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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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No Reserve: 1954 Packard Convertible
It’s incredible how some classics will appear on our desks here at Barn Finds, and they are immediately recognizable. Such is the case with this 1954 Packard Convertible. Not only is it a rare vehicle, but we have featured… more»
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Supercharged Project! 1957 Packard Clipper
Both Packard Motor Car Co. and Studebaker Corp. were struggling in the early 1950s, so they merged in 1954 to form Studebaker-Packard Corp. Going into the deal, Packard had the stronger balance sheet and executive team, yet the Packard… more»
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No Reserve Ragtop: 1954 Standard Packard
Now, this is a convertible! Hats off to Packard who went down swinging so late in their game – what a shame! In 1954, the year that this convertible was built, Packard still had a lively line-up but the… more»
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30 Acres of Rusty Gold in Georgia!
Old Car City USA in White, Georgia professes to be the world’s largest known classic car junkyard. Across more than thirty acres, mostly wilderness, thousands of largely American-made cars have come to their final resting place here over the… more»
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24k Mile Running Project: 1957 Packard Clipper
Clipper was a Packard nameplate for several years, first between 1941-47 (with time off for WW2) and again from 1953-57. But the ’57 models were quite different than the Clippers that had come before, reworked Studebaker Presidents which were… more»
Save Them from the Crusher! Stash of Vintage Cars & Trucks
Located in the woods near Loudon, New Hampshire is a salvage yard that contains at least fifty old cars and trucks. There are more than that out there, but those are just the ones we could identify from some… more»
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236 Barn Finds At Auction In Upstate New York!
It is a shame not to meet or speak with C. Louis Abelove, Esquire for this article and his upcoming auction on November 22, 2021 because it is quite apparent that one of his passions in life has been… more»
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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»
