The Beginnings of the Legend:
Brass Era (1900-1918) Packard Cars
During the Brass Era, the Packard Motor Car Company established itself as a pinnacle of American luxury and engineering. Defined by gleaming polished brass radiators, oil lamps, and woodwork, early Packards cemented the famous corporate motto: "Ask the man who owns one."
View the classic Packard cars below, a sample of the types of vehicles on display at the Museum. The real joy is seeing them in person.
Stewardship of Classic Packard Cars
It takes a lot of planning and preparation to keep the vehicles in operating condition. America’s Packard Museum implements collections stewardship using all best professional practices, including the guidelines set by the American Alliance of Museums. Keeping the Packard story alive for this and future generations, and ensures renewal of the legacy of the greatest American automobile company. Find out more.
“My family came to the museum this weekend to see the cars and to take a few family pictures while we were there. Our visit was more precious than I could have imagined. We all admired the amazing collection of cars and Dad had lots of stories about working on cars from that era. His grandsons got to hear those tales firsthand. Priceless. I want to thank the entire staff for being so hospitable during our visit. It was a day we will never forget.” — With deepest gratitude, L.C. and family
