1926 Packard Eight Roadster

This 1926 Packard Standard Eight Model 236 Roadster is equipped with a 357.8 cubic-inch, L-head, inline-8 cylinder engine fitted with a single Updraft carburetor and developing 85 horsepower at 3,000 RPM. It is backed by a three-speed manual transmission and there are four-wheel mechanical drum brakes.

This Model 236 has been in its present ownership for over 16 years and has been stored in a temperature-controlled environment while being maintained by an onsite mechanic on a normal basis.

There are spare tires located at the rear, on a mounting plate that features a key lock. Accessories include a radiator stone guard, drum headlights, cowl lights, an additional center headlight mounted to the steering, mechanical brakes with disc wheels, step plates on running boards, a golf bag compartment, and a rumble seat.

This Model 236 is finished in two-tone red over dark red paint with painted red disc wheels with Lester whitewall tires. The interior has saddle-colored leather and the canvas top is tan-colored.

By Daniel Vaughan | Jul 2021