Wednesday, June 10, 2009

1924 Packard 143 Phaeton Convertible
Touring Car

This is a very rare 1924 Packard dual windshield seven passenger Phaeton super 8 model 143 for sale in New York. The 1924 Packard was the largest and most expensive American Automobile produced in its day with the largest 8 cylinder engine and a 143 wheel base. Just completed a complete body off restoration. It is done in its original colors of plum red for the body with black fenders and red wheels with glove soft black leather interior. Everything is correct including the Detroit lubricator carburetor.

Below is a list of the Packard options that came with this car from the factory. dual side mount wheels, dual side mount Packard signed script mirrors with locks. side matching cowl lights with jewels, wind wings with signed Packard script, Packard stone guard, Packard lady & motor meter radiator ornament, Senior Trippe lamps with levels, locking spinners for the hubs on the side mount spares, original Packard signed trunk in wonderful original condition, seven passenger seating when needed, Dual rear windshield with wind wings and original set of side curtains.

Did you know that the United States led the world in automobile manufacturing for over 100 years and during that time over 1500 automobile manufacturers existed. Automobiles like the Packard, Pontiac, Parry and Pratt-Elkhart. These cars were made in America, by Americans and many are still running.