Re: '57 Packard What-If based on Turnpike Cruiser

Posted by phsnkw On 2012/4/18 7:44:15

Depending on what the next generation Packard chassis was with the modified torsion suspension, those could have had lowered floorpans. The pictures of Black Bess show the low height of the car, so customers legs would have had to go somewhere. The longer wheelbase meant longer torsion bars so the company was definitely thinking along the lines of different bars torqued for different usages. They had the 55-56 Clipper and Packard car weights and in 57 could have had Clipper, Packard, and Chassis torque bars.

The 55-56's were definitely from an earlier time when bodies sat on, not into the framework. However, the junior chassis could have been used for two seater configuration with plenty of leg space and low slung bodyworks. A fifties sixties version of the Packard Darrins could have been made for ooh and aah impact.