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1940 Packard One-Ten

During economic prosperity, Packard produced exclusive automobiles with elegant coachwork, large and stately bodies, and potent eight- and twelve-cylinder engines. During the lean years of the early Great Depression, Packard introduced the Light Eight. Although it had a lower price than its larger siblings, it was still too expensive, resulting in production being very brief, lasting less than a year. It had a 127.75-inch wheelbase, a straight-8 engine with 319.2 cubic inches of displacement, a Packard carburetor, solid valve lifters, nine main bearings, and 110 horsepower. The 1932 Packard Light Eight was priced at $1,795 and the Standard Eight pricing began at $2,485. At the time, a 1932 Ford Model 18 powered by a 200.5 cubic-inch eight-cylinder engine produced 65 horsepower, had a 106-inch wheelbase, and was priced from $460. Ford also offered a four-cylinder option with prices that were $50 lower.

1940 Packard One-Ten photo
Station Wagon
Chassis #: 1383-2178
Engine #: C-19230B
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Packard made another attempt at producing a lower-priced model in 1935, this time with pricing that ranged from $980 to $1,100. It was called the One Twenty for its 120-inch wheelbase, and its selection of body styles was adequate, with coupes, convertibles, and sedans capable of satisfying a number of needs, wishes, and purposes. The straight-8 engine displaced 256.16 cubic inches, and used mechanical valve lifters, a Stromberg carburetor, five main bearings, and delivered 110 horsepower at 3,850 RPM.

The Packard One Twenty was a medium-priced car that offered the quality and styling of the larger models but at a greatly reduced price. This time Packard had succeeded in delivering a product that met public demand, and sales were exceptional, with 24,995 examples produced. Its production greatly exceeded the Packard Eight production of 4,781 units and was higher than the 1,392 examples of the Super Eight. Production of the ultra-exclusive Packard Twelve for 1935 was 788 units.

Packard's ability to adapt to the desperate market conditions allowed it to survive and ultimately thrive while many other manufacturers who had resisted change were forced out of business.

1940 Packard One-Ten photo
Station Wagon
Chassis #: 13832146
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In 1936, the displacement of the engine powering the Packard One Twenty increased to 282 CID (its stroke increased by 4.5 inches) and horsepower rose to 120 bhp. Now, both the engine output and the wheelbase matched the One Twenty's designation. Sales doubled, exceeding 55,000 units.

The popularity of the medium-priced One Twenty inspired Packard to go further down the market by introducing a six-cylinder model for 1937, dubbed the Packard Six. This was the company's first six-cylinder model since the Fifth Series in 1927. The 237 cubic-inch L-head six-cylinder engine had four main bearings, mechanical valve lifters, a Chandler-Grove carburetor, and offered 100 horsepower. Its wheelbase measured 115 inches, its transmission was a three-speed selective synchromesh unit, and hydraulic brakes were at all four corners.

The Packard Six was priced from $795 to $1,300, and the Packard One Twenty listed from $1,130 to $2,050. Packard produced 30,050 examples of the Packard Six and 50,100 units of the Packard One-Twenty in 1937. The 1,300 examples of the Twelve produced in 1937 were the highest production of its lifespan, lasting from 1932 to 1939.

Packard bored out the six-cylinder engine for 1938, with displacement increasing to 245 CID, although horsepower remained unchanged, however, low-speed torque improved. The wheelbase grew to 122 inches, the all-steel bodies were new, and a two-door touring sedan and club coupe joined the lineup. Five body styles, including the station wagon, were dropped. Minor styling updates were applied in 1938 and the station wagon body style returned. The gearshift louver was now column-mounted, and overdrive (called Econo-Drive) was optional. The No-Rol feature was also optional, aiding the driver on inclined starts.

1940 Packard One-Ten
The 1940 Packard Eighteenth Six gained the One-Ten designation, its wheelbase measured 122 inches, its tires measured 6.25 x 16, and its 245 CID inline-6 produced 100 horsepower. It had four main bearings, an adjustable tappet, and a Stromberg carburetor. The previous year's compression of 6.52:1 (optional 7.05:1) was lowered to a 6.39:1 compression ratio (6.71:1 optional ratio). Rear-axle ratios were also revised and the overdrive was now a Warner Gear. The engine was backed by a three-speed selective synchromesh transmission with a single plate clutch and the Handi-Shift column-mounted gearshift controls. Stopping power was by hydraulic brakes and the front suspension used a Safe-T-Flex setup (independent in the front with a live rear axle).

In the front was a tall Packard radiator grille flanked by two vertical side grilles, and sealed beam headlights were mounted directly on the fenders. Parking lights were positioned on the fender crowns and the side hood louvers had a step design.

Standard equipment included assist cords in the two and four-door sedan, a robe rail in the four-door sedan, and bumpers with bumper guards. Body styles included a business coupe, club coupe, convertible coupe, eight-passenger station wagon, and a two- and four-door sedan. The sedans were priced at $965, the business coupe at $865, the club coupe at $940, and the convertible coupe at $1,100. The station wagons, priced at $1,200, were built by the Hercules Body Company of Evansville, Indiana. The bodies were made of ash frames with birch panels. For an additional cost, Mahogany panels could be ordered.

For 1940, Packard produced 62,300 examples of the Packard Six and 28,138 examples of the Packard One-Twenty. An additional 34,700 examples of the Packard One-Ten were built in 1941 and 11,325 examples in 1942.


by Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2021

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1940 Packard One-Ten Vehicle Profiles

1940 Packard One-Ten vehicle information
Station Wagon

Designer: Hercules
1940 Packard One-Ten vehicle information
Station Wagon

Designer: Hercules
Chassis #: 13832146
1940 Packard One-Ten vehicle information
Station Wagon

Designer: Hercules
Chassis #: 1383-2178
Engine #: C-19230B

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1940 One-Ten
$1,240-$6,300
1940 Packard One-Ten Price Range: $900 - $1,240

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Year
Production
Wheelbase
Engine
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62,300
122.00 in.
6 cyl., 245.00 CID., 100.00hp
$900 - $1,240
34,700
122.00 in.
6 cyl., 245.30 CID., 100.00hp
$1,000 - $1,325

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