1914 Packard Model 1-38 Phaeton

Packard introduced the model 1-38 in December 1912. It was powered by a newly designed 'L-head' six-cylinder engine, cast-in-three blocks of two, that displaced 415 cubic inches and produced 60 horsepower. The valves were enclosed with aluminum covers and located on the right. It continued into 1914 with very few changes and was introduced as the '38' and later designated the Series 1-38.

This car was sold in late 1913 as a 1914 model and reflected the initial Packard offerings of left-hand drive and electric starting. Chief engineer Jesse Vincent attached a control unit to the steering column. On it were switches for the ignition, lights, and horn, an ignition lock, and mixture control for the carburetor. This brought most of the controls conveniently close to the driver.

This Packard Phaeton is one of twelve known survivors in all body styles. It is listed as the 137th oldest Packard. The car was once owned by Warner Brothers Studio and appeared in at least one movie.

The car was found disassembled in a barn in Texas in 1998 by its current owner. It showed less than 4,000 miles on its odometer. Packard fenders from the 1920s were with the car at the time potentially indicating that the car had been stored unmolested for over 60 years. The restored engine was started for the first time in 2011 after resting for over 90 years. The car has been used extensively in touring since restoration was completed in 2014.

This car has optional nickel finish electric lighting, self-starter, magneto ignition, and an acetylene priming device attached to the intake manifold to assist in cold weather starting.