Re: Ex-Packard Designers

Posted by Dave Brownell On 2014/7/28 8:02:32

I agree with our "last guy who was there when" Leeedy where he compares the two drawings to both the Plainsman and Belmont. We had a first-hand view of the Belmont offered to us at our High Museum's show, The Allure of the Automobile. Compared to other cars in that show, the Belmont was outclassed. The hooded headlights were one of the show car's more distinctive elements. Adding those to a Packard, and that homage to the Futuramic Olds 88 rear fender treatment, would have resulted in far fewer Packard sales than what really showed up under the direction of Teague. Thank goodness for some missed opportunities. However, seeing what might have been is always a treat, so thank you for sharing those renderings.