1926 Packard 221 Five-Passenger Sedan

1926 Packard 221 Five-Passenger Sedan
Chassis no. 900040
Motor No. 90154A
288ci L-Head Inline 6-Cyldiner Engine
Single Packard Updraft Carburetor
60bhp at 3200rpm
3-Speed Manual Selective Gear Transmission
Beam Front Axle, Live Rear Axle
4-Wheel Mechanical Drum Brakes

*A handsome, driver-quality Third-Series Packard sedan
*A CCCA Full Classic™
*Older restoration that still shows well.
*Beautiful interior

THE PACKARD THIRD SERIES

Packard is no more, but at one time it enjoyed top-of-the-market status as one of the "Three P's" - along with Pierce-Arrow and Peerless - as among the best-engineered and desirable American-built automobiles. After World War I, Packard was producing passenger cars of many engine types and displacements, aiming at a broad range of price segments, and all were well-received. David Packard was a first-rate engineer and demanded the best in materials and workmanship in everything that carried his name. His modestly-priced "Single Six" line, supplementing the prestigious but very expensive Twin-Six V12 line, was introduced in 1921. Two years later the Second series arrived, boasting four-wheel mechanical brakes. The "Third Series" appeared in early 1925, and according to all accounts, was very successful, claiming three out of every four Packard sales.

The Packard Six employed a 288-cubic inch inline flathead six, producing about 60 horsepower with a single Packard-made updraft carburetor. Packard's unique "Fuelizer" pre-atomizer system was employed for greater efficiency. With a well-supported seven main bearing crankshaft, power delivery through a multi-plate clutch and three-speed manual transmission to the Hotchkiss rear axle was very smooth and quiet. Brakes were four-wheel mechanical. Many Three-series Packards were equipped with the patented Bijur & Skinner driver-operated chassis lubrication system.

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

This attractive Packard four-door, five-passenger sedan (Body style 221) has been nicely restored and is very presentable today. Finished in Maroon with black fenders and black above the pinstriped coachline, it has a black fabric-covered roof. With its painted disc wheels highlighted by Packard's traditional red center octagon and whitewall tires, handsome plated radiator shell and protective screening, this Packard has a lot of visual appeal. Side-mounted spare wheels are topped by rear-view mirrors held in place with chrome-plated chains. There is an adjustable windshield visor and at the rear, a folding rack holds a large lockable trunk to accommodate extra luggage.

Inside, the cabin is upholstered in gray broadcloth with pleated seats, gray carpeting, and polished wood trim. The front toeboard is textured aluminum and there are privacy blinds on the rear windows and charming glass bud vases on the rear door pillars. The instrument panel includes a barrel-style speedometer and odometer which currently reads 20,365 miles, but its true mileage is unknown. This car is fitted with as "Tropic-Air" cabin heater below the dashboard, and there is a handsome wood steering wheel. A turn signal system has been installed.

Packard Sixes are recognized as full classics by the Classic Car Club of America. Here is a fine old Packard suitable for tours and shows, and would make a great, usable addition to any collection of American Classic automobiles.