1928 Packard Model 526 Six Convertible Coupe

The Packard Automobile Company began in 1899, shortly after James Ward Packard purchased a new Winton automobile. He was quite unhappy with his new Winton, and when he complained to the builder, Alexander Winton, he was told, 'If you don't like my car, go build your own.' Packard did just that and produced automobiles in Ohio until the company was purchased by Henry Joy and moved to Detroit in late 1903.

The six-cylinder Packard, called the Single Six, was introduced in 1921 ass a smaller companion to the twelve-cylinder model called the Twin Six. The six-cylinder models became the bulk of the company's production during the 1920s until the inline, eight-cylinder engine was introduced in 1924. Packard continued building the six-cylinder model until 1928. In 1929, Packard introduced two sizes of the eight-cylinder engine which would become known as Packard's famous 'Straight Eights.'

This 1928 Packard was sold new by the Earl C. Anthony Packard Dealership in Los Angeles, California. Unlike most vintage automobiles which have been completely restored, this example remains largely original including the paint and interior. It is equipped with several period accessories including dual side-mounted spare tires, a rear-mounted trunk, and a rear windshield.