1936 Packard 120-B Convertible Roadster

A true piece of American automotive history: a 1936 Packard One-Twenty B Convertible Roadster, previously owned by the late James F. Mariol, legendary GM designer and inventor of the best-selling Cozy Coupe children’s car. https://magazine.uc.edu/editors_picks/recent_features/cozycoupe.html This beautifully preserved Packard represents both timeless elegance and a direct link to one of the great creative minds in automotive design. Vehicle Highlights: • Model: 1936 Packard 120-B Convertible Roadster • Engine: 282 cu in straight-eight • Transmission: 3-speed manual with floor shift • Exterior: Thistle Green with tan convertible top • Interior: Period-correct tan leather upholstery, restored with attention to originality • Wheels/Tires: Classic Packard hubcaps with wide whitewall tires, including rear-mounted spare and trunk compartment storage • Condition: Highly presentable older restoration, meticulously maintained, with excellent chrome, brightwork, and trim • Accessories: Heater, tube radio (works), rear rumble seat, Goddess of Speed hood ornament, whitewall tyres, spotlights. Provenance: This Packard belonged to James F. Mariol, celebrated for his long career at GM and best known as the inventor of the Little Tikes Cozy Coupe, widely regarded as the most successful toy car ever built. Jim acquired the car in 1992 and fully restored it and remained with him until his passing in 2017 when it was passed to a member of the family. Mariol’s personal ownership adds immense historical significance, making this Packard not only a collectible automobile but also a conversation piece with design pedigree. Surviving roadsters are very scarce, and examples in such condition with such remarkable provenance are virtually unheard of.