By the mid-twenties, Packard had positioned itself as one of the ultimate American motorcars. Competing as one of the "Three P's" (Packard, Peerless and Pierce-Arrow), the company was beginning its reign as the last word in luxury. So much so that its long-lived slogan, "Ask the Man Who Owns One", was firmly entrenched worldwide. Royalty, heads of state, captains of industry and the very wealthy made up its clientele.    

Possessing world-class engineering, the Model 426 2-4-passenger roadster was typically chosen by those who could afford the best. Although at the bottom of the company's price range, the Packard Six was a heavy, fast car that exuded a youthful zest; its seven-main-bearing engine delivered smooth, silky, whisper-quiet performance. The world knew you'd arrived when you pulled up in a Packard.

This rumbleseat roadster was purchased by the Cofers in 1960, making it the car that has been in the collection the longest. It is currently undergoing an extensive restoration and will rejoin its stablemates in the near future.

Engine:             6-cylinder, 288.6 cid, 82 hp
Wheelbase:      126"
Weight:            3545 lbs.
Price:               $2785
Serial #:           104390