'57 Packard What-If based on Turnpike Cruiser
Posted by Mahoning63 On 2011/8/12 14:04:51
Continuing the exploration of platform sharing possibilities with other OEMs, the Mercury Turnpike Cruiser's Predictor-like roofline prompted this latest study. Added 8 inches forward of the firewall for a total wheelbase of 130 inches.
Given Ford and Mercury plant manager's disinclination to take on Edsel, and all the issues that resulted, let's assume they flat out refused to build Packards. This would have dictated that Conner and probably Utica needed to continue operating. Had Nance somehow convinced FoMoCo to go along, again with help from Ike's administration in the form of new defense contracts to Ford, the insurance companies might have backed it. The resulting car would have had a 440 CID V8 and updated Twin-Ultramatic and Torsion Level. Pricing would have to stay north of Lincoln. Studebaker would stay on its existing platform.
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Given Ford and Mercury plant manager's disinclination to take on Edsel, and all the issues that resulted, let's assume they flat out refused to build Packards. This would have dictated that Conner and probably Utica needed to continue operating. Had Nance somehow convinced FoMoCo to go along, again with help from Ike's administration in the form of new defense contracts to Ford, the insurance companies might have backed it. The resulting car would have had a 440 CID V8 and updated Twin-Ultramatic and Torsion Level. Pricing would have to stay north of Lincoln. Studebaker would stay on its existing platform.
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