1915 Packard 1-35 Touring

The Packard Motor Car Company was formed in 1899 in Warren, Ohio. In 1905, the company was moved to Detroit, Michigan. For 1905, the car moved away from one and two-cylinder mid-engine machines toward more refined four-cylinder offerings. In 1907, the company introduced the Model 30, which would become known for its power, smoothness, nimble handling, and looks.

By late 1915, production began on the 'Twin Six' - the name was in reference to its V12 engine. The engine was smooth, powerful, and offered plenty of torque.

Chassis no. 86193
This car's history can be traced back to the 1940s, when it was donated to Charles and Sue Bovey for their museum in Virginia City, Montana. The car would remain with the Bovey family until 2000 when the Ford Bovey Estate Auction was held. The car was purchased by Clyde Stevens, of Farmington, Utah, who would keep it briefly before it passed into the hands of its present owner in 2002.

The new owner carefully returned the car to fully operational condition with every effort made to preserve the originality of this car. With the exception of the top, side curtains, tires, and spark plugs, the machine remains as it left the Packard factory. Currently, the car shows 27,080 miles.

By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2014