1942 Packard 120 Darrin 1942 Packard 120 Darrin 1942 Packard 120 Darrin 1942 Packard 120 Darrin
1942 Packard 120 Darrin 1942 Packard 120 Darrin 1942 Packard 120 Darrin 1942 Packard 120 Darrin
1942 Packard 120 Darrin 1942 Packard 120 Darrin 1942 Packard 120 Darrin
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The last Packard Darrin built, this car was originally owned by Gene Autry. It was used by the popular star of over 90 movies and the hit radio show, 'Melody Ranch,' until 1951. It is the fifteenth of fifteen examples constructed in the 1942 model year. It is handsomely liveried in medium blue with blue interior, brown carpets and blue top. It is fitted with a three-speed transmission with overdrive, radio and heater.

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2006 Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance

2006 Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance

1942 Packard 120 Darrin

Year1942
MakePackard
Model120 Darrin
Engine LocationFront
Drive TypeRear Wheel
Coach WorkDarrin
Weight4850 lbs | 2200 kg
Combined MPG0.00

Engine  
Engine ConfigurationI
Cylinders8
Aspiration/InductionNormal
Displacement356.00 CU IN. | 5834.8 cc. | 5.8 L.
Valves16 valves.
2 valves per cylinder.
ValvetrainSV
Horsepower165.00 BHP (121.4 KW)
HP to Weight Ratio29.4 LB / HP (Vehicles with similar ratio)
HP / Liter28.4 BHP / Liter
Fuel TypeGasoline - Petrol
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Standard Transmission
Gears3
TransmissionAutomatic
Overdrive


 
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2006 Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance
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Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance Official Website
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