1915 Packard Model 3-38 Limosuine

This Packard Model 3-38 is believed to be one of just 12 surviving examples. It is believed that this vehicle was refitted with a 1913 limousine body. Packard offered 24 different body styles for 1915, and there are features on this vehicle that more closely resemble a 1913 body style rather than the 1915. It does have coachwork details particular to 1915, such as the grille-shaped headlamp bezels and small auxiliary headlamps directly beneath the main ones. Interchaing Packard bodies of this era were not uncommon, with many original owners having two bodies for seasonal use.

This Packard Limousine features a glass-divided rear cabin and an original interior of finely embroidered blue cord upholstery. The passenger compartment includes a rope rail, jump seats, an umbrella holder with an 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 that can be lifted at the top for ventilation while the sides are open spaces that can be filled with detachable roll-up side curtains. Driver amenities include a wood steering wheel, a 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