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Packard Six

1912 – 1939 — USA

Packard, a renowned American luxury automobile company based in Detroit, Michigan, was established in 1899 and ceased production of its iconic vehicles in 1958 in South Bend, Indiana. Alongside Peerless Motor Company and Pierce-Arrow, Packard was one of the esteemed "Three Ps" known for crafting top-tier luxury automobiles, a status that persisted until World War II. Acquiring a Packard symbolized prestige, and surviving models are commonly showcased in museums and prestigious car collections. Noted for its pioneering advancements, Packard vehicles introduced groundbreaking features such as the modern steering wheel, air conditioning in passenger cars, and one of the earliest mass-produced 12-cylinder engines derived from developing the Liberty L-12 engine utilized in World