1958 Starlight Hardtop & Packard Trunk Lid ?

[CarCrosswordDan]

I'm consused regarding which models had the Embossed Spare Tire decoraton on the trunk lids. I've seen Packards both with and without as well as Presidents both ways. Never seen a Commander with it and who the heck knows about the phantom 120 Champions (supposedly exported). Best I can conclude is that it was probably optional for the Packards and Presidents. Can anyone clarify? Thanks, Dan

[studegary]

It was standard on the Packard Hawk and optional on other models of Packard and Studebaker (Hawks and sedans, of course).

[8E45E]

There's a scan of it in the 1958 Accessories catalog here: http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.c...hlight=panther

Craig

[58PackardWagon]

I have never seen them ordered on the sedans. I see them frequently on the 2 door hardtops, both Packard and Studebaker.