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
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Tag Archives: Packard Motor Car Company
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
Inside Packard’s Legendary 1932-39 V12
Packard produced a number of remarkable V12 engines through the years, including this one: the silky Packard Twelve of the Classic era. Continue reading
Due to Popular Demand: The 1955 Packard Request
In the 1950s, dream cars from the Motor City usually looked into the future, but the Packard Request looked into the company’s glorious past. Continue reading
1926: Packard Pioneers the Hypoid Final Drive
In 1926, the Packard Motor Car Company introduced the hypoid drive axle to the Motor City, and the rest of the industry wouldn’t catch up for another decade. Continue reading
End of the Straight-Eight Era: The 1954 Packard
When the final 1954 Packard rolled off the line, it marked the end of the straight-eight epoch in the Motor City. Continue reading