Re: Packard Seniors 1940-56

Posted by bkazmer On 2015/4/27 10:39:09

If you look at performance, Packard enjoys an advantage in power/weight until mid-fifties, well after the Caddy V8 intro. To me, these tables again show that the smaller company's tooling costs kept models in production longer, which became an increasing problem. New body (including hardtop) in 50 instead of 51, V8 in 53 or 54 instead of 55, much more competitive. Perhaps another factor is that to me the typical "high pockets" 51-54 interior is restrained, elegant while the Caddy has more bling - was the luxury buyer then looking for a flashier design?