Packard Straight 8 426 Skiff Body Tourer

An exceptional Packard Single Six fitted with a bespoke 'Skiff'-style tourer body, exquisitely crafted by a specialist wooden boat builder and restorer and completed in 2015. This remarkable motor car was displayed at the London Concours of Elegance in 2021, has been featured in numerous leading publications including Octane, and has covered only minimal mileage since completion.This CarChassis 103784 was originally supplied with sedan coachwork on the shorter Packard chassis and spent much of its life in the USA. Following fire damage earlier in its history, it presented the ideal opportunity for a sympathetic and imaginative rebirth. Imported to the UK in 2010, the car was notably complete, allowing many original Packard fittings to be retained.The matching-numbers engine had already been rebuilt in America. During the conversion, the radiator height was reduced, steering column rake adjusted, pedals lengthened, and the suspension professionally reworked by Midlands Motor Springs to suit the dramatically lighter body.Construction & CraftsmanshipThe Skiff body was designed and built entirely from scratch using traditional boatbuilding techniques. An oak subframe, rubber-mounted to the chassis using original fixing points, supports hand-formed West African mahogany planking laid diagonally and horizontally, secured with copper boat nails and epoxy resin. The rear deck follows the same method, incorporating a concealed storage compartment and lift-off cover.The distinctive wooden wings were painstakingly formed from solid mahogany using bespoke formers, while the custom windscreen was handmade by the vendor, drawing on skills learned during an apprenticeship at Rolls-Royce. Weather equipment features steamed ash hood sticks, and the interior is trimmed in marine-grade leather.Finishing TouchesBespoke steps, brackets and fittingsNew wiring loom supplied from the USARefurbished headlampsNewly manufactured bonnetChassis finished in gloss black, bonnet in semi-gloss blackThe quality of the build was recognised with the Pride of Ownership Award at the 2015 NEC Classic Motor Show.History & DocumentationSince completion, the car has been used sparingly and remains in outstanding condition. It was later exhibited at the London Concours of Elegance 2021, generating significant interest. Featured in The Automobile, Octane and Classic Car Weekly.Offered with:Extensive build photographsShipping and registration documentsCopy of New Jersey titleCopies of publication featuresDon't miss out on the opportunity to own this exceptional vehicle.A fully managed delivery service is also available along with on site storage if required.We operate from a secure private location on an appointment only basis.Contact us today to arrange a viewing or to get more information.,
This 1926 Packard Straight 8 426 Skiff Body Tourer Estate is currently available for £66,995 in Gloucester Gloucestershire with Petrol engine and Manual gearbox. For more information or to arrange a viewing, click here to send us an email using form below.