Re: Packard versus the Rest

Posted by PackardV8 On 2010/12/7 11:03:37

In the early 70's i had a 52 Hudson. 6cyl/stick. So rusty that cats would crawl up into it at nite and sleep.
The car was given to me free. I drove it a summer and late fall.
Probably the most impressive car i've ever drove in terms of handling and comfort bar none even my 56 Executive.
Decent power too from a 6 cylinder. Somewhat of a gas hog tho but at that time it didn't matter. Never drove it much above 60 mph. But it sure stuck to the road even with junk tires on it.

Everytime i a drive a corvette which is just once in a while now i always think back to the 52 Hudson. Lot more comfort in the hudson tho.

I mite add that the hudson was very difficult to see out of. Lotta blind spots. I didn't like that and parts were not ez to find. Kinda poor gas mileage. OTherwise it sticks in my mind as one of the greats.