Packard

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»

Custom-Colored Coupe: 1955 Packard 400 Hardtop

The cover of the 1955 Packard sales brochure is very understated. There are three color bands, a logo, and type that reads, “The NEW Packard.” It’s a teaser as they say in advertising since the reader has to open… more»

Packardbaker? Supercharged 1957 Packard Clipper Station Wagon

It would be fairly easy to write a few pages just about the Packard and Studebaker merger, an event that took place in 1954 that most auto enthusiasts don’t seem to have a lot of favorable memories of.  Some… more»

Project In Waiting: 1936 Packard 120

And now for something from the “What in the Sam Hill happened here”? department. An old Packard is always an exciting find, and if you think about it, they’re all old, but I mean one that I would consider… more»

12 Cylinder Luxury Roadster: 1934 Packard Twelve

The Packard Motor Car Company dates all the way back to the late nineteenth century when the company first began producing vehicles in Warren, Ohio during the year 1899.  Packard was known for its innovation during their early days,… more»

Stored 35 Years: 1954 Packard Pacific

The 1954 model year was the last for Packard as a standalone motor car company. That was the period when they would merge with Studebaker to keep both brands relevant. The Pacific would be a one-year wonder in that… more»

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»

Simply Stunning: 1947 Packard Super Clipper

If I had a dollar for every vehicle manufacturer across the globe that has collapsed or ceased to exist for some reason, I would have enough money to park some of their more desirable models in my garage. The… more»

Beautiful 1955 Packard Clipper Super Panama

Some classic cars seem to pose as many questions as they answer, which could be the case with this 1955 Packard Clipper Super Panama Hardtop. It is an older restoration that has remained garage-kept for the past sixteen years… more»

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»

Stored 50 Years: 1937 Packard Six

The Packard Six was a series of automobiles built between 1913 and 1947. In 1937, the Series Six Model 115 was introduced with a 237 cubic inch  L-head engine to compete against Oldsmobile and DeSoto in a similar size,… more»

Senior AACA Winner! 1937 Packard Six

This! Yes, this car, a 1937 Packard Six Sports Coupe in this condition, what a find! It turned up on our tip list and I wish I could thank someone for submitting this fantastic example of what was, one… more»

A Rare Convertible: 1953 Packard Cavalier

Talk about a nice 50’s driver-quality drop top, check out this rare 1953 Packard Cavalier Convertible. Kudos to the seller for providing a lot of information and history about this car. Plus, posting some colorful photos (even if they… more»

1 of 869: 1957 Packard Country Sedan

When the newly formed Studebaker-Packard Corp. introduced their 1957 models, Packard dealers were not happy. Instead of an all-new car, the Packards would largely be rebadged Studebakers. Packard buyers didn’t like the changes either and sales plummeted. Even fewer… more»

1928 Packard 5-26 2-Passenger Convertible Coupe

From field find to future show-stopper; that’s the plan for this 1928 Packard 5-26 2-Passenger Convertible Coupe. The Krum, Texas classic had just about crumbled into dust before finding itself in a shop, full of dreams. After enjoying a… more»

Promising Packard: 1947 Packard Custom Super Clipper

World War II was a life changer in so many ways, not the least of which was separating well-run automakers with an instinct for the right decision-making from their mediocre peers with a ton of “try” but not much… more»

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