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1932 Packard 903 chassis for sale (142" WB)

colonel vincent · 2025-02-24T02:40:07.000Z

I have a 1932 chassis for sale. (142" WB). The chassis is currently rolling on 1932 standard eight axles, rims, and tires. Package includes set of rare 1932 Deluxe 8 axles front and rear (no rims). Same axles were used for 1932 Twin Sixes. It's the same frame for Twin Six models that are 142" WB if someone needs a frame. Frame appears pretty straight. 1932 Deluxe 8 serial number crankcase and bare block included. (no accessories, carbs, etc.) 1932 steering box and steering wheel included also. This is a one year only frame and quite rare. Where are you going to find another one? $9500. Located in California. Message me for more info.

Feb 24, 2025 (edited)636 views

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· Feb 25, 2025

Hope someone wanting a fine car snatches the above. Absolutely; same chassis as the new "Twin Six" Packard, quickly stroked to 445-ci, rushed into production not wanting Cadillac's and Marmon's V-16s to steal the limelight. The '32-'39 Twin Six/Twelve was never intended to supplant Packard's 385-ci Deluxe Eight, but as a 376-ci FWD contender for the 345-ci Buick Model 80/90 market. FWD was chosen as it would further lower the car, just as Packard's hypoid rear axle enabled in 1926, and lacking a driveshaft and rear differential, cut production cost. FWD was then the rage, from Indy racers to the new Cord L-29 and Ruxton.

The 376/445/473-ci Packard V-12 was similar design to Auburn/Lycoming's existing 391-ci V-12, other than using Cadillac's complex hydraulic valve silencers under license. Pierce-Arrow introduced hydraulic valve lifters for 1933.

The above with the carefully rebuilt 385 eight would be basis of quite a car, certainly if the owner avoids today's circus wagon colors.

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