Even not including my walk along the mighty Chattahoochee River yesterday, I had an interesting day. I have decided that this beautiful old Packard deserves its own post.
I love this thing. Just a unabashed beast of a sedan. Packard is not a brand that gets much love. I see far more of its GM competitors.
I actually am somewhat smitten by this design. I like the simple and cohesive front end. The grille visually continues all the way across the front to the wheel arches through that textures piece framing the side marker lights, which is interesting. The headlights echo the shape of the front bumper projections and the gentle upwards curve of the grille continues the theme. This is a very nice design.
On this side, you can see what it would look like without that side chrome piece. I think that bit adds a lot of visual interest. Also, the front end seems to be awfully high off the ground. Any ideas? Maybe the engine was removed.
This Packard doesn’t subscribe to the “biggest plane is best plane” idea for the hood ornament.
Even with the skirted panel taken off, it looks like taking off the wheel would be a tight fit.
The door handle placement is interesting. I like how the shapes converge in this one location.
The Packard has the current plate design, which isn’t all that old, so it is likely it has been on the road recently. Also, is that the exhaust poking out from the bumper guards? Surely it can’t be.
The size of this car is impressive. It is just immensely satisfying to see that vast hood stretch out in front of you to that elegant hood ornament.
The interior of this car is quite striking. The chrome textured paneling might reflect sunlight directly into your eyes, but who cares? It looks amazing!
Of particular note is the central glovebox location. I wonder what is behind that large panel on the right, labeled “Packard,” where it would usually go?
Huh, I didn’t quite expect to not see any rear seat at all. At least you can see the floors are surprisingly solid. That is an old fashioned looking can. It appears to have an integrated hand pump.