When James J. Nance quit the presidency of Hotpoint Co. (appliances) to take over Packard Motor Car Co. eleven months ago, his old employers gave him a notable vote of confidence. Hotpoint’s parent ...
The gigantic Packard Auto Plant has been a 3,500,000-square-foot cancer in the heart of Detroit's Eastside since the brand shuttered the facility in 1956 — two years before the brand would also ...
During his day job, Travis LaVine labors away on cars of the past, transforming them into jewels for the show field. By his own estimation, he had a half-dozen gems from his shop at last year’s Pebble ...
One of America's leading luxury car manufacturers before World War II, Packard struggled to compete with the Big Three after production resumed in 1946. In 1954, Packard purchased Studebaker and soon ...
These incredible Ohio car museums are packed with classic rides, rare finds, and auto history every enthusiast should ...
America's leading luxury car manufacturer before World War II, Packard, had fallen behind the Big Three in the late 1940s. By the early 1950s, its products were perceived as old-fashioned. In an ...
This fascinating Ohio car museum draws enthusiasts statewide, with standout classics, photo-worthy displays, and real wow ...
Everything old is new again. Swing music is all the rage for hep cats and kittens, with its attendant zoot suits and blaring horns. Chromed and stainless kitchens with retro cooking aids are back in ...
This 1940 Packard convertible serves as a Marque of American luxury automobiles. Produced in 1899 out of Detroit, the brand lasted until 1956. They were built for the wealthy or those that could ...
When someone says "Packard," most people don't think of a hot rod. They most likely think of stylish behemoths of the `30s (think Clark Gable lending a helping hand to wife Carole Lombard on Oscar ...
When Packard finally cleaned up the design of its autos two years ago, it had a sleek, modern-looking car. All it lacked was an aggressive sales organization and a vigorous boss. At 65, veteran ...