Packard 1956

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During its two years in production, the was built in Packard's Detroit facilities, and considered part of Packard's senior model range. The model name was dropped from the Patrician model range at the beginning of the model range, however the Patrician name continued to occupy the premium trim level Packard from through For the name was re-employed by Packard and assigned to the automaker's senior model range two-door hardtop. Production totals for came to 7, units for the Packard Four Hundred, and 3, units for Jamaican Yellow and Dover White, push button automatic, and a beautiful yellow and black interior this Packard has it all

Packard 1956

The Vehicle Number VN was found on a plate attached to the left front door post. Engine serial numbers were located on a boss at the upper left-hand side of the cylinder block. Packard again used the last two digits of the calendar year as the first two symbols of the series and model designations. Therefore, the first two symbols used to identify cars, series and models were. Clipper Deluxe Touring Sedan. Clipper Super Touring Sedan. Clipper Super Hardtop Coupe. Clipper Custom Touring Sedan. Clipper Custom Hardtop Coupe. Executive Touring Sedan.

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The Packard Executive was introduced on March 5, to fill a perceived price gap between the prestige Packard Patrician line and the new Clipper marque, which was in its first year as a separate marque. In previous years, Clipper models had been Packards. The Executive was created by combining the Clipper Custom's body, complete with its distinctive tail light design, and installing the front fenders, hood, and radiator grille assembly of the senior Packard models. It also used the Clipper Custom's inch 3, mm wheelbase and its cu in 5. This contrasted with the engine used by the top level Packard Patrician, which displaced cu in 6. Beyond the senior Packard grille and front end sheet metal, Executives were further distinguished from the Clipper line by a unique side trim design that made reference to the senior Packards, and allowed for two-toned paint schemes.

Feast your eyes on one of the world's most advanced luxury automobiles: innovative, powerful and opulent, with a presence commanding enough that the Soviets copped it as a staff car for KGB and high-ranking party officials for decades to come. In its day, the Packard received rave reviews for its push-button transmission, advanced torsion bar suspension and unsurpassed comfort. It also ushered the modern-style limited-slip differential into the mainstream and placed second in its class in the Mobil Economy Run that year, checking in with 18 MPG--the first-place Imperial managed It's a floating ride, the sort that you expect to wallow through hard turns. No such thing.

Packard 1956

During the summer of , buyers were anxiously awaiting the all-new Packards that were on deck for a model year debut. The reception was quite positive, and model year sales rebounded from 's lackluster figures to just over , automobiles despite material shortages due to the Korean conflict, government-imposed production limits and a rail strike. He wanted to revitalize the model lines and the corporation, but would face some growing issues that affected most Independents.

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K Scottish Heather. Not Sold. Packard Single Eight to Mar 3, 2 years ago. Financing for future models dried up, Nance left, and Studebaker-Packard signed a management agreement with the Curtiss-Wright aircraft company. Only 3, left the factory. Science; Natural history; Natural history. Outlying Islands U. A fantastic fifties model with a powerful 6. Caribbean Hardtop Coupe. Suggested Submarkets. Packard Executive to

Mechanical engineer James Ward Packard and his brother, William Dowd Packard, built their first automobile, a buggy-type vehicle with a single cylinder engine, in Warren, Ohio in It became one of the first American racing cars to be available for sale to the general public.

Packard Twin Six to Chrome Packard valve covers are seen along with power steering. These figures did not combine Packard and Studebaker sales. Like this: Like Loading Packard One-Twenty to The Caribbean convertible came with reversible seat upholstery that was brocaded on one side and leather on the other. Overall length: Clipper and Executive — Most importantly, the Patrician sedan was at last joined by a hardtop worthy of the first rank, named the Four Hundred -- a designation Packard had used before, but now spelled out. But Too Late. Mecum Auction.