A company known for its powerful engineering capabilities, Packard introduced its own automatic transmission in 1949. Continue reading
First in its Class: The 1949-56 Packard Ultramatic Transmission
6
Tag Archives: Packard
A New Concept of Power: A 1955 Packard V8 Film
Watch the entire development of the 1955 Packard V8 and a grueling 25,000-mile test in this truly excellent factory film. Continue reading
It’s More Than a Car, it’s a 1951 Packard
The 1951 Packard was all new, but it continued to bank on the Detroit automaker’s proud heritage. “It’s more than a car,” the company declared. “It’s a Packard.” Continue reading
Project Rooftop: The 1953 Packard Balboa
In 1953, a young car designer named Richard A. Teague introduced himself to the automotive world with the Packard Balboa. Continue reading
A Packard for Everyone: The 1937 Packard Six
The modest 1937 Packard Six didn’t exactly save the proud Detroit luxury car maker, but it helped to keep the assembly lines running. Continue reading
Motor City Landmark: The Packard Overpass
For eight decades, the Packard overpass on East Grand Boulevard was one of the most familiar landmarks of the Detroit auto industry. Continue reading
1940 Packard, Air Conditioning Pioneer
In 1940, the Packard Motor Car Company was the first U.S. auto manufacturer to offer air conditioning as a factory production option. Continue reading