Production of the De Luxe Eight was less than ten per day. In 1927, the Model 336 and 343 were introduced. Both with eight-cylinder engines with 6303 cc and 109 HP. In 1928, the 443 model was introduced. In 1930, the Eight was factory priced between US$2425 ($ in dollars ) and US$2885 for the Standard Eight, US$3190 to US$3885 for the Custom Eight, and US$4585 to US$5350 ($ in dollars ). The Packard Speedster Eight Model 734 was a performance-oriented passenger car line by the Packard Motor Car Company offered for the 1930 model year (7th series) only. Based on a heavily modified Standard Eight (733) chassis, it got narrower and lower coachwork. The 734 straight eight engine is derived from the 740 Custom Eight's. It differs in valve and manifold revisions, a
Detroit Lubricator dual updraft carburetor, a vacuum booster pump and a ribbed exhaust manifold. The engine delivers 145 HP (740: 106 HP) at 3400 rpm without increase in bore or stroke, which remain at 3½ x 5 in. Retail prices started at US$5,200 ($ in dollars ) for the Boattail Speedster, Runabout Speedster and Phaeton Speedster, while the Victoria Speedster and Sedan Speedster went for US$6,000 ($ in dollars ). Speedster Eights have four instead of three speeds, and the customer could choose from several rear end ratios at no extra cost. 734 models have their parking lights mounted on the fenders, not on the body like Standard Eights. They also feature senior car's hoods with for ventilation door. Only 113 cars were built. The 1932 Standard Eight was offered in thirteen body styles. The 1933 De Luxe Eight started at US$3350. The five-passenger sedan was Packard's best-selling model for years. This helped Packard become the best-selling luxury brand between 1924 and 1930, as well as selling almost twice as many abroad as any other marque priced over US$2000. Flickr_-_DVS1mn_-_27_Packard_by_Murphy_(2).jpg|1927 Packard Third Series Eight Model 343 Convertible Sedan by Murphy 1930 Packard 745 Deluxe Eight Roadster in Black, front left.jpg|1930 Packard Seventh Series Deluxe Eight Roadster, Model 745 Packard De Luxe Eight 904 Sedan Limousine 1932.jpg|1932 Packard Ninth Series De Luxe Eight Model 904 sedan limousine Packard 1101 Eight Convertible Sedan 1934.jpg|1934 Packard Eleventh Series Standard Eight Model 1101 convertible sedan 1930 Packard Eight Series 734 Speedster Roadster, Greenwich (front left).jpg|1930 Packard Seventh Series Roadster Speedster Model 734 File:Concours d'Elegance (20646864791).jpg|1930 Packard Seventh Series Boattail Speedster Model 734 == Packard Eight (1946-1950) ==