26 Packard Trunk

Hi, I don't know a lot about the 26s - what size trunk does it take? Is it one that fits up next to the body and conforms to the curves of the back of the car or just a plain rectangular trunk? Dave Mitchell

Thanks. Actually, on a 26 Club Sedan, the trunk sits on a ledge in the back over the gas tank, in between the back of the cabin and the spare tire. Its all squared off so the trunk is rectangular. Measurements are about 40 inches long by about 18 inches wide. The trunk opens from the top. If its any help, the part number is 141659.

If it is rectangular, then the usual Packard accessory trunk should do the job. There are a couple of different trim levels on the same basic trunk which is 36 X 18 and about 21 high and leather or imitation leather covered. The difference is mostly in the decoration on the corners, some have leather reinforced corners, some small plated metal corners and some large and rather sytlized plated metal corners. Usually there are snaps around the bottom of the trunk so that a weatherproof cover typically of the same material as a convertible top could be attached. Fitted cases were also available. If you are interested, I will look in my collection of trunks and take some photos for you, and perhaps find one that will fit your needs. You can contact me directly at packard12s@hotmail.com Hope this helps. Dave