Vehicle Description
From nearly the moment the first Packard emerged in November 1899,
and throughout the pre-WWII era, Packard held the unofficial title
of America's Finest Automobile. Their innovative engineering and
superior build quality attracted the attention of wealthy clients.
Throughout the 1910s and 1920s, Packard ranked alongside Peerless
and Pierce-Arrow, this elite trio of the US automobile industry
known as the 'Three P's.' Dissatisfaction with his Winton motor
carriage is said to have spurred James Ward Packard to build a
superior automobile. The Packard's innovative engineering and
exceptional build quality soon attracted wealthy clients'
attention, including William D Rockefeller, who purchased two at
the New York Automobile Show in November 1900. Introduced in 1924,
Packard's first eight-cylinder car - the Single Eight - was also
the company's first to employ such niceties as four-wheel brakes.
The nine-bearing sidevalve inline-eight engine had a compression
ratio of 4.51 to 1 and developed a robust 85bhp at 3,000rpm from
357.8 cubic inches. Even with the average model weighing in at
about 4,000 pounds, the engine could propel the new Single Eight to
speeds as high as 80mph. Such performance, refinement, and quality
further cemented Packard's already impeccable reputation, and the
new eight-cylinder model cast the mold for a new generation of
prestigious motorcars. As the recipient of a complete restoration
in the 1980s, this rare and stylish Model 236 Runabout Roadster
still presents in excellent condition throughout. In the previous
owner's care for the past 16 years, it was stored in a
temperature-controlled environment and regularly maintained by an
onsite mechanic. With a 136- inch wheelbase mated to a sporty
roadster body, the combination makes for an incredible driver with
a sleek and smooth aesthetic, thanks to the lack of side-mounted
spare wheels. Noteworthy factory accessories include a radiator
stone guard, cowl lights, drum headlights, additional center
headlight mounted to steering, disc wheels with black-wall tires,
step plates on running boards, golf bag door to access the rumble
seat area. The body is finished in a beautiful two-tone red over
dark red livery with matching red disc wheels. Lustrous paint and
attractive brightwork reveal the quality of the restoration and the
care it has received throughout the years. The interior has been
adorned in saddle-colored leather, which compliments the red paint
nicely. Wood trim and glass are also in fine condition rounding out
the vehicle's overall excellent condition. The tan-colored canvas
top is also in great order and includes a matching boot cover and
side curtains. Lifting the hood reveals a tidy engine bay, with
signs of occasional use and age-appropriate patina to some of the
finishes. Mechanically, the car runs well and is ideal for
enjoyment on scenic drives or touring with enthusiast clubs. As an
excellent addition, the sale will include a rebuildable spare 1926
Packard Eight engine core and transmission. One of the sportiest
roadsters built by Packard, this 236 Runabout was marketed to the
youthful, active motoring enthusiast. Still to this day, the car
employs a sleek flowing look compared to its competitors of the
same era. Being one of the more expensive cars of its time, the
Packard Standard Eight 236 Roadster is a rare car today, with few
surfacing on the open market. This example presents an outstanding
opportunity to add one of the smoothest driving and sportiest
looking roadsters from the 'Roaring Twenties' to your stable.
Offers welcome and trades considered For additional details please
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