RM Auctions: Automobiles of Amelia Island
March 13, 2010
ADMISSION:
Admission to this sale requires the purchase of the offical auction catalog for $100. The catalog will admit two and must be presented at the entrance to the sale to be granted entry.
AUCTION LOCATION
The Ritz-Carlton
4750 Amelia Island Parkway
Amelia Island, Florida
32034
SALE DATES:
March 13, 2010
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
(viewing starts at 9:00 AM)
PREVIEW DATES:
March 12, 2010
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
March 11, 2010
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Chassis No.
149659
Estimate:
$175,000-$225,000 US
AUCTION DATE:
To be auctioned on
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Model 840. 120 bhp, 385 cu. in. inline eight-cylinder side valve engine, four-speed manual transmission, Bijur automatic chassis lubrication, solid front axle with leaf springs, live rear axle with leaf springs and four-wheel mechanically-actuated drum brakes. Wheelbase: 140"
During the era of coachbuilt automobiles, Packard was the undisputed leader, selling more cars than all other fine car