Re: Help with purchase 1954 PACKARD PATRICIAN

Posted by Packard53 On 2008/3/21 20:39:19

dandpl: I own a 1953 Packard Cavalier which is one model down from the Patrician.

I have had three friends that have owned 53 and 54 Patricians. Your 54 comes with a 359 CID nine main bearing engine rated a 212 horsepower, equiped with the gear start ultramatic. The Patrician and the Cavalier ride of a 127 inch wheel base.

You will find that because of the ultramatic they are no speed demond from a standing start. However you will find that they will cruise at modern highway speed of 60 to 70 with little trouble. The ultramatic by 1954 was just about bulletproof, not plagued by the problems of the ultramatic had in 1955 and 1956. The same can also be said about the straight engine on your 54 Patrician. The extra five inches in wheel base over the Clipper makes for loads of back seat comfort for rear passengers. On the highway you find the ride smooth and very comfortable.


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