament to the top condition which this car remains in today. )Please see photos for the current condition. which is spectacular. While toured. this car has always been maintained and pampered by Packard specialists. The 385 cubic inch straight eight starts easily and runs whisper-quiet. with plenty of power and torque. High-speed gears make it a pleasure to drive on the highway. The transmission shifts easily. 4-wheel mechanical brakes stop the car smooth and straight. The owner reports it is a real pleasure to drive. The paint and chrome are exceptional. as are the trim and interior. Beautiful russet-brown leather covers the seats and door panels. Wool carpeting. All components are in excellent condition. This car is highly-optioned with dual Pilot Ray driving lights. which turn with the front wheels to light the road on curves; added discreet turn signals for safe maneuvering in modern traffic; rear compartment folding windshield; window-mounted spotlight; "Goddess of Speed" radiator mascot; dual sidemounted spare tires; dual rear tail lights; trunk rack with trunk containing fitted luggage. a full set of side curtains and top boot for the car. If you are looking for one of the finest Packard phaetons available today for touring or show. with a wonderful provenance and impeccable restoration. this is the one. A realistic reserve has been placed on this car in keeping with its condition and rarity. Please bid accordingly. WE WILL HAPPILY SELL TO BUYERS WORLDWIDE. Thanks for looking and GOOD LUCK!If the video link below is inactive. please go to: https://youtu. be/uYeoeuu5w2k We gladly sell to buyers WORLDWIDE. Winning bidder please contact us within 24 hours of auction close. A deposit of $2000 is due via PayPal at that time. Vehicle deposits are non-refundable. per PayPal and eBay policy. Balance due in certified U. S. funds via bank wire transfer within 7 days of auction close. We do not accept overseas bank drafts or cashier's checks. Vehicle has a clear title and is being sold by the owner. with our assistance. Please call David at 503-309-7729 between 9am and 9pm Pacific Time with any questions. Thank you. Shipping is the responsibility of the buyer and not included in the auction price. Vehicle must be picked up within 14 days of payment. unless other arrangements have been made. Note that vehicle will be shipping from the Portland. Oregon area (Northwest coast of the U. S. between Seattle and San Francisco) with easy access to interstate highways (I-5: north-south. and I-84 east). We will gladly assist your carrier with loading. Please ask all questions before bidding. Your personal inspection is invited before the close of the auction. Only you know if the vehicle is right for you. All descriptions are based upon information provided by the seller and our own personal inspection of the vehicle. Obviously. with any collector vehicle there are internal areas that cannot be inspected. but the description is based upon the seller's representations and our observation of the vehicle. For that reason. the vehicle in this listing is being sold "as-is" with no warranties of any kind expressed or implied. Mileage listed is that showing on the odometer and unless otherwise noted. cannot be verified due to the age of the vehicle. Mileage of vehicles over 10 years old is considered "exempt" by the State of Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles. By participating in this auction. the bidder agrees to these terms. Charvet Classic Cars assists sellers (all of whom are my personal friends) to find new appreciative homes for their special vehicles. I personally inspect each vehicle. I take the photographs and videos personally. It allows me to represent the vehicle accurately and answer any questions you may have about it. I have been an eBay seller with 100% positive feedback since 1998. and involved with classic cars for many years. I like these cars as much as you do! If you e-mail or call with questions. you will receive my personal attention and knowledge to help you make an informed decision. State of Oregon Dealer #DA4114. Licensed. Bonded. Insured. Thank you - David Charvet You may e-mail by asking a question through the eBay site. or call David Charvet at 503-309-7729 between 9am and 9pm Pacific Time.