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| 58L-J8 - Hardtop | |||
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| SERIES: | 58th | |
| YEAR: | 1958 | ||
| WB: | 116.5 | ||
| MODEL/CHASSIS: | 58L | ||
| CARBURETOR: | Carter WCFB 2575 | ||
| ENGINE: | 289 | ||
| CYLINDERS: | 8 | ||
| HP: | 225 | ||
| WEIGHT: | 3,480 | ||
| MSRP: | $3,262 | ||
| TOTAL PRODUCTION: | 675 | ||
| PASSENGERS: | 6 | ||
| GND VOLTAGE: | -12 | ||
| TIRE SIZE: | 8.00x14 | ||
| General Information: | |||
| No more Clippers, just Packards for 1958, but line-up is expanded to four body styles. Two-door hardtop coupe is a new body style for this line. Front bumper lower bar (valence) features even wider grille opening and is body-colored, giving the car a lower appearance. 1957 front fenders get fiberglass pods to house new quad headlamps. Hood and front fenders extended, creating a fish-mouth grille opening. PACKARD letters continue on front-end, but a faux scoop is the only hood ornament - no more hood bird. 1956 Clipper taillights continue, but with fiberglass fin extensions, which feature embossed, gold Mylar applique. Gold-plated Packard script from 1956 Senior Series continues, but only on trunk lid. New wheel covers now feature red hex centers and are designed for 14-inch wheels, which lower the car. - BH | |||
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