I'm thinking of creating a sign for my car for car shows and similar endeavors.
Posted by patgreen On 2011/3/31 22:21:54
Think of this as a 12x18 sign. If you care to comment, I'd be grateful for corrections, addition, subtractions, etc....
Edited to incorporate some of the suggestions!
1956 Packard Patrician
In 1956 the Patrician was Packard's top-of-the-line four door touring sedan. 3,775 were made; about 200 remain. Although the Packard name continued for two more years on rebadged Studebakers, this was the last year for the big cars.
How does your car compare?
As a very expensive (this one was about $5,000; double a nice Chevy) American luxury car, it's interesting to see what came with this one--and what was missing, It's worth noting that average income--per year--was only $ 4,800.
Has: 1956 was the second year for Packard's new V-8 engine (374 ci, 290 hp). It was also the second year for their highly praised torsion bar suspension, which combined a soft "luxury" ride with firm cornering. Automatic transmission was routine, as were power steering and power brakes (drums). Wire wheels were optional, but unusual on a sedan.
Fueled weight is about 4,500 pounds; length is 18' 3".
Amenities included luxurious cloth upholstery, a four way power seat, signal seeking AM radio, power antenna, front and rear seat heaters. Two tone paint was standard.
Lacks: Air conditioning, seat belts (both available, rarely ordered), air bags, lit vanity mirror(s?), power windows (available, common), individual adjustable seats, radial tires, anti-lock disk brakes, alternator, drink holders, GPS, FM/CD/MP-3 music, electronic ignition (or any kind of computer!).
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