In mid-1951, Packard joined the pillarless two-door hardtop club with a sporty and stylish new model called the Mayfair. Continue reading
What’s in a Name: 1951-53 Packard Mayfair
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1953: The Return of the Packard Clipper
In 1953, Packard brought back the Clipper name to stake out a place in the mid-priced field competing against Buick, Oldsmobile, and Chrysler. Continue reading
What’s in a Name: The 1951 Packard Patrician
From 1951 through 1956, the Patrician was the top of the line in standard-wheelbase luxury sedans at Packard. Here’s a look at the 1951 introduction. Continue reading
A Splendid Failure: The 1932 Packard Light Eight
The 1932 Light Eight was a tremendous value for depression-era car buyers, but a costly misstep for the Packard Motor Car Company. Continue reading
1948: Packard’s Brief Bathtub Era Begins
Packard’s new look for 1948 won awards when it was introduced, but by 1950 it was already out of style. Continue reading
V12 Pioneer: The 1916 Packard Twin Six
In May of 1915, Packard introduced the smoothest automobile engine in the known world, the 12-cylinder Twin Six. Continue reading
The Packard Class of 1955
Even as sales tumbled, Packard forged ahead in 1955 with a number of important engineering advances. Continue reading