Packard transmission question

Posted by EDS417 On 2022/9/26 15:48:22

New member here! I am the sales manager for a large midwestern vehicle collection that recently acquired a Henney-bodied 1954 Packard ambulance. My owner drove the car for the first time today--it's equipped with a three-speed manual transmission. He said that when he stepped down on the gas at highway speed the car seems to "kick down" like an automatic transmission vehicle would. This is something kind of new to us, as the other 1950's era Packards we own are equipped with the Ultramatic transmission. Any information will be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!