Only 2 owners in the past 58 years! Stored for some 39years,withenginestarted regularly, then pasted on toprevious ownerwhorescued in 1999 and performed a complete cosmetic restoration tothe exterior paint, interior upholstery,chrome, and necessarymechanical improvements!Showing only 79,700 original miles, itcontinues tosurvivein remarkably solid condition! Largelyconsidered Americas #1 large scale producers of luxury automobiles,Packard Motor Car Company offered numerous body styles, includingtrucks, to ensure it had a product for every buyer. By 1930, theelegant designs of Packard were well known throughout the world.Classic lines consisting of sculpted fenders united by runningboards, forward upright radiator, perfect amount of chrome platedaccessories, all in combination with sturdy chassis and one of themost reliable drivetrains in the industry! It made for anoutstanding vehicle that stemmed the motto by Packard President &GM, James Macauley, Just Ask a Man Who Owns One. Today, they remainone of the most sought after pre-war collectibles to own and enjoy!Offered here is a 1930 Packard Standard Eight 726 5-passenger Sedanfinished in classic Dark Blue with accenting Black fenders, andGray Cloth interior. This outstanding example comes with a nicelydocumented ownership history, first owned by Floyd Adelbert Pearce,director of Torrington Company in Torrington, CT manufacturer ofsewing needles and roller bearings. It was later sold to Joseph H.Pothier and his son, Wilford A. Pothier, who were farmers alsobased in Torrington, CT. It was then traded to long-time Packard &Lincoln car collection, Richard Cantwell, of Canton, CT in 1960. Hewould park this Packard in his barn, totally original, for the next39 years. He would routinely start the car every 1-2 months topreserve the engine, but 4 decades of storage allowed the balanceof the car to age as you would expect. Although rarely sellinganything from his collection, Mr. Cantwell decided to sell thisPackard to his longtime friend in 1999, Edward Rosado who alwayswished to restore it to its former glory. Powered by its alloriginal 320ci L-Head Straight 8 engine producing 90 horsepower,3-speed manual transmission, and 4.37:1 rear axle ratio. Optionsinclude dual side-mounted spares with rearview mirrors, deluxe hoodornament, radiator grill guard, Yankee fog lamps & driving light,rear auxiliary trunk, artillery style steel wheels wrapped inLester Tire Co 6.00/6.50-20 wide whitewall tires, cowl vent,aftermarket Olympic hot water heater, Jaeger dash clock, and more!Mr. Rosado took meticulous photos of the car when it finally got tosee the light of day after four decades, and proceeded to completea total cosmetic restoration to include a bare metal repaint of thebody, all new interior with rebuilt seat springs, all new windowglass, re-chromed bumpers & other components in the year 2000,along with long overdue maintenance to the mechanicals. Thisincluded upgrading to an electric fuel pump, rebuilt water pump,boiled out the radiator & fuel tank, new Flying Lady radiator cap,new belts & hoses, fresh tires, adjusted the brakes, replacedexhaust system, repacked wheel bearings, and changed all fluids inthe drivetrain. His proud Packard possession would go on to be usedin weddings, Packard Club meets, parades, confirmations & baptisms,and family picnics over his 18 years of ownership! Today, theodometer reads 79,791 miles which we believe to be accurate. Thisrepresents a great opportunity for someone wishing to enjoy anentry-level Packard with a remarkable history. Please feel free tocall with additional questions. We appreciate your interest!