Re: 1956 Executive question (s)

Posted by PackardV8 On 2011/8/19 11:28:08

Ultimately the Exec is a "glorified Clipper". My preference is Pat's and Carib convertibles. I doubt that i will ever off my 56 Exec tho. I like it. Exec's are not high dollar cars even in show condition especialy the sedans. I like the styling too of the Exec. Too bad they didn't build it on the long wheel base tho.

The sedan is a nice car to drive without worrying about tearing up a high dollar Carib or 400 or other clipper hardtops. The Executive sedan seems to be a very rugged car with alot of curb appeal and comfort. Much of the hard top craze is just psychological anyway especialy with 55 and 56 Clipper and Packards. Other makes of hardtops made significant body line/roof line changes between HT and sedans while Packard didn't.