1916 Packard Twin Six Camp Truck, Used by Henry B. Joy
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When the U.S. Army placed an order for 27 Packard transport trucks in 1916, company president Henry B. Joy traveled to Mexico to see the vehicles in action. General John J. Pershing employed the Packards in his pursuit of Pancho Villa. Joy used this truck on his Mexican trip. Later, Joy's family took it on camping trips in the United States.
When the U.S. Army placed an order for 27 Packard transport trucks in 1916, company president Henry B. Joy traveled to Mexico to see the vehicles in action. General John J. Pershing employed the Packards in his pursuit of Pancho Villa. Joy used this truck on his Mexican trip. Later, Joy's family took it on camping trips in the United States.
Artifact
Truck
Date Made
1916
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
37.115.1.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Helen N. Joy.
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Metal
Canvas
Rubber (Material)
Glass (Material)
Leather
Color
Olive green
Tan (Color)
Yellow
Black (Color)
Yellow
Dimensions
Diameter: 3 in (Bore)
Length: 5 in (Stroke)
Diameter: 28 in
Width: 68.5 in
Height: 97 in
Wheelbase: 135 in
Length: 202 in
Inscriptions
Hubs: PACKARD MOTOR CAR CO. DETROIT MICH. U.S.A. Hood ornament: LINCOLN / HIGHWAY / MOTOMETER CO. N.Y. U.S.A. / BOYCE / MOTO-METER Stove: GAS ENGINE AND POWER CO. / AND / CHARLES L. SEABURY & CO. / CONSOLIDATED / SIZE 1 SPEEDWAY NO.1 / ALCOHOL RANGE / MORRIS HEIGHTS ON THE HARLEM, NEW YORK CITY
Specifications
Make & Model: 1916 Packard Twin Six camp truck
Maker: Packard Motor Car Company, Detroit, Michigan
Engine: V-12, L-head valves, 424 cubic inches
Transmission: 3-speed manual
Height: 97 inches
Wheelbase: 135 inches
Width: 68.5 inches
Overall length: 202 inches
Horsepower: 43
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