In 1921, Packard introduced the Single Six, a smaller, lessexpensive alternative to the big, V-12, Twin Six. Packard refinedthe Single Six and lowered its price over the next few years. TheSecond Series, introduced in December 1923, had four-wheel brakesand claimed 20-mpg economy. It easily outsold the new Single Eightintroduced at the same time due to its reliability and it'sthousand-dollar difference in price. The Third Series six,introduced in February 1925, did even better and contributed tomore than three-quarters of Packard sales. The Fourth Seriessix-cylinder Packard, now called simply "Six," was introduced inAugust 1926. The engine benefited from a new "Turbo-Head" withredesigned combustion chambers that boosted horsepower to 81. Newaluminum pistons and a redesigned intake manifold also contributedto the improved performance. This was also the first productionautomobile to use a hypoid differential, which, allowed for a lowerride height. The Packard Six was really doing well, outselling theEights four to one and resulting in a four-month waiting list. Thefinal iteration of the Packard Six (until a much smaller and lessexpensive model was built in 1937) was the Fifth Series Six,introduced on July 1, 1927. It came on 126" and 133" wheelbases andlabeled as Series 526 and 533. The 81 horsepower, 288.6 cubic inchdisplacement engine was refined with better lubrication, an oilfilter and four-point mounting. With nearly 22,000 built, the Sixstill outsold the Eights by a wide margin. One of less than fifteenknown to survive, this unusual 1927 Series 533 Four Passenger Coupeis finished in the same paint scheme that Packard featured in itssales literature for closed cars in 1928. With its chassis numberof 126713, it was one of the first Fifth Series Sixes built and waslikely built in late 1927. The four-passenger coupe body style isoften referred to by today's collectors as a victoria coupe. It isa very sporty two-door body design with suicide-style front doors,seating for four and a rear, bustle back trunk built into thebody-a feature that was used only on this particular body style. Itwas the second, most expensive six-cylinder Packard built with abase-selling price of 2,685.00. This particular example is beingoffered from the estate of a prominent local collector. While itsearly history is unknown, it was purchased about fifteen years agoand has been stored in a climate-controlled, museum-likeenvironment. During his ownership, this Packard was always wellmaintained and used sparingly. As an older restoration of a veryoriginal car, this 1927 Packard has a great look about it. Theexterior paint is older but well preserved. It has the usual wearone would expect from an older repaint. The paint has an overall,even but mellowed gloss to it and still shines well. It is likelythat this vehicle was never completely disassembled and has onlybeen repainted once. This car is not perfect by any means butdisplays itself nicely. There is a broken casting on the dash aswell as some other small defects. The windows are also a littlestiff going up and down. The body is rock solid. The doors open andclose like those of a bank vault with that solid sound that oneexpects to hear from a Packard of this era. The doors fit the bodywell and properly align with the cowl and rear quarters. Likewise,the hood aligns properly with the radiator shell and cowl. Thefenders are just as smooth underneath as they are on the top and donot appear to have even been damaged or repaired. This is really avery solid and well-preserved car. The lavish, cloth interiorinside this coupe is believed to be original. It shows just theright amount of wear from being almost 90 years old, yet, is veryclean and very presentable. The front passenger seat hinges forwardto allow access to the rear bench seat. Behind the driver's seat isa storage box that one could use for storing their hats or to hideother objects of importance. The seats, door panels and headlinerare very well preserved and have a great original look to them. Thedashboard and the wood trim items have a nice, mellowed glow totheir finish. The gauges are clean and clear. The chrome plating onthe original Packard drum headlamps, the radiator shell, bumpersand other accessories was likely redone many years ago when the carwas repainted and today, remains very clean. Under the hood, theoriginal Packard engine remains clean and well maintained. Theengine has its original and correct distributor, Packard carburetorand vacuum fuel delivery system. On the firewall, the Bijur chassisoiling system is in place with its control lever mounted inside,underneath the dashboard. The engine starts easily and runs well.As expected, it is smooth and quiet-a signature feature of theseearly Packard six cylinder engines. The underneath of the carappears largely original. There is no evidence of excessive wear ordamage to any of the chassis components and the chassis retainsmuch of its original hardware and fittings. This particular 1927Series 533 Packard Four Passenger Coupe is well equipped with manyfactory accessories including disc wheels, dual, side-mounted sparetires with covers rear view mirrors, a Packard moto-metertemperature gauge mounted on a Goddess of Speed mascot, dual, rearPackard tail lights, and a rear mounted luggage rack. Aftermarketaccessories including a pair of Trippe front driving lights,auxiliary rear taillights, and a set of air-horns, mountedunderneath the hood. Packard Sixes from 1925 to 1928 are recognizedby the Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) as Full Classics andeligible for all CCCA meets and CARavans. The Fifth Series Packardsare well respected by collectors and appreciated for their agiledriving qualities, ease of maintenance, and overall reliability.This example, with its rare, four-passenger coupe body will standout in any collection or show and will certainly be an enjoyableand comfortable car for long distance touring.