It’s hard to believe that Packard made such a fine car as this 1955 Packard Caribbean convertible not long before the whole company closed their doors. These were and still are amazing cars. This car is all original, believe… more»
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Holy Roller: 1942 Packard Henney Hearse
Packard’s relationship with Henney Motor Company of Freeport, Illinois, is well documented. The agreement between the two companies focused largely on the production of flower and funeral cars, like this 1942 Packard hearse. The relationship between the two companies… more»
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1 of 159 Made: 1958 Packard Wagon
With only 159 of these 1958 Packard Wagons produced in the company’s last year, they’re the definition of rare. They’re also slightly awkward and/or ungainly, scale-wise, which makes me like them even more. This example is listed on eBay in… more»
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Muffler Shop Find: 1954 Packard Convertible
Imagine looking into the gloom of an old muffler shop and seeing the dusty shapes of old cars and piles of parts. In the midst of all this sits a red Packard Convertible. What’s not to love about a classy… more»
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1924 Packard Single Eight – Stored since 1962!
Many 1920s Packards render enthusiasts stunned and mute as effectively as a Star Trek Phaser, either with their stately elegance or (in this case) their sense of history. Two-door sedans appear rarely; indeed the seller claims this one alone… more»
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No Name Dropping Needed: 1941 Packard Clipper
The seller stopped loving this Packard today…okay, that’s my one and only tortured George Jones reference for this post; this 1941 Packard Clipper, we are told, once belonged to the country legend, but the fact is tossed off and,… more»
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True Barn Find! 1955 Packard Patrician
Packard leveraged an attractive redesign and exciting new technology for 1955. Thanks to Matt P. for spotting this 1955 Packard Patrician located in Cream Ridge, New Jersey and listed here on Central New Jersey craigslist.org. Last inspected in 1999,… more»
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Back in Black! 1937 Packard 115-C Custom
According to the seller, Packard built fewer than 2000 of these Packard Six five-passenger touring coupes in 1937, the body style’s first year. Packard sold an even larger two-door coupe in the 120 series (8 cylinder) similar to this,… more»
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Faded Glamour: 1946 Packard Clipper
By the time this Packard rolled out of Detroit in 1946, the company was the last of the “three P’s” of American luxury cars still standing—Pierce-Arrow and Peerless being the fallen two—and alas, the less patrician Clipper models that… more»
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Original Interior and Paint: 1929 Packard 645 Dietrich
Consummately elegant and purposeful, this Deitrich-bodied 1929 Packard 645 Deluxe Eight Roadster rides on the same 145 inch wheelbase as a 2016 Ford F-150 SuperCab XL, the longest wheelbase of any American car in 1929. This seven passenger touring car… more»
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Butchered But Running! 1932 Packard 902 Coupe
Looking proud but haggard, this once-elegant Packard actually runs! Still it clearly needs more than a wax and a tune-up before reflecting any blue sky at Pebble Beach. The 1932 Packard 902 Standard 8 Rumble Seat Coupe is listed… more»
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Ronald Reagan’s 1942 Packard Clipper 6 Convertible
World War II largely curtailed American automobile production as automakers focused on producing machines of war. Few passenger cars were built during the war years, and new designs were largely put on hold. This probably explains why this 1942 Packard… more»
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$2,500 Three Pack: Packard Hearse and Sedans
A classic hearse may be a slightly strange or ominous vehicle to take on as a project, but the Packard Henney converted ambulances and hearses are sleek looking wagons, that aren’t that common to see running, or otherwise. The… more»
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Sunset Boulevard: 1950 Packard Deluxe Eight Sedan
Looking at this sadly rusting but still recognizable 1950 Packard Deluxe Eight Sedan, I’m reminded of Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard thinking she’s ready for her close up at the end of the movie. I can’t really see an economical… more»
EXCLUSIVE: 1954 Packard Patrician
Seller Description: I purchased my Patrician in summer of 2009 while on a business trip to San Diego via a friend of a friend that was using it as his local daily driver until mid-2000. I have all the… more»
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Pair Of Dusty 1951 Packard Patricians
Now this is a cool sight! While this barn find might not be a muscle car or even an incredibly desirable model, there aren’t too many things as cool as a ’50s American convertible, in this case a Packard,… more»
