Packard began development on what became known as the Packard 1A-2775 X-24 aircraft engine, which came to fruition and took to the skies for the first time at the 1927 Schneider Trophy race.

Cadillac had just announced a new V-16 engine and Packard had discontinued their V-12 in 1923, so the only choice for the ...

The once glamorous brand also lacked a V8 engine. Packard eventually introduced one in 1955, but it was too late. The company had already merged with Studebaker, which also struggled financially ...