8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1955 Packard sedan parked in driveway, three-quarter right side view, couple sitting in front seat. Inscribed on photo back; Packard's new luxury hardtop model, this completely restyled Packard 400 is the newest hardtop entry in the luxury car field for 1955, in addition to its new exterior styling, the 1955 Packard features torsion level ride, a dramatic new suspension system which eliminates customary coil and leaf springs, but instead uses long torsion bars interconnecting the front and rear wheels, the Packard 400 is powered by a new 260-horsepower V-8 engine, both the new Packard and 1955 model Clipper lines of cars will have their public announcement in dealer showrooms the week of January 17.
8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1956 Packard sedan, left side view, woman behind wheel, two women standing at front of car, parked in driveway. Inscribed on photo back; this new Packard 400 model offers elegant and stately styling and an improved torsion bar suspension system, the ride and comfort advance pioneered on American cars by Packard in 1955 models, for 1956 new Packards offer two major engineering advances that will be auto industry firsts, an electrically activated push button automatic transmission, and a non-slip differential, representing the first basic change in differential design in more than 30 years, the non-slip differential eliminates driving nuisances such as getting stuck in snow, on ice, in mud, and other adverse driving situations, most important, it contributes to the ultimate to date in safe, secure road ability when a car goes around corners or sharp curves, the non-slip differential senses which rear wheel needs and can utilize tractive power, and makes a transmission of power accordingly.
8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1956 Packard Clipper, nine-tenths left side view, woman behind wheel, woman standing at front of car. Inscribed on photo back; Clipper super series panama hardtop for 1956, a high torque V-8 engine , developing 240-horsepower, makes this 1956 Clipper hardtop model one of the most alert and agile performers on the road, when teamed with ultramatic transmission, this powerful V-8 engine endows in the all new Clipper series of cars for 1956 maximum get away performance form standing starts and safe passing ability in all speed ranges, the 1956 Clipper is capable of acceleration from zero to 60-mph in 10.
8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1956 Packard 2-door sedan, right side view, dual white sidewall tires, redesigned emblem, parked on drive. Item #: EB01e666 Photo courtesy of the Detroit Public Library, National Automotive History Collection and used with permission.
8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1956 Packard convertible, three-quarter rear right elevation view, top folded . Inscribed on photo back; dual electronically operated, antennas complete the jet age styling of the new 1956 Packard Caribbean convertible, which goes on display with other Packard models in dealerships across the country Thursday, November 3, the cathedral type tail lamps that have become a Packard styling identification incorporate hexagon shaped, reflector type buttons for 1956 so that passing drivers will have no trouble seeing a Packard parked at the curb during darkness, the Packard Caribbean models feature a revolutionary, new concept in interior styling, highlighted by reversible seat and back cushions which provide a variety of interior furnishing, all Packard models offer a new push button, electrically activated, automatic driving system.
8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1958 Packard left side view, dual white sidewall tires, 2-door, parked on drive, houses in background. Item #: EB01e668 Photo courtesy of the Detroit Public Library, National Automotive History Collection and used with permission.
8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1958 Packard Hawk, three-quarter left side view, dual white sidewall tires, 2-door, on display, sign in background reads 'Studebaker-Packard. ' Item #: EB01e669 Photo courtesy of the Detroit Public Library, National Automotive History Collection and used with permission.
8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1958 Packard sedan, left side view, dual white sidewall tires, 2-door, parked on drive. Item #: EB01e671 Photo courtesy of the Detroit Public Library, National Automotive History Collection and used with permission.
8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1958 Packard sedan, nine-tenths left side view, parked in driveway, house in background. Photo caption on back from Packard Public Relations Dept.
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