The Packard Motor Company was founded in 1899 and was originally located in Warren, Ohio before moving in 1905 to Detroit, Michigan. Their first four-cylinder Model 30 was introduced in 1907 followed by a six-cylinder car in 1912. By 1915 the company had established its reputation as the maker of one of the world's finest motorcars. However, the market was full of stiff competition, including Cadillac which had introduced the first mass-produced V-8 engine for its 1915 models. Packard responded with the first series-production V-12. It was presented for the 1916 model year and remained in production until 1923, then returned for 1932. The engine in the Twin Six was nearly seven liters, with a single carburetor, and was renowned for its smooth acceleration in high gear. The engine was placed into a chassis that was an evolution of Packard's previous models. The engine was mated to a smooth-shifting three-speed transaxle and there were rear mechanical brakes.
by Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2019
by Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2019
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The Packard Twin Six was produced from 1915 - 1923. The name Twin Six would be revived years later eventually becoming known as the Packard Twelve. There were 7,746 examples of the Packard Twin Six sold in 1916, its introductory year, with figures increasing to 8,899 in 1917. This was an amazing accomplishment considering the relatively high starting price of %242,600 that these luxury cars demanded.....
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The Packard Twelve was produced from 1933 to 1939 with over 35,000 examples produced. It is considered by many to be one of the finest automobiles produced by Packard and one of the most significant creations of the classic car era. The long and flowing front hood hid a 445 cubic-inch side-valve twelve-cylinder engine that was refined, powerful, smooth, and quiet. The engine was originally destined....
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