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1916 Packard Twin Six

The Packard Twin Six, introduced in May of 1915, was the first production twelve-cylinder automobile engine in the United States. It was engineered by Packard's Colonel Jesse Vincent and given a 60-degree angle with two blocks of six cylinders, set on an aluminum crankcase, displacing 424 cubic inches, and developing 88 horsepower. This engine would form the basis of Packard's offerings through 1920 and would continue to power the company's most prestigious models through 1922 before being resurrected and renamed in 1932.

The history of the Packard marque began when James Ward Packard acquired a Winton motor carriage. Dissatisfied with the vehicle and voicing his complaints, he was told to leave and try to build a superior automobile. With the help of his brother and two defectors from the Winton Company, James Packard set up shop in his electrical engineering factory in Warren, Ohio, from which the first Packard car - a single-cylinder Model A runabout - emerged in November of 1899. Although new to the automotive arena, the Packards were well-engineered and had superior build quality, attracting the attention of wealthy clients, including William D. Rockefeller who purchased two at the New York Automobile Show in November of 1900. 'Ask The Man Who Owns One,' was adopted as the company's advertising slogan.

The single-cylinder model was soon joined by two-, four- and six-cylinder models before Packard ventured into V12 production. The Twin Six was competitively priced at just $2,600 and would bring immense success for the company, with production exceeding 35,000 examples by the time production came to a close. The 7.0-liter V12 engine rested in two wheelbase lengths, measuring either 125- or 135-inches. It was able to accelerate from a walking pace to a top speed of 70 mph in top gear. Standard equipment included side curtains, windshield, power tire pump, Waltham clock, and tire carrier. Warner speedometer, a one-man top, Sparton horn, and complete tool kit.

Both the 125- and 135-inch wheelbase platforms were offered with a seven-passenger tourer, Salon Tourer, and Salon Phaeton. Both were offered with the five-passenger Phaeton and Salon Phaeton body styles. Additional shared body styles included the six-passenger Limousine and Landaulet, and four-passenger brougham. The 1-35 could be ordered with eh Cab Sides Limousine, Imperial Limousine, and Limousine (the six-passenger limousine was shared with the 125- and 135-inch wheelbase, but the seven-passenger was exclusive to the larger platform) - all with seating for seven passengers. The short platform could be ordered as a three-passenger coupe and two-passenger runabout.

Pricing for the shorter platform ranged from $2,600 for the tourer, salon tourer, phaeton, salon phaeton, and runabout to $4,050 for the Brougham. The Coupe listed for $3,550, and the limousine and landaulet at $4,000. The price of the larger platform ranged from $2,950 to $4,600. The tourer, salon tourer, and phaeton were priced at $2,950 - the limousine was $4,400, the Cab Sides Limousine at $4,450, and the Imperial Limousine at $4,600. Both the six-passenger limousine and landaulet were $4,350. The brougham was $4,400.


by Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2020

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1916 Packard Twin Six Vehicle Profiles

1916 Packard Twin Six vehicle information
Touring

Chassis #: 87058
Engine #: 87058
1916 Packard Twin Six vehicle information
Landaulet

Chassis #: 81698

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$365-$2,650
1916 Packard Twin Six
$4,860-$7,213
1916 Packard Twin Six Price Range: $2,650 - $4,860

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Specification Comparison by Year

Year
Production
Wheelbase
Engine
Prices
125.00 in.
12 cyl., 424.00 CID., 88.00hp
$2,600 - $4,050
3,606
126.50 in., 135.00 in.
12 cyl., 424.10 CID., 88.00hp
$2,650 - $4,860
8,999
126.50 in., 135.00 in.
6 cyl., 424.10 CID., 88.00hp
$2,865 - $4,915
2,739
126.50 in., 136.00 in.
12 cyl., 424.10 CID., 88.00hp
$3,450 - $5,600
126.50 in., 136.00 in.
$3,450 - $5,600
5,193
136.00 in., 145.00 in.
12 cyl., 424.10 CID., 90.00hp
$5,500 - $8,000

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