Re: Ok, I'm calling your bluff. Show me how Packards were "better".

Posted by Tim Cole On 2012/7/5 22:09:52

When I say 38-42 Cadillac had Packard beat, that includes the V-16. I never said I liked the Cadillac V-8, but having driven both cars I have to say that the Cadillac is more robust overall. Once I did some work on a very low mileage 41 180 and on the road it was a absolute dream save the column shifter and dealer converted power windows.

Now I also worked on one of those Lebaron Sport Sedans with the hydraulic windows. I've never heard of any regulators fitting those cars so if I had to choose between the Lebaron and the 41 Sixty Special I'd take the Cadillac. I can always put a 49 OHV engine in the 60 Special, but there is nothing you can do about the Packard windows.

Once on the CCCA caravan somebody's power windows broke and then one of their kids threw up in the car because of the heat. I rest my case.

I like the performance of the 356 Super 8. I've driven those things thousands of miles, but as they age they really do lose a lot. The last time I drove a 60 Special I was very impressed with how well the car was holding up. Everything was just plain working better.