Re: '55 or '56 body style

Posted by 55PackardGuy On 2010/3/6 20:10:20

It certainly is a matter of taste. michaelk's points about the '56 Exec are well-put. I also like your comment on the 54-'55 trunk lid. It has a throwback elegance that I think is lost in the update. Also, the truncated side trim of the '55 seniors lends more visual interest, in my opinion as well. In general, the Exec is an inspired compromise, with arguably the best of both worlds of the '56 body styles. I say the '56 body styles, because, overall, I still like the '55s greater simplicity. I look at it kind of like comparing a '55 Chevy versus a '56. The original concept is really hard to improve upon without making it "busier" than it needs to be.

Interesting how easy to compare the pic of your Exec and that of the '55 Clipper Custom on our two posts. Gives a good perspective on the overall "feel" of the two looks.