- coupe
- 34,900
- Saint Louis, MO
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- carsforsale.com
In 1921, packard introduced the single six, a smaller, less expensive alternative to the big, v-12, twin six. Packard refined the single six and lowered its price over the next few years. It easily outsold the new single eight introduced at the same time due to its reliability and its thousand-dollar difference in price. The third series six, introduced in february 1925, did even better and contributed to more than three-quarters of packard sales. The engine benefited from a new turbo-head with redesigned combustion chambers that boosted horsepower to 81. New aluminum pistons and a redesigned intake manifold also contributed to the improved performance. This was also the first production automobile to use a hypoid differential, which, allowed for a lower ride height. The final iteration of the packard six (until a much smaller and less expensive model was built in 1937) was the fifth series six, introduced on july 1, 1927. It came on 126 and 133 wheelbases and labeled as series 526 and 533. With nearly 22,000 built, the six still outsold the eights by a wide margin. With its chassis number of 126713, it was one of the first fifth series sixes built and was likely built in late 1927. It was the second, most expensive six-cylinder packard built with a base-selling price of 2,685. 00. This particular example is being offered from the estate of a prominent local collector. While its early history is unknown, it was purchased about fifteen years ago and has been stored in a climate-controlled, museum-like environment. During his ownership, this packard was always well maintained and used sparingly. As an older restoration of a very original car, this 1927 packard has a great look about it. The exterior paint is older but well preserved. It has the usual wear one would expect from an older repaint. The paint has an overall, even but mellowed gloss to it and still shines well. It is likely that this vehicle was never completely disassembled and has only been repainted once. This car is not perfect by any means but displays itself.
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