Packard Single-Cylinder Explained

The Packard Single-Cylinder cars are a group of cars made by the Packard automobile company from 1899 to 1903 in Warren, Ohio. The four cylinder Model K was introduced in 1903.

Models

Model A(1899): The Model A was the first automobile produced by the Packard Motor Company. Only five were made. The last one produced was also the first Packard sold, to a Warren, Ohio, business man named George Kirkham.[1]

Model B(1900–1901): The Model B was the second model produced by Packard. Steering was still by a lever, but a foot pedal was now used for speed control rather than a lever like in the Model A.[1]

Model C(1901): The Model C was the third model produced by Packard. It was one step up from the Model B with a more powerful engine. It was also the first Packard to use a steering wheel instead of a tiller.[3] Top speed was 25mi/h.

Model F (1901–1903): The Packard Model F was the last single-cylinder car made by the Packard Motor Company. It had some major advances, including a new 3-speed transmission. When it competed in an economy contest, the Model F averaged 27.5mpgus mpg.[1] It was the most expensive Packard till then, costing $2,500 in 1902(the price was lowered to $2,300 in 1903[1]). It was replaced by the Model G.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Book: Kimes, Beverly. 1105–1141 . standard catalog of American Cars 1805-1942. 1996. Krause publications. 0-87341-428-4.
  2. Web site: Packard Motor Car Information - Packard Model Info. packardinfo.com. 13 January 2019.
  3. Web site: 1901 Packard Model C History, Pictures, Value, Auction Sales, Research and News. conceptcarz.com. 13 January 2019.
  4. Web site: Packard Motor Car Information - Packard Model Info. packardinfo.com. 13 January 2019.