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290 [ 343 ] Eight Touring

Model Information
YEAR:
1927
SERIES:
3rd
MODEL BODY:
290
MODEL CHASSIS:
343
MODEL NAME:
Eight Touring
VIN NUMBER:
223163R
THEFT NUMBER:
*MISSING*
BRIGGS/OTHER NUM:
*MISSING*
General Information
STATUS:
Current Owner
STATUS DATE:
ACQUIRED WHERE:
San Isidro, Argentina
ACQUIRED DATE:
ACQUIRED CONDITION:
Original Survivor
OWNER:
SSMcDonald
OWNED LOCATION:
McAlpin, Fla
OWNED CONDITION:
Original Survivor
ORG DEALERSHIP:
DELIVERED DATE:
Interior Information Exterior Information
INTERIOR CODE:
PAINT CODE:
PAINT NAME:
Dust Gray
INTERIOR DESCRIPTION:
Packard Green soft leather (faded, but excellent, no cracks)
EXTERIOR DESCRIPTION:
Original grey with orange pinstripe still visible throughout car, Beige patina trim, Black fenders appear repainted, black touring car top has been replaced
Drivetrain Information
ENGINE:
385 8 Cyl
ENGINE SERIAL:
223291
TRANSMISSION:
3 Speed Manual
Other Information
OPTIONAL EQUIPTMENT:
transmission-powered air pump (PA130003), wind wings (PA870), dual spotlights (PA800), DeLuxe Emblem (PA1705), Step Plates (PA1000), Automatic Windshield Cleaner (PA1050), Name Plate (PA1260), Cigar Lighter (PA700)
VEHICLE HISTORY/
PROJECT STATUS:
Designed for English market to compete with Rolls Royce and Bentley. Sold to "Mr. Reed" (manufacturer of razor blades) who transported it to Argentina. Reed sold the car to Daniel R. Barrera of San Isidro, Argentina and Huntington Beach California. Barrera kept it in his own private museum. I acquired the car through a California broker. Condition: Preservation/Survivor Class, not to be restored.
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