1915 Packard 1-35 Touring

This Packard Twin Six 1-35 7-Passenger Touring was damaged in 1917 during a fall as it was being hoisted to the second floor of a paint and trim shop. The Packard was rebuilt by the factory, and given a second-series Twin Six engine. It then served to escort VIPs around the Columbian Steel Tank Co. factory grounds, which it did for many years.

Bad luck returned in 1951 when Kansas City was struck by the Black Friday Flood. Water and mud inundated the factory grounds, and the Packard received damage. The Twin Six was subsequently cleaned by the Kramer family, and then was sold, circa 1963, to Bradley Skinner. Mr. Skinner later installed a correct first-series V-12 engine, which it retains today.

This Packard is currently not in running condition. It has a 424.1 cubic-inch L-head V-12 engine with a single Packard carburetor. There is a three-speed manual gearbox and rear-wheel mechanical drum brakes.

By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2019