High Belt Line?

Posted by Gary On 2013/2/12 21:31:11

I've read several articles describing the style of the '51 through '56 Packards as having a high belt line that made the tops appear to be chopped...huh? I don't see it...some went so far as to say that the cars were purposely designed like this to shorten the distance between the body and roofline as a way to save money on expensive glass. I personally do not see anything but a car that started out modestly designed in 1951 and grew into a classic competitor by the time the 55's and 56's hit the streets. To me the last REAl Packards of these two years were right on track in style and performance...if there's an obvious high belt line then it did the cars a real justice...