1938 PACKARD 120 Coupe Chauffeur By Rollston French... - Lot 32 - Osenat

1938 PACKARD 120 Coupe Chauffeur By Rollston French registration Chassis 109224377 15000/20000 Without reserve - The real Packard - Desirable Coupé Chauffeur bodywork - Mythical 8-cylinder engine Erratum: the engine is running, but a complete overhaul is required. The Packard Motor Car Company was founded on November 6, 1899 in Ohio by the Ward brothers and their partner Weiss, with a slogan that says it all: "Ask the man who owns one". In 1902, it was renamed the Packard Motor Car Company, and the first factory was built in 1903 in Detroit, soon to be considered ultra-modern. From the outset, Packard cars were seen as highly competitive, with a high level of luxury and a correspondingly high price tag. The brand was responsible for many firsts, such as the Twin Six in 1915, the first 12-cylinder production car, and the first air-conditioned car in 1939. After the crash, the brand was forced to produce more affordable cars in the '30s. The One Twenty, more compact and modern than its predecessors, was an immediate success. It marks a number of technological advances for the brand: independent suspension, hydraulic braking and advanced all-steel body construction. The radiator lends a certain presence to the vehicle. The engine provides a smooth, supple ride. The car on display is a chauffeur coupé bodied by Rollston, and rolled off the production line on December 15, 1938. A former embassy car, this Packard will need to be overhauled before hitting the road again. This chauffeur coupé represents a great opportunity to access the Packard myth at a low price. 1938 PACKARD 120 Coupe Chauffeur By Rollston French registration Chassis 109224377 15000/20000 Without reserve - The real Packard - Desirable Coupé Chauffeur bodywork - Mythical 8-cylinder engine The Packard Motor Car Company was founded on November 6, 1899 in Ohio by the Ward brothers and their partner Weiss, with a slogan that says it all: "Ask the man who owns one". In 1902, it was renamed the Packard Motor Car Company, and the first factory was built in 1903 in Detroit, soon to be considered ultra-modern. From the outset, Packard cars were seen as highly competitive, with a high level of luxury and a correspondingly high price tag. The brand was responsible for many firsts, such as the Twin Six in 1915, the first production car with 12 cylinders, and the first air-conditioned car in 1939. After the crash, the brand was forced to produce more affordable cars in the '30s. The One Twenty marked a real departure from its predecessors: more compact and modern, it was an immediate success. It marks a number of technological advances for the brand: independent suspension, hydraulic braking and advanced all-steel body construction. The radiator lends a certain presence to the vehicle. The engine provides a smooth, supple ride. The car on display is a chauffeur coupé bodied by Rollston, and rolled off the production line on December 15, 1938. A former embassy car, this Packard will need to be overhauled before hitting the road again. This chauffeur coupé represents a great opportunity to access the Packard myth at a low price.