When was the last time you saw one of these, a 1958 Packard station wagon? In my case, never! I know 1958 was the end of the line for Packard, and this once great marque was reduced to that… more»
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One of 2,000 Golden Anniversary Cars: 1949 Packard
In the 1970s and 1980s, there was no shortage of “special editions” emerging from America’s automobile factories. From pace cars to anniversary editions, customers were deluged with these marketing exercises. Before this period, automakers were somewhat more reserved. This… more»
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Last Real Deal: 1956 Packard Four Hundred
For most people, Packard died in 1956. Studebaker-based Packards were around for two more years, but dealers and customers weren’t impressed. After the 3,224 Packard Four Hundreds (aka 400s) rolled off the assembly line in ’56 (along with some… more»
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Solid 1950 Packard Eight Woody Wagon Project
Having entered my sixth decade of life recently, I’m old enough to recall when cars were primarily built from metal, before all those plastic components became the norm. However, I’m not quite of the age to remember when station… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1940 Packard Senior Super 8
Packard built its reputation on elegance and engineering, and by 1940, the Senior Series Super Eight was among the most refined cars you could buy in America. Sleek, imposing, and replete with quiet prestige, these pre-war Packards carried a… more»
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Drive Or Restore: 1954 Packard Clipper Deluxe
The year 1954 was a time of change for the U.S. automotive industry. American Motors was created as a result of Nash and Hudson merging. Later in the year, the exalted Packard Motor Car Company acquired Studebaker, in what… more»
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Third Owner: Very Clean 1952 Packard 200
By 1952, the sun was setting on one of America’s most iconic auto manufacturers, Packard. It wasn’t all over yet, but it was headed that way with rapidity. Today’s discovery, courtesy of Curvette, is a Packard 200 Club Coupe,… more»
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BF Auction: 1931 Packard Model 840 DeLuxe Sedan
One of the “Three P’s” of luxury car manufacture, Packard (along with Pierce-Arrow and Peerless) was best described in one of the big hardcover collectible car books of my youth as a locomotive. Indeed, this 1931 (or, more accurately… more»
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Postwar Style: 1949 Packard Standard Eight Sedan
Any automotive historian knows that Packard’s star waned in the postwar years, even though that wasn’t immediately apparent. The Twenty-Second Series Packard was introduced in 1947, and although Packard was historically loath to assign model year designations, Packards from… more»
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Selling for Grandpa: 1953 Packard Clipper
Packard’s Clipper was produced in three tranches, beginning in the pre-war period. The 1941 Clipper was one of the last completely new designs from any car company before the war started, looking completely unlike any Packard before it. The… more»
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Factory Supercharged: 1957 Packard Clipper Wagon
Some classics tick so many boxes that it is impossible to identify their greatest attribute. This 1957 Packard Clipper Country Sedan is a perfect example of that dilemma. Its relative rarity is one of its strengths, while the seller’s… more»
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Collection Find: 1947 Packard Clipper
While most enthusiasts are happy to park one classic in their garage, others are fortunate enough to accumulate a collection of desirable and historic vehicles. This 1947 Packard Clipper recently emerged from such a collection and is ready to… more»
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Gorgeous and Rare: 1953 Packard Caribbean Convertible
There was once a time when driving off the lot in a new Packard signaled to the world that you were a success. That was undoubtedly the case when the Caribbean emerged in 1953. Available in Convertible form until… more»
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BF Auction: 1951 Packard Patrician 400
Packard entered 1951 with a range of vehicles representing its first genuine post-war new models. The Patrician 400 Sedan was its “senior” offering, with the company finding homes for 9,001 of these classics during the first production year. The… more»
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Runs and Drives! 1948 Packard Super Eight Sedan
Pity poor Packard. From its founding in 1899, it rose to prominence in the 1920s and ’30s making luxury cars for wealthy customers. But the Great Depression dealt it a near-fatal blow, and the rise of Ford and GM… more»
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For Parts or Restore? 1955 Packard Caribbean
I am going out on a limb here: I think this seller might want to consider parting out this 1955 Packard Caribbean rather than selling it as is, but let’s see what Barn Finders think. The Packard is advertised… more»
