Re: Packard versus the Rest

Posted by Ross On 2010/12/7 13:04:49

It comes down to what you are looking for--for something cool-looking for top down motoring a 48 Convertible would be hard to beat. For driving pleasure, get the sedan or coupe. Those hydraulic windows will make you weep, the car is heavy feeling and still somewhat, uh, limber on rough roads. Packard was not alone in that.

I have historical reasons for cringing a bit when convertibles come in--they have very often had really rough lives in their cheap-used-car days. And we even have a special song we sing when Caribbeans come in "for a little work".

When sorted, any Packard will provide a comfortable reliable ride.

By the way, really enjoy hearing people's takes on various competitors.