In November 1899 the first Packard rolled off the line in Warren, Ohio. Packard moved the entire operation to Detroit, Michigan in 1903.  This Dual Cowl Phaeton was purchased in April 1929 by Mr. W. E. Dean of Cincinnati, Ohio. The cost of the car was $5125.00 and this included six wire wheels. There was an additional cost for the trunk of $100.00 and $5.00 for the monogram which brought the final cost to $5230.00.  We have the car registration cards dating to 1946 under the ownership of Mr. Dean. It is noted that the car was not used in 1943 during the war. The next owner was Mr. William Kreiling. Mr. W.F. Neal of Crawfordville, Georgia became the third owner in March of 1971. 
Mr. and Mrs. Gene S. Cofer purchased the Packard (along with 8 other cars) from the Neal Estate in October of 1981.
This Packard was used by the Cofer's on the first Great American Race in 1983. The Race Started in Bueno Park, California and ended in Indianapolis, Indiana at the Indianapolis 500 Race track.
The car has been in several movies including the "Stroke of Genius" filmed in 2003. This was the story of local golf legend Bobby Jones played by Jim Caviezel and was used as Bobby Jones' personal car in the movie.

Engine:        8 Cylinder          385 Cubic Inch        160 H.P
Tire Size:        7.50 x 20"
Gas Tank:  21 gallons        12 mpg
Weight:        4500 lbs
Price when new: $5230.00
Serial # 172969