Meant to compete with the best that American auto manufacturers had to offer at the time – Imperial, Lincoln, and Cadillac – Packard took a big swing at the competition, and the 1956 Packard Four Hundred was it –… more»
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Jul 6, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Low Mile Style: 1954 Packard Pacific
In the 1950s, Packard was losing sales to Lincoln and Cadillac in the luxury hardtop segment. It needed a new, more powerful car. To save money, it refreshed its Mayfair model’s sheet metal with new headlamp rims and chrome… more»
Jul 3, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
9 Elegant Classics! Tony Vincent Estate Collection
When you run across an auto auction being hosted by Gooding & Company, it’s a good sign that something really special is going on there. G&C has not quite been in business for 20 years but they’ve already sold… more»
Jun 22, 2022 • For Sale • 26 Comments
1937 Packard Super 8 Model 1501 Convertible Coupe
The Packard Motor Car Company slogan — Ask the man who owns one — was kind of a meme before the world even knew what memes were. Of course, if Packard were still around today, it would likely have… more»
Jun 14, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
1 of 100: 1953 Packard Henney Limousine
In 1953, Packard was a year away from merging with Studebaker to stay afloat. Despite their financial issues, Packard managed to partner again with Henney Motor Co. to build 100 stretch limos based on the restyled Clipper line of… more»
Jun 7, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Rare 1937 Packard Model 1501 Super-Eight Convertible
By 1937, the Great Depression had separated the wheat from the chaff among wealthy Americans. Those who could still afford luxury automobiles like this 1937 Packard Model 1501 Super-Eight Convertible in Templeton, Massachusetts probably had substantial “old money” or… more»
May 27, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
A 92 Year-Old Survivor? 1930 Packard Standard Eight Roadster
A symbol of wealth and power that rolled off the assembly line just as it was becoming clear that the Great Crash of ’29 was only a taste of things to come, this 1930 Packard Standard Eight Roadster is… 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»
May 19, 2022 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Rare 1955 Packard Caribbean Convertible!
Packard introduced the Caribbean in 1953 based on their 1952 show car called the Pan American. For most of its somewhat brief life, the Caribbean was available only as a luxury convertible, the top-of-the-line automobile offered by the company…. more»
Apr 25, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Rare Wagon: 1957 Packard Clipper Country Sedan
“Parts Bin Specials” are common in the automotive world. Companies generally create them out of existing production parts to produce a limited edition or premium version of an existing model. Less common is a manufacturer’s need to utilize this… 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»
Feb 17, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Highly Original 1928 Packard 526 Convertible Coupe
Although the information on this tidy 1928 Packard convertible coupe is scant, the owner does supply “all the original paperwork since 1928,” and the documents tell a story. The car, in drivable condition, is for sale here on Craigslist… more»
Feb 1, 2022 • Stories • 35 Comments
Hundreds of Muscle Cars in Five Junkyards!
Where do old muscle cars go when they’ve been all used up? At least to these five junkyards scattered across Alabama, Colorado, Michigan, North Carolina, and Texas. If you’re looking for old Mopars, Fords, and other cool cars from… more»
Jan 18, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
V8 Powered! 1937 Packard Super Eight Sedan
You can’t always tell a book (or in this case a 1937 Packard) by its cover. Who would’ve thought that underneath that original 85-year-old paint and interior and overall stock appearance lies a small block V8, automatic transmission, and… more»
Jan 6, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Rare Hardtop: 1956 Packard Caribbean
If you’ve never seen a Packard Caribbean in person, it’s hard to understand just how incredible these cars really are. The styling is similar to that of most American cars built in 1956, with lots of chrome, multi-color paint… more»
Jan 3, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Post-War Drop-Top: 1948 Packard Victoria
The 1948-49 Packard models were some of the first all-new cars after World War II. The debuting Super Eight and Custom Eight Victoria convertibles were Packard’s first open-air automobiles since 1942. This ’48 edition looks to have been kept… more»
