By 1958, Packard was barely casting a shadow, buried inside an also-struggling Studebaker. The Detroit facility had been leased to Curtiss-Wright to make jet engines and Packard-badged cars were being made in South Bend based on Studebaker models. So… more»
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Sep 4, 2023 • For Sale • 45 Comments
This Is The End: 1958 Packard 58L Sedan
Here is the ignominious end to one of America’s most prestigious Marques – the Packard. This 1958 “Sedan” as the Packard brochure so named it, and also known officially as Model 58L, was the last model that the storied… more»
May 9, 2023 • For Sale • 61 Comments
Last of the Line: 1958 Packard
The 1958 model year was the swan song for the Packard brand. After the merger with Studebaker in 1954, the marque would morph into rebadged Studebakers after 1956 to cut costs. These “Packardbakers” were not well-received by Packard dealers… more»
Nov 3, 2022 • For Sale • 49 Comments
Wine Country Barn Find: 1958 Packard 58L Coupe
As one of a reported 675 hardtop coupes made in Packard’s last year – or, Studebaker-Packard’s last year- this 1958 Packard Series 58L was one of three body styles with the 58L series designation, with a four-door sedan and… more»
Oct 1, 2022 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Used Car Lot Packardbaker: 1958 Packard Wagon
Sometimes the end of life is beautiful. Other times, fate deals a rather grim hand. For the once stately Packard marque, the end was ugly and totally lacking in the dignity that the brand deserved. Now, one of the… more»
Sep 15, 2022 • For Sale • 64 Comments
Twin Fin Finale: 1958 Packard Hardtop Coupe
Of all the independent automakers, Packard was the company we all wish could have made it. After decades of producing some of the finest automobiles the world has ever seen, the beleaguered company was purchased by Studebaker and suffered… more»
May 19, 2022 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Last Gasp Model: 1958 Packard Hawk
When I first saw this 1958 Packard Hawk, it set my mind racing. The Hawk represented the last hurrah for the company before production ground to a halt. It made me wonder whether a carmaker has ever gone out… more»
Mar 6, 2022 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Last of the Line: 1958 Packard Sedan
The 1958 model year would be the last for the storied Packard brand. Having merged with Studebaker in 1954 in the hopes that both brands could continue to be relevant, that turned out not to be practical. The 1957-58… more»
Nov 9, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Rare Supercharged 1958 Packard Hawk
After Studebaker and Packard got together in 1954, Packard-branded cars would be gone four short years later. Packard automobiles built in 1957-58 were rebadged Studebakers and would be the last to carry that famous name which went back almost… more»
Aug 3, 2021 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Rare Supercharged 1958 Packard Hawk
Packard automobiles built-in 1957-58 were rebadged Studebakers and would be the last to carry that storied name, which dated to 1899. One of those cars was the Packard Hawk, a Studebaker Golden Hawk with a “fish mouth” grille. But… more»
May 23, 2021 • For Sale • 34 Comments
End of the Line: 1958 Packard Hawk
After the merger of Studebaker and Packard in 1954, both brands continued to struggle for customers, especially Packard. The 1956 models would be the last built specifically by Packard, with the 1957-58 cars being rebadged Studebakers for the most… more»
Oct 21, 2020 • Classifieds •
BF Classified: 1958 Packard 58Y-L8
Seller’s Description: For your consideration is a 1958 Packard 4 door sedan….. a true barn find in excellent condition considering its age. This was the last year for the Packard name badge. It is model #58L-Y8 and only 1200… more»
Aug 10, 2019 • For Sale • 27 Comments
End of The Line: 1958 Packard Hawk
On January 7, 1956, at the Chicago Auto Show, Packard unveiled a concept car called the Predictor. It was designed to showcase numerous innovations that Packard saw as part of its future in American motoring. Sadly, the only thing… more»
May 6, 2019 • For Sale • 29 Comments
1-of-588: 1958 Packard Hawk
In 1958, Packard as a manufacturer was in its death throes, and production ended before that year was completed. This marked the demise of a once great marque that had been producing cars since 1899. Rubbing salt into the… more»
Dec 22, 2018 • For Sale • 13 Comments
1 of 588: 1958 Packard Hawk
For the rapidly dying Packard, the Hawk represented one component in the last roll of the dice for the company. That it was ultimately unsuccessful, and Packard quietly disappeared in late 1958 is now part of motoring history. With… more»
Sep 8, 2018 • For Sale • 25 Comments
End Of The Line: 1958 Packard 58L “Starlight”
The 1958 Packard 58L 2-door hardtop was never officially given a model name but it became known by some as a “Starlight”, even though this name was actually used by Studebaker. This 1958 Packard is offered for sale here… more»
