Re: Packard Durability test video

Posted by Ross On 2012/3/29 5:48:48

Thanks very much for posting that,Henry! This is apparently a film to recruit/hold dealers, judging from comments at the end. For sure the whole thing was staged judging by the lack of filth and damage and hood straps. This car is probably the early prototype that appears in a couple of shots in the rotogravure sales catalog.

Especially enjoyed the staged shots with the various executives. This is also probably the only footage with the machine tools in motion.

While we can now comfortably armchair second guess every decision, this film gives a hint of the fantastic effort required for a small firm to launch a new engine. I'm still proud of 'em boys. Makes me want to hop in my V8 and go blow past some Escalatoraids on the Interstate. Again.