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Packard One-Twenty

1935 – 1941 · USA

Packard›One-Twenty

The Packard Twelfth Series One-Twenty, manufactured by the Packard Motor Car Company in Detroit, was introduced in 1935 and ran until 1941, briefly halting production in 1938. The car was labeled 'One-Twenty' to signify its wheelbase. This model marked Packard's foray into the mid-range eight-cylinder automobile sector, a departure from their usual high-end luxury offerings. The advent of the One-Twenty, alongside the Six/One-Ten models, marked a turning point for Packard as they started to lose their dominance as a premier luxury American automotive brand. This shift in strategy mirrored moves made by competitors such as GM's LaSalle, Chrysler's Airstream