Description
The Model 537 Victoria body was designed by Ray Dietrich and was built by Packard as part of their Deluxe Eight 903 lineup for 1932. This example is said to have been repainted in Swiss Green with silver pinstriping during the restoration, and the fenders were painted black at that time. Equipment includes polished bumpers and a radiator surround with a Goddess of Speed hood ornament as well as a tan soft top, dual taillights, a fold-down luggage…
The Model 537 Victoria body was designed by Ray Dietrich and was built by Packard as part of their Deluxe Eight 903 lineup for 1932. This example is said to have been repainted in Swiss Green with silver pinstriping during the restoration, and the fenders were painted black at that time. Equipment includes polished bumpers and a radiator surround with a Goddess of Speed hood ornament as well as a tan soft top, dual taillights, a fold-down luggage rack, a locking rear trunk, running boards, fender lamps, and dual horns.
The polished disc wheels are mounted with Lester bias-ply whitewall tires. Matching side–mount spares behind both front fenders are protected by black covers topped with rearview mirrors. The Model 903 rides on a 142.5″ wheelbase and features a new-for-1932 X-frame double-drop chassis. Stopping power is provided by mechanical drums at all four corners.
The cabin features front seats and a rear bench trimmed in brown leather along with matching door panels and carpets. Equipment includes dual gloveboxes, tinted sun visors, and woodgrain door caps.
The three-spoke steering wheel fronts a painted woodgrain dash and a black panel housing a 100-mph speedometer, auxiliary gauges, and a Jaeger clock. The five-digit odometer shows 770 miles, approximately 50 of which were added under the seller’s ownership. Total mileage is unknown.
The 384ci straight-eight features nine main bearings as well as a Detroit Lubricator updraft carburetor for a factory rating of 135 horsepower.
Power is sent to the rear wheels via a three-speed manual transmission.
A collection of photos taken during the restoration can be seen in the gallery.
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