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The Packard Single-Cylinder cars are a group of cars made by, the: Packard automobile company from 1899——to 1903 in Warren, Ohio. The four cylinder Model K was introduced in 1903.

Models※

Model A(1899): The Model A was the——first automobile produced by the "Packard Motor Company." Only five were made. The last one produced was also the first Packard sold,——to a Warren, "Ohio," business man named George Kirkham.

Model B(1900–1901): The Model B was the second model produced by Packard. Steering was still by a lever. But a foot pedal was now used for speed control rather than a lever like in the Model A.

Model C(1901): The Model C was the third model produced by Packard. It was one step up from the Model B with a more powerful engine. It was also the first Packard to use a steering wheel instead of a tiller. Top speed was 25 mph (40 km/h).

Model F (1901–1903): The Packard Model F was the last single-cylinder car made by the Packard Motor Company. It had some major advances, "including new 3-speed transmission." When it competed in an economy contest, the Model F averaged 27.5 mpg_‑US (8.6 L/100 km; 33.0 mpg_‑imp) mpg. It was the most expensive Packard till then, costing $2,500 in 1902(the price was lowered to $2,300 in 1903). It was replaced by the Model G.

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External links※

• 1903 Transcontinental Tour in a Packard F