1929 Packard 640 Convertible Coupe

Packard used a reliable straight eight to power its 1929 production. Theses Sixth Series cars received a larger 384 cubic inch straight eight, carrying nine main bearings and producing 105 horsepower.

This car was originally purchased by Mel Hershey of Hershey, Pennsylvania. In the early 1960’s Maxime Choiniere from Quebec, bought the Packard from Mr. Hershey. Choiniere was well renowned throughout the Northeast for his restorations and the establishment of a museum in Grandby, Quebec.

After Choiniere’s demise in 1993 the entire collection was auctioned and the present owner acquired the car. It was restored by Richard Grenon over a five year period. The car was completely dismantled and rebuilt from the underlying hardwood structure out.

Taken at the 2013 Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance.

You may purchase a print in our dElegance 2013 online gallery.