Packard Six & One-Ten & 115

Packard introduced its junior cars, starting with the Six and evolving into the One-Ten and 115, as a direct response to the Great Depression. These models offered Packard's renowned quality and styling at a lower price point, allowing the company to compete with brands like Buick and LaSalle. The strategy worked, and these inline-6 powered cars became Packard's volume sellers, ensuring the brand's survival through a difficult economic period.

Today, these models represent an accessible entry point into pre-war car collecting. They provide the classic Packard experience with a durable and relatively simple 245 cubic-inch L-head engine that's easier to maintain than the complex 8 and 12-cylinder engines in senior Packards. The market is stable, with an average price around $25,000 making them a great value for anyone seeking the style and prestige of a 1930s or 1940s American classic.

Prices range from about $4,000 for project cars to over $53,000 for concours-quality examples and rare body styles.