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This Packard Limousine features a glass-divided rear cabin and original interior of finely embroidered blue cord upholstery. The passenger compartment includes a rope rail, jump seats, an umbrella holder with umbrella, roll-up shades on all windows, flower vases and a speaking tube to communicate with the chauffeur. The driver rides in an open-air cockpit that was typical of the era. There is a hinged, horizontally-divided windscreen which can be lifted at the top for ventilation while the sides are open spaces which can be filled with detachable roll-up side curtains. Driver amenities include a wood steering wheel, well-mounted control panel, and black leather upholstery.
In 2010, this car was offered for sale at the Pebble Beach Auction presented by Gooding & Company. the car was estimated to sell for $150,000 - $200,000. It would leave the auction unsold.
By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2013
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For 1915, an extensive electric light package became standard, which included headlights, auxiliary headlights, side lamps, taillights, and speedometer and clock lamps. All of the wiring, including that in the chassis and body, was enclosed in flexible metal conduit for protection against weather and wear.
Until recently, this car had been in the possession of its previous owner since the late 1920s. It is believed to have had one repaint of the main body since that time, most likely from black to blue. It retains its original leather upholstery and side curtains, and is complete with a mother-in-law seat that resides within the spare wheel carrier compartment. The only other known 1915 Packard like this resides in the estate collection of late legendary racer Phil Hill.
James Ward Packard purchased a 1898 Winton, but found it to have several shortcomings. After expressing his dissatisfaction with the vehicle, Winton suggested that Packard should try his hand at building a motorcar. Soon, Mr. Packard has his own company. Four cars were built its first year and 47 of a new 'Model B' in 1900.
On September 10, 1900, James Packard and his brother William had formed the Ohio Automobile Company in their hometown of Warren, Ohio. In 1902, the firm became known as the Packard Motor Car Company. In 1903, it moved to Detroit, where a very large modern concrete factory designed by industrial architect Albert Kahn was being built.
In 1902, Packard built two and four-cylinder cars, but it was a single-cylinder car that bettered Winton's coast-to-coast record in 1903, with driver Tom Fetch in 'Old Pacific.' Other notable Packard competition included the Vanderbilt Cup Races and sand racing at Ormond Beach in Florida.
In 1907, Packard introduced the Model 30, helping to establish Packard was one of the premiere builders of luxury cars.
In April of 1911, Packard introduced its first six, a very large 525 cubic-inch T-head. It was designated the Model 48 for its rated horsepower. The engine developed 74 bhp at 1720 RPM and Packard advertised that it would achieve '60 miles per hour in 30 seconds from a standing start.' A Bosch dual ignition system was used, along with Packard's unique float-feed carburetor with automatic mixture control. Prices started at $5,000 and ranged upward to $6,550. There were thirteen body styles available on wheelbases that ranged from 121.5 to 139 inches. The car was an instant success, with 1,350 examples sold in its first year of production.
Packard introduced a smaller six, the Model 38, in December of 1912. The engine had an L-head design with cylinders cast in pairs, and displaced 415 cubic-inches, had seven main bearings and developed 60 bhp. The Model 38 was Packard's first car to have left-hand drive and electric starting, the latter from a Delco starter-generator of the type developed by Charles Kettering. The electrical system had a control unit attached to the steering column. This design was the work of chief engineer Jesse Vincent, who would later design the Twin Six and Liberty aircraft engines. The control unit had switches for the ignition, lights and horn, an ignition lock and mixture control for the carburetor.
The Model 38 sold for $4,050 to $5,400. Most of the 13 body styles had a 134-inch platform. The Phaeton and Brougham styles rested on a 138 inch chassis while the runabout and two coupes had a shorter, 115.5-inch frame. The Touring was the most popular Model 38 bodystyle, and the only one to open style on the intermediate wheelbase. The other intermediate cars were the limousine, Landaulets, and 'Cabette.'
In 1913, there were over 1600 examples of the Model 38 (latterly called the '1-38' or '1338') were constructed and nearly 700 '2-38s' in 1914. This overwhelming success convinced Packard to drop their line of four-cylinder cars.
For 1915, Pacakrd produced the 3-38 Six, which featured in an increase of five horsepower. The company offered the car in two-dozen bodystyles all riding on a 140-inch platform. The 3-38 was sold along size the 5-48 for 1915. Total production for 1915 was 360 vehicles.
For 1916, Packard introduced their legendary Twin-Six models.
By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2010
For more information and related vehicles, click hereOn September 10, 1900, James Packard and his brother William had formed the Ohio Automobile Company in their hometown of Warren, Ohio. In 1902, the firm became known as the Packard Motor Car Company. In 1903, it moved to Detroit, where a very large modern concrete factory designed by industrial architect Albert Kahn was being built.
In 1902, Packard built two and four-cylinder cars, but it was a single-cylinder car that bettered Winton's coast-to-coast record in 1903, with driver Tom Fetch in 'Old Pacific.' Other notable Packard competition included the Vanderbilt Cup Races and sand racing at Ormond Beach in Florida.
In 1907, Packard introduced the Model 30, helping to establish Packard was one of the premiere builders of luxury cars.
In April of 1911, Packard introduced its first six, a very large 525 cubic-inch T-head. It was designated the Model 48 for its rated horsepower. The engine developed 74 bhp at 1720 RPM and Packard advertised that it would achieve '60 miles per hour in 30 seconds from a standing start.' A Bosch dual ignition system was used, along with Packard's unique float-feed carburetor with automatic mixture control. Prices started at $5,000 and ranged upward to $6,550. There were thirteen body styles available on wheelbases that ranged from 121.5 to 139 inches. The car was an instant success, with 1,350 examples sold in its first year of production.
Packard introduced a smaller six, the Model 38, in December of 1912. The engine had an L-head design with cylinders cast in pairs, and displaced 415 cubic-inches, had seven main bearings and developed 60 bhp. The Model 38 was Packard's first car to have left-hand drive and electric starting, the latter from a Delco starter-generator of the type developed by Charles Kettering. The electrical system had a control unit attached to the steering column. This design was the work of chief engineer Jesse Vincent, who would later design the Twin Six and Liberty aircraft engines. The control unit had switches for the ignition, lights and horn, an ignition lock and mixture control for the carburetor.
The Model 38 sold for $4,050 to $5,400. Most of the 13 body styles had a 134-inch platform. The Phaeton and Brougham styles rested on a 138 inch chassis while the runabout and two coupes had a shorter, 115.5-inch frame. The Touring was the most popular Model 38 bodystyle, and the only one to open style on the intermediate wheelbase. The other intermediate cars were the limousine, Landaulets, and 'Cabette.'
In 1913, there were over 1600 examples of the Model 38 (latterly called the '1-38' or '1338') were constructed and nearly 700 '2-38s' in 1914. This overwhelming success convinced Packard to drop their line of four-cylinder cars.
For 1915, Pacakrd produced the 3-38 Six, which featured in an increase of five horsepower. The company offered the car in two-dozen bodystyles all riding on a 140-inch platform. The 3-38 was sold along size the 5-48 for 1915. Total production for 1915 was 360 vehicles.
For 1916, Packard introduced their legendary Twin-Six models.
By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2010
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