This 1926 Packard 243 7-Passenger Touring is a 143″ wheelbase Senior Packard which has been in the seller’s family for 40 years and was partially recommissioned by the seller’s father. Power comes from a 357ci inline-eight paired to a 3-speed manual transmission. The car was ultimately finished to a drivable standard after his father’s passing, and it is said to retain its original Spanish leather interior. Said to run, drive, and stop as it should, the car appears to be nearly complete with intact but aging trim. It was originally sold the US and came to the seller’s family in Canada from California. This Packard is sold with a clean British Columbia title in the seller’s name.

The body wears an older repaint, and the seller notes some areas of touchup are present. The top has not been replaced in the last 40 years and is intact with some staining present. Wind deflectors that attach to the windshield are included. The seller was the last person to drive the car at length, and used it to take himself, his friends, and their dates to their high school graduation dance in 1981. The tires date at least to the family’s 1977 purchase of the car.

The brightwork on this Packard shows some pitting and crazing as seen above.

The oval-shaped fuel gauge and another small fitting above and to the left of the steering column are missing, and the shift knob appears to be an aftermarket unit. The wooden steering wheel is intact and shows a moderate patina.

The seller reports that the Spanish leather upholstery is all original. There are two jump seats which increase the total seating capacity to seven. Original fitted luggage is also included.

The 357ci straight-eight was good for 85 horsepower when new and was commended for its smoothness thanks to a balanced crankshaft and Lanchester vibration damper. The engine was not removed or rebuilt during the recommissioning. Per the seller, the car runs, drives, and stops, though it has only been driven about ten miles since the refurbishment was completed.

Some spares are included, such as the extra brake drums and leaf spring pictured above. Other spares include a new carburetor, spare generator and starter, as well as a selection of cigar lighters and other small items.