Equipment
RHD. 432 cubic inch inline four, 3 speed, double chain drive. Light Grey wood spoke wheels, Grey accent, Red coachlines, dual rear wheels, solid tires, Solar acetylene headlights, Solarclipse acetylene spotlight on firewall, kerosene sidelights, seven bench seats each wide enough for five or six passengers, Sterling clock, canopy roof with brass posts, bulb horn. Sequential shift gearbox. double chain drive. Show restored. Great paint and striping, brilliant brass. A striking piece of commercial vehicle history. Reputedly used for tours at Yosemite then by a gold mine operator in Yreka. Restored by Stu Laidlaw in 2001, twice used in the Pasadena Rose Parade and at Pebble Beach where it transported the honorary judges to the award ramp. Very festive, distinctive and believed to be the only Packard ATD to survive. No Reserve. Otis Chandler Collection.
Market commentary
A delightful vehicle that has abundant practical uses but is even better suited for impractical, fun, ones. The new owner will get plenty of satisfaction out of this ATD buss appearances and in the process join in the increasingly popular truck and commercial vehicle collecting subset with a truly distinctive vehicle.