Re: Are 57 and 58 Packards really Packards

Posted by HH56 On 2009/9/11 20:27:15

Quote: I would have thought pride had a lot to do with it. After all, Packard was the only independent to have managed to do their own and something I'm sure was in the back of the mind. Also, were the original Borgs that efficient or could they handle the weight of a Packard? I seem to recall there were some issues in the early 50's Studes and I believe some early Ford products that had Borg designed units. Of course, by the mid 50's and later designs, they were a very successful unit used on several makes.

EDIT: Reading Randys post, I should also have mentioned that in 54 when the purchase was made the Ultra was a very reliable transmission equal to any of the time. Also agree with his opinion of the twin Ultra.