Re: What was the first Packard to have seat-belts, if at all?
Posted by JWL On 2016/4/7 11:13:23
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Owen_Dyneto wrote:
...But I guess after Stutz the first to put together a comprehensive safety promotion was Ford in 1957, not that it helped their sales much if any.
O_D, I think you are correct about Ford being the first to introduce a comprehensive safety package in their automobiles. If memory serves me correctly it consisted of a padded instrument panel, deep dished steering wheel, safety door locks, padded sun visors, and safety belts. This was done for the 1956 models. Also, I think that in 1957, Ford out sold Chevrolet. As you say safety was put on the back burner until government mandates in the 60s.
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