Re: Great Packards

Posted by Gerard O'Keefe On 2008/12/13 14:54:48

I owned a 55 Imperial Newport hardtop in 1975-77 and a 55 Packard 400 from 77-79 and the Packard in my mind was a better car.Both cars had seen better days and the bodies and paint left much to be desired.Of course back then they were just old cars.The two cars together cost me about $500.00.The packard had a better ride, better handling and for my money, a better transmission.I got about 13 MPG on the Chrysler and 16 MPG on the Packard. I must admit that I did appreciate the electric wipers in the Chrysler.