1920 Packard Limousine 424 CID V12

$18,000.00

Make Packard
Model Limousine
Year 1920
Mileage 28009
Engine 424
Interior Color Black
Exterior Color Black
Transmission Manual
Number of Cylinders 12
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 163917
Fuel Type gas
SKU: 611735 Category:

Description

This is a wonderfully preserved 1920 Packard 3-35 Twin Six Holbrook Limousine that features much of its original paint and finishes after having accumulated just 28,000 miles. Having spent decades in the care of museums, this Twin Six is in stunning original condition. The torque was so plentiful that it was capable of starting in third gear and proceeding to 70 mph. This reduced significantly the need to shift through the gears (which takes some practice and patience). With most of its livery being original in Black and Packard Blue hand-brushed and then polished lacquer paint, it is complimented by straw pinstriping, gray artillery wheels and an ample amount of nickel plated accessories. The paint is in excellent condition today, still showing in most areas the remnants of the hand brushed finish. Several of the panels appear to have been touched up over the years, which one would expect; however, most of the paint is original and in remarkable condition today. The black leather top is in excellent condition, no doubt having been restored over the years. Twin spare wheels and tires are mounted in the rear. The body is made out of wood frame and aluminum and the fenders are steel. Look at the gorgeous nickel plated Bow-Tie door handles! The interior appears to have been restored, with its soft and supple black leather up front for the chauffer and the gorgeous gray wool broadcloth in the passenger compartment. We are uncertain which portions are pristine original and which have been replaced, but it looks terrific. In addition to the roomy back seat, there are two jump seats, allowing the rear compartment to comfortably seat five passengers. In 1920, it was quite rare to have a roll-up division window. Being a Holbrook bodied limousine, the quality is top notch and will invariably last another 100 years! We love the raked windshield that Holbrook was well known for. We also love the upper windshield that protects the main windshield from rain. Both front and rear passenger areas have the roof vents, that were frequently used to emit cigarette and cigar smoke from the cabins. The Packard also comes with a correct lap robe for the passengers. It even comes with an original lap robe lock to prevent the robe from being stolen! The 424 CID V12 engine produced 90 hp as compared to a Ford Model T producing 20 hp! The engine fires up readily, after numerous pumps to pressurize the gas tank and fuel system.