Seeking to shore up its position at the top of the American automotive pyramid, Packard launched its new V-12-powered flagship in January 1932 at the New York Auto Show, initially calling its new ...

In addition to Packard’s own bodywork, renowned coachbuilding companies Dietrich and LeBaron provided bespoke bodies for the Twelve, enhancing its exclusivity and appeal. Initially powered by a 7.3L ...

A six-cylinder was introduced in 1912, and the rate of growth and innovation led the company to market the first automotive V12 by 1916 in the Packard Twin Six. The early reputation for quality ...

One of very few hot rods based on a Packard, the Mulholland Speedster remains one of the most beautiful cars ever conceived ...

Visit us in Washington, DC and Chantilly, VA to explore hundreds of the world’s most significant objects in aviation and space history. Free timed-entry passes are required for the Museum in DC.

Free timed-entry passes are required for the Museum in DC. In 1923, the Packard Motor Car Company began development of a new series of 12-cylinder aircraft engines that would more fully meet the ...