08/06/2026
Recently we had the privilege of helping get two incredible Packards through compliance, and even for us, these cars were out of the ordinary.
The black car is a 1936 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe — a serious luxury car from the Art Deco era. It's powered by Packard’s straight-eight engine, with a long bonnet, tall Packard grille, flowing guards, side bonnet louvres, and a beautifully detailed dashboard. In its day, this was not ordinary transport — it was one of America’s prestige motor cars.
The blue open tourer is a 1928 Packard Touring Car, wearing period-style California plates. This is the earlier era of motoring: big upright radiator, external spare wheel, open bodywork, running boards, mechanical feel, and a seven-passenger touring layout built for proper long-distance travel. Nearly 100 years old, and still being used as intended.
What makes these cars special isn’t just their age. It’s the engineering. Packard built its reputation on smooth engines, strong chassis, quality coachwork, and luxury at a time when owning a car like this was a major statement.
You can also see how quickly car design changed between the two vehicles.
The 1928 Packard still has that proud vintage look — upright, open, exposed, and mechanical.
The 1936 Packard is lower, longer, sleeker, and far more refined, with styling moving toward the streamlined luxury cars of the late 1930s.
Same badge, same prestige, but almost a decade of progress between them.
For us, vehicles like this are a reminder that towing isn’t always just about moving a car from A to B. Sometimes you’re looking after history, craftsmanship, and someone’s pride and joy.
Whether it’s a daily driver, a campervan, a classic, or a rare pre-war Packard that has crossed the Pacific Ocean, the job is the same:
Careful loading.
Secure transport.
Respect for the vehicle.
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