Re: 1956 Executive loaded with Factory Air, but "ultramarines" transmission??

Posted by BH On 2019/10/21 9:34:21

Because my father purchased one, brand-new, back in 1956, the Executive hardtop is my favorite Packard. Of course, I just had to take a look, but I missed that little red lens.

After taking a second look, I suspect someone took the lazy way out and dropped in the complete column and steering wheel from a Clipper. The horn ring emblem should have the crest as seen on Senior cars. The wheel should be two-toned with molded ribbing.

Also, the wheel covers are wrong (54?). The headlamp doors are from a 55 Senior. The poor fit of the rear bumper end to the left taillight suggests previous collision damage and substandard repair. The rear bumper guards are installed imcorrectly; should be in a vertical orientation, flanking/framing the license plate. Something about the seat upholstery doesn't look quite right, but I can't put my finger on it. I gave up after that much.

Factory AC is a plus, but that's outweighed by so many questionable points.