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What it is 159...SOLVED>>>Packard 734 Boattail Speedster
« on: May 21, 2007, 02:28:24 PM »
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Re: What it is 159
« Reply #1 on: May 31, 2007, 09:37:27 AM »
Packard?
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Re: What it is 159
« Reply #2 on: May 31, 2007, 10:05:56 AM »
yep
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Re: What it is 159
« Reply #3 on: May 31, 2007, 06:57:01 PM »
1930 Packard 734 Boattail Speedster.
But, what does the 734 stand for??

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Re: What it is 159
« Reply #4 on: May 31, 2007, 10:43:57 PM »
No clue...
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Re: What it is 159...SOLVED>>>Packard 734 Boattail Speedster
« Reply #5 on: June 01, 2007, 05:49:01 AM »
As I understand it, it was a lightened version of the 733 chassis with a hopped up engine (140 HP+). It turned out to be quite fast (for the time) and was not marketed by Packard. However, Packard clientele who knew of this special configuration could order one up.
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Re: What it is 159...SOLVED>>>Packard 734 Boattail Speedster
« Reply #6 on: June 01, 2007, 09:22:33 AM »
How long after this did they team up with Hewlett!!!  :lmao: :lmao:
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