1913 Packard Model 38 Touring

This Packard Model 38 Five-Passenger Phaeton is believed to have been owned during the 1950s by Bell & Costello's Garage in Cambridge, New York. In 1956 the Packard was reportedly purchased from the garage by William Harrah's Auto Collection in Reno, Nevada. It was given a complete restoration and finished in new two-tone finish in black and maroon with red pinstriping. It was then exhibited by the National Automobile Museum for close to three decades.

Harrah's sold the Model 38 in February of 1983 to Richard Veghte of Golden, Colorado, who kept it for nearly three decades. In 2012 it was acquired by Jim Bradley. Since 2012 the car has been well maintained while being displayed in a private museum. In 2016 it was given a show-level upgrade restoration which was completed in 2019. The work included new paint that was matched from the original paint color found under the original upholstery, correct new leather upholstery, a new top, new nickel plating, lights restored by Rick Britten, detailing of the engine compartment and undercarriage, new 'Non Skid' tires, new rims, a new radiator with correct core, and mechanical service as needed.

Since the restoration was completed, the car has been driven only test miles.

This is one of four examples known to survive, and the only one built during the model's initial production run before February 1913.

By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2020