In their day, Packard was a big innovator. They were the first to use a steering wheel rather then a tiller for steering. They invented the hypoid gear set as well as the tooling to make them. They were the first to offer air conditioning in an automobile - in 1939!!
Also, Packard did nor necessarily "lose their appeal" as another poster stated. They actually were the victim of the second worst business deal in the history of the USA. When they merged with Studebaker in 1954, that signaled the end of an era. Packard was as solvent company with plenty of assets. They merged with Studebaker to add a lower priced "working man's car" to their line of automobiles. They had unsuccessfully tried that a few years earlier when they tried to market the Clipper as a separate make. Unfortunately, Studebaker was deeply in debt and took Packard down with them.
What was the worst business deal in the history of the US? Guess!
Either way, when Packards were made, Cadillac was second best.
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Today's Featured Article - Show Coverage: Argyle and Mt. Pleasant Labor Day Weekend Shows - by Cindy Ladage. The last fling before summer fades into fall and we get busy in the fields are the annual Labor Day tractor shows. Beginning on September 5th and running through the 7th, the Argyle Antique Gas and Engine Show is held at the Argyle State Park. Located in West Central Illinois, the pine forest was the setting for the opening of the 22nd show. This year we decided to try to sell a few tractor parts, literature and wrenches to offset my husband's buying sprees. Saturday
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