About my Packard
My Packard is a beautifully looked after and refurbished 1939 Packard Six Automobile
It's original list price was $US995, and it featured very advanced suspension and a manual Overdrive system that was quite groundbreaking at the time. It certainly looks a lot heavier than it's empty weight of 1550kg, and the straight six, 4.0 litre engine produces 100bhp, more than enough to allow this wonderful old car to get around in style! All this class comes at a small cost however, and at only 3 miles (5 kilometers) per litre, you certainly want to be good friends with your local service station owner...
It seats six people with comfort, although the New Zealand Passenger Service Licence only allows it to carry 4 passengers and a driver. The rear benchseat in particular has been described by many as "more like a living room sofa than a car seat", and the car is certainly very comfortable and quiet to travel in.
So, why not let me share this wonderful Old Lady of the road with you. I hope you will get as much enjoyment as I do out of the attention and curiousity my Packard attracts; this is truly an experience you don't want to miss.
