Re: Great Packards

Posted by Russell James On 2008/12/9 8:43:44

I must agree with GTO on 56. They were very innovative mechanically and yet not overly flashy. If you compare the styling of 56 Packard over similar era Caddy (with that dickey looking tailight that wouldn't die in the early 50's) you would have to say Packard was classy and stylish, ...not at all gaudy.

Thanks Mal for giving the 56 a plug, I drive my 400 anywhere now that the reliability is back into it. That is pretty good for a 50yr plus car.

But then look at the classy pic of 10th series John contributed. The 10th and 11th series were briliantly conservative but oh so classy. Or the 41, 42 180's. - magnificant lines, Or the sweetness of the 36-39 Coupes. Or the transition from drum lighted 4th series 8's into the style of 6, 7, 8 series - truly beautiful machinery emerging.

You might be getting the picture, I am not just a 56 lover GTO - they are all great in their own right and time!

Best regards