Rare, superbly restored antique truck. AACA national award winner from Hyman Ltd

1920 Packard Model E Truck We have one of the largest collections of quality collector cars in the United States. For over 25 years. we have specialized in finding the most unique vehicles in the world. See our page above to view our collection of over 100 of the world's best collector cars. 1920 Packard Model E Truck Packard built trucks with the same attention to detail. strength and quality that it applied to automobiles. Produced only from 1905-1923. Packard trucks are an overlooked part of the history of the marque. This 1920 Packard Model E 3-ton should go a long way toward refurbishing the reputation and recognition of Packard trucks. It has been absolutely beautifully restored to better than new condition for the Miller & Hartman wholesale grocery company in Lancaster. Pennsylvania whose name — along with client Anheuser Busch’s Prohibition era Bevo (‘The Beverage’) drink — is proudly carried on the truck’s screenside body. Miller & Hartman had a fleet of six Packard trucks in the 1920′s and as the company’s 125th anniversary approached it came upon this truck gathering dust in a Danbury. Connecticut lumber yard where it had reputedly accumulated only 16. 00 miles since it was built. Offered for sale by its 94-year old owner because ‘it’s getting too hard to crank the old thing’. it was the ideal vehicle to commemorate Miller & Hartman’s long history. It was acquired in 1989 and immediately began a full restoration to its present magnificent condition. With its hood and fenders finished in black. the frame and running gear brightly contrasting in bright red and the screenside body finished in green it rides on wood spoke wheels with solid rubber tires. The enclosed cab is upholstered in black set off against varnished wood and utilitarian black painted floors. firewall. steering column and a freestanding binnacle with the engine controls. Exterior trim is similarly utilitarian in black paint. even the radiator with its Boyce MotoMeter cap. cab-mounted acetylene headlights and supplemental cowl lights. The identification is hand-painted in gold outlined in black or light green. a premiere example of the sign painter’s art. The cargo compartment has a fixed white composite covered wood plank roof and wood floor with roll-down sides for weather protection. The wood is highly varnished throughout — where it isn’t flawlessly painted. Power comes from a fixed-head side valve inline four cylinder engine with magneto ignition. a multi-disc clutch. 4-speed sliding gear transmission. worm drive and full-floating rear axle. The service brake is applied on the driveshaft while rear wheel expanding drum brakes are available for emergencies. The enclosed cab. with tall oval quarter windows that give it extra elegance. is unusual for a truck of this era when drivers were descended from tough-as-nails teamsters accustomed to enduring privation in all seasons. The magnificent restoration earned Miller & Hartman AACA National First prize. Senior status in 1990. Grand National in 1992 and an AACA Silver Platter and runs and drives beautifully. It comes with a copy Packard Operation and Care manual and a hard cover book “Building on the Past. a 125 Year History of Miller & Hartman 1869-1993″ as well as three framed photos: one as-found. one as-restored and the third of one of the original Miller & Hartman Packard trucks. This is without doubt one of the finest early 20th century trucks in existence. repeatedly judged as the best and then maintained in show-ready condition. It exhibits little evidence of use. even on the cab floors and step plates. The solid rubber tires are crisp and unworn. It would steal the show at a Packard meet or at any car or truck event. In quality. construction. restoration and maintenance this is a rare and imposing Packard that endorses the quality and reliability which made Packard one of the world’s leading vehicle makers. Please call 877-550-9627 for further details! Auction Terms Bid with confidence! If you are the winning bidder. and you come to our facility to inspect it. and don’t like it. we will refund your money…no questions asked! Our reserve price has been set fairly. If the reserve is not met. the high bid will be considered. and the highest bidder will be contacted through an eBay personal offer. Please feel free to call us with any questions before bidding. we are available by phone Monday – Friday 9am -5pm. and Saturday 9:30am- 3:30pm @ 877-554-9627 Hyman Ltd. reserves the right to notify bidders and cancel this auction at any time. If you do not intend to purchase the vehicle described above. please do not bid. We cannot accept any bid retractions in the last 24 hours of the auction. All vehicles are available for personal inspection. We invite you to come visit our 100 car showroom. located just a few miles from the St. Louis International Airport. If you are the winning bidder. and wish to view the car personally. you or your agent have five days in which to complete your inspection. Remember. if for any reason you don’t like the car. we will refund your deposit. no questions asked. within this five day period. It is important to bear in mind that a vehicle is “NEW” only once and that all pre-owned vehicles. regardless of age. mileage. or level of restoration. are subject to cosmetic wear and mechanical failure. These understandings are essential to the realistic expectations of collector car ownership. It is for this reason that we encourage a personal inspection prior to delivery to help ensure your satisfaction. Please note that any mileage listed in the auction are what is showing on the odometer. and unless otherwise specified are not guaranteed to be actual miles. All vehicles are sold as-is. where-is. with no warranties expressed or implied. All sales are final. Payment Terms A 20% deposit must be received within 48 hours of auction end. Deposit is fully refundable if purchaser inspects the vehicle within the 5 day inspection period. and for any reason does not like the car. Final payment must be received within five business days of close of auction. unless other arrangements are made. Payment can be made by cashier’s check or by bank wire transfer. Shipping Terms Purchaser to pay $300. 00 documentation fee and all transportation costs. We are happy to assist you in finding shipping. and will contact the shipper on your behalf. Prices and quality of service vary greatly. and we will work hard to get you a reasonable price with a reputable company. 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