1942 Packard Six

1942 was a transitional year for Packard, as its One-Ten model was renamed to the Six. This Twentieth Series Six (available as the Series 2000, 2010, 2020, and 2030) was powered by an L-head six-cylinder engine delivering 105 horsepower. The 245 cubic-inch inline-6 had adjustable valve lifters, four main bearings, a Carter carburetor, and was backed by a three-speed selective synchromesh transmission with a disc clutch and column-mounted gearshift controls. Stopping power was provided by hydraulic brakes on four wheels concealed by disc wheels. Optional equipment included an Electromatic, turn signals on all of the Series Six except the Custom (which was included as standard equipment), radio, and vacuum radio antenna.

Body styles included a business coupe, club sedan, touring sedan, taxi cab, and convertible coupe. The Convertible sedan and Station Wagon body styles were dropped, and the convertible coupe and Taxi Cab were the only body style to retain the traditional One-Ten styling. The body styles within the Special (2000) and Custom (2010) had appearances similar to the Clipper. Wheelbase sizes measured 120, 122, and 133 inches.

The Special Series 2000 included a business coupe priced at $1,250, a club sedan at $1,280, and a touring sedan at $1,320. The Custom Series 2010 included a club sedan and a Touring Sedan with prices of $1,350 and $1,390 respectively. Both the Series 2000 and 2010 rested on a 120-inch wheelbase. The Series 2020 had a 122-inch wheelbase and was offered solely as a convertible coupe priced at $1,470. The Series 2030 Taxicab had a 133-inch wheelbase.

By Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2011