The 1926 Third Series was Packard’s six-cylinder line and was offered on two wheelbase lengths – the Model 326 (126-inches) and the Model 333 (133-inches), with a wide selection of coachwork available. The engine remained an L-head in-line six, … Read more “
Responsible for lifting Packard out of the post–World War 1 depression, the ‘Six’ range was current between 1921 and 1928. Engineered to the same exacting standards as its larger brethren, the newcomer was based around a beautifully wrought ladder-frame … Read more “
There were 7,746 examples of the Packard Twin Six sold in 1916, its introductory year, with figures increasing to 8,899 in 1917. This was an amazing accomplishment considering the relatively high starting price of $2,600 that these luxury cars … Read more “
Five Model A Packards were built, with construction on all of them having begun by the end of 1899. All of these cars might be regarded as production prototypes as there were differences in each. The Packard H-gate shift … Read more “
Longer and lower Fisher bodies with a single, wide belt molding were carried on the 1931 Oakland chassis.
They were similar to Pontiac bodies, but the wheelbase was five inches longer than that of the Pontiac.
Styling features included … Read more “
The 1930 Oakland 101 was the first eight that the company had built since 1917. It was based on a 117-in. wheelbase and sported lower, longer-looking Fisher bodies.
Standard equipment included front and rear bumpers and guards (at slightly … Read more “
Highlighting the second series of Oakland All-American Six models were new body designs with higher hood lines and belt lines, lower rooflines and wider fenders.
A unique horseshoe-shaped radiator shell was split by a vertical center bar. The attractive … Read more “
The all-new Oakland All-American Six had a new 212-cid L-head engine and a longer 117-in. wheelbase.
Seven body styles were offered. The general appearance of all models was enhanced by the use of lower, longer bodies, new fenders, longer … Read more “
The Closed-body Oaklands 6-54C had new styling with attractive twin belt moldings, a new headlight design, and a tie-bar linking the lights in front of the radiator.
In late autumn, the rear Windows on the Landau sedan were converted … Read more “
Changes and improvements in the Oakland for 1925 included larger cylinder bores, a higher compression ratio, a new Stromberg carburetor, the use of balloon tires, and new styling features.
All closed-body cars had a new Fisher Vision & Ventilating … Read more “
