The car that enabled Packard to survive the Great Depression, the One Twenty was intended as a less expensive model that cost less than half of what the Senior models did, while still offering genuine Packard quality and straight eight-cylinder performance. Created under the supervision of Packard president Alvan Macauley and new hire George T. Christopher, it embraced the rounded, streamlined appearance that was becoming so popular at the time, with a steeply raked radiator shell and smooth fenders. More importantly, with its traditional Packard radiator outline, red hexagon hubcaps, and prominent Packard badges, it had the classic “look” expected by the company’s longtime clients.

The sleek 1936 One Twenty convertible sedan offered here, from the second year of production, was acquired by its current owner in California, as a solid car that had been fully restored. It is equipped with a three-speed transmission and the options of a working AM radio, a dashboard clock mounted on the glove box door, Trippe driving lights, and a trunk rack, as well as dual side-mounted spares. Finished in glamorous red with a tan leather interior and tan cloth top, it is equipped with original California plates, completing a wonderful presentation.

These are some of the finest driving and tour automobiles of their era and can be enjoyed comfortably on modern highways. This is an excellent example and ready for a new owner to experience Packard’s legendary quality for themselves.