1920 Packard 7-1/2 Ton Truck - Restored & Running

The last remaining 1920 Packard Model G 7-1/2 Ton Truck goes for a spin in 2009. 430 cubic inch, 4 cylinder engine. Top speed: 22 mph. Built by Packard Motor Car Company in Detroit.

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Autos & Vehicles

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• Packard
• truck
• antique truck
• old truck
• 1920

[tjeerd2006]

This Truck belonged ones to Don Letson who restored the Truck! He's driving this "beast"!

I saw this Truck back in '06 and was impressed!

[teeter1939]

@Kagaines He's still in a fairly low gear. I would guess that this truck would top out around 25 to 35 mph. I've been told that when this truck and similar open cab trucks were new, there was a gentleman's rule between truck manufacturers that solid tired trucks would go no faster than 18 mph, and pneumatic tired trucks could go faster, around 30 mph.

[BoudiccaBlanc]

Not much (if) faster than a horse; but it didn't have to be cleaned up after. xD

It's a beauty! :))

Thank you for sharing. :))

[Kagaines]

Its slower than I thought it would be...

[MrMrtiki]

Wow very nice .

[MegaZsolti]

cool truck

; )

[jmoyet]

lol i guess back then i didnt matter what time you delivered your cargo...