Re: Packard versus the Rest

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2010/12/7 15:31:30

Just out of high school myself and 2 other friends owned a 54 Hornet Special (2 door sedan) with Twin-H on the 308 engine (of course) and hyramatic. Our plans were to drag race it in stock class - which we did with much success. We used a #311040 hot cam from the 7X engine series, and had the hydramatic converted to a locked Hydro by B&M. It was pretty fast - about 85 mph in the high 16s in the 1/4 mile as I recall. Don't recall the classification, K or L stock automatic as I remember.

But the point was, it was a very luxurious and classy car, front seats like you'd like to have in your living room. Elegant dashboard, lovely wool upholstery, etc.