1922 Packard Twin Six
1922 PACKARD TWIN SIX CAPE TOP BY BRUNN
Chassis: Packard Twin Six Coachbuilder: Brunn & Company Year: 1922
"An Award-Winning Icon of Originality and Innovation"
Vehicle Specifications:
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Make: Packard
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Model: Twin Six
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Body Type: Cape Top Two-Door
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Engine: 424 cubic inch (6.9-liter) V-12
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Power: 90 HP
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Year: 1922
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Coachbuilder: Brunn & Company, Buffalo
Historical Context:
The Packard Twin Six epitomized American luxury motoring in the 1920s, combining unrivaled performance, smoothness, and elegance. Its 60-degree V-12 engine made it the favored choice among those who demanded sophistication, power, and mechanical excellence.
Provenance and Exceptional History:
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Specially commissioned by Agnes Jane Reeves Greer, an innovative industrialist and pioneer in the steel industry and communications.
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Unique, one-of-a-kind Brunn coachwork explicitly designed by Agnes Greer, featuring her distinctive design without doors.
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Owned by the Greer family until the early 1970s, prominently displayed in parades and events.
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Later acquired by the Canton Classic Car Museum, Ohio, showcasing meticulous preservation.
Awards and Recognition:
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First-place winner in the Prewar Preservation Class at the prestigious 2014 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.
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Completed the challenging Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance, demonstrating its exceptional drivability and reliability.
Originality and Condition:
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Remarkably preserved with just 12,750 original miles.
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Original black paintwork from the 1920s, still in outstanding condition.
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Interior retains original tan broadcloth rear seats, black leather front seats (protected by covers), and authentic black leather cape top.
Unique Features:
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Bespoke, doorless design reflecting Agnes Jane Reeves Greer’s unique vision.
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Documented, unbroken ownership history and impeccable provenance.
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Preservation class excellence, suitable for the most discerning collectors and prestigious classic car events.
Summary:
This extraordinary 1922 Packard Twin Six Cape Top by Brunn is an unparalleled example of early 20th-century luxury motoring, remarkable for its originality, prestigious coachwork, and storied provenance. It represents a unique opportunity to acquire a piece of automotive and American industrial history, cherished for its elegance, performance, and the visionary woman who brought it to life.