Description
Few names in early American motoring carry the prestige of Packard, and this magnificent 1923 Packard Twin Six Sportster captures the marque at its most elegant and imposing.
With its sweeping lines, commanding proportions and unmistakable presence, it represents an era when automobiles were built not merely as transport, but as lasting expressions of craftsmanship, status and adventure.
At its heart is Packard’s celebrated Twin Six V12, an engineering masterpiece renowned for its smoothness, refinement and effortless power. Combined with the Sportster’s sporting character and open-air bodywork, it offers a driving experience that is wonderfully mechanical, deeply engaging and entirely unlike anything produced today.
More than a century after it first took to the road, this remarkable Packard remains a genuine statement piece. Rare, distinguished and rich in character, it would sit proudly in any significant collection while still inviting its next custodian to experience the grandeur of early V12 motoring exactly as Packard intended.
ABOUT THIS CAR
Car Number: 23464
Chassis Number: 123275
Engine Number: 166582B
Fully restored in Auckland, New Zealand, with the restoration completed in 1993.
Beautifully presented throughout and clearly cherished since its restoration.
Striking Sportster coachwork with elegant proportions and an unmistakable road presence.
Bodywork remains in superb condition, complemented by beautifully finished paintwork and fine detailing.
The interior, upholstery, instruments, brightwork and fittings all present to an exceptional standard.
Powered by Packard’s celebrated Twin Six V12 engine, renowned for its smoothness and refinement.
A rare and imposing example of one of America’s most prestigious early motor cars.
An outstanding collector’s piece, equally suited to prestigious displays, concours events or special touring occasions.
Comes with documented history.
Odometer in MILES.
SPECIFICATIONS
Manufacturer: Packard Motor Car Company, Detroit, USA
Series: Third Series Twin Six
Model designation: 3-35
Engine: 424. 1 cu in (6, 950 cc) L-head V12
Configuration: 60-degree V12, naturally aspirated
Bore and stroke: 3. 00 × 5. 00 inches
Power output: Approximately 88–90 bhp at 2, 600 rpm
Fuel system: Single carburettor
Cooling: Water-cooled
Transmission: Three-speed manual with centre-mounted gearshift
Drivetrain: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Wheelbase: 136 inches (3, 454 mm)
Chassis: Separate ladder-frame construction
Suspension: Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Brakes: Mechanical rear-wheel brakes
Steering: Worm-and-sector steering
Electrical system: Six-volt
Body construction: Coachbuilt body mounted on a Packard chassis
Production period: The final year of the original Packard Twin Six, produced from 1916 to 1923.
The 1923 Packard Twin Six Sportster represents an exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire one of the great American motor cars of the early twentieth century. With comparatively few surviving examples and the added desirability of its magnificent Twin Six engine and sporting open coachwork, it possesses the rarity, presence and historical importance sought by serious collectors worldwide.
The finest early Packards have long held an important place within established international collections. Their engineering significance, exceptional build quality and association with America’s golden age of luxury motoring continue to distinguish them from more commonly encountered vintage cars. As surviving examples become increasingly difficult to secure, beautifully restored and well-documented cars of this calibre are likely to attract enduring collector interest.
While no collector vehicle can offer a guaranteed financial return, genuinely rare and significant automobiles have historically demonstrated an ability to preserve value over the longer term. This Packard should therefore be regarded not merely as a remarkable motor car, but as a tangible piece of automotive history, one to enjoy, carefully preserve and ultimately pass to the next generation.
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