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  • 1958 Packardbaker

    http://stcloud.craigslist.org/cto/3807216258.html Rare car I doubt the Packard club crowd wants to see one at a meet. How does the SDC crowd view these poor orphans?

  • #2
    Is this a Hawk or a 2 door non Hawk, if that makes sense?

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    • #3
      Packardbakers are very popular with many in the club, some think they are not pretty. There is a Packard Hawk and a full sized car. Get the body number off the firewall (engine side) bring it here and you'll find out a lot.

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      • #4
        The 1957 Packard sedan and wagon REALLY were good looking cars-----Not overdone...A Studebaker President +++. As for the '58 Packard sedan/wagon/HT models, ....Well, You need to consider where styling was heading during the '58-'61 domestic auto scene......TO THE MOON!!!!!!!
        Last edited by SN-60; 06-06-2013, 08:39 PM. Reason: spelling

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        • #5
          Yeah, I have to say that the 58 Packard 4 door is a face only a mother can love. Its shocking how nice the 2 door Hardtop is, while the 4 door is bulky, appears overly long and clumsy.
          sals54

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Bryan Moran View Post
            Is this a Hawk or a 2 door non Hawk, if that makes sense?
            That is a two door hardtop~ NOT a Hawk. (thank goodness... )
            And might I add- one which we have seen many times over.


            Originally posted by sals54 View Post
            Yeah, I have to say that the 58 Packard 4 door is a face only a mother can love. Its shocking how nice the 2 door Hardtop is, while the 4 door is bulky, appears overly long and clumsy.
            Hey now!!!









            StudeDave '57
            StudeDave '57
            US Navy (retired)

            3rd Generation Stude owner/driver
            SDC Member since 1985

            past President
            Whatcom County Chapter SDC
            San Diego Chapter SDC

            past Vice President
            San Diego Chapter SDC
            North Florida Chapter SDC

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            • #7
              Sorry. No offense intended. Just my thoughts getting ahead of my good manners, and spilling out onto the keyboard.
              sals54

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              • #8
                Originally posted by sals54 View Post
                Sorry. No offense intended.
                No worries- none taken. But it is amazing what a roofline and four inches does to the look of a car.
                Looking at those pics of 'Cleo' one does have to wonder how your original statement is even possible. I do every time I see one of those two bodies.
                The sedans, hardtops, and wagons all share the same nose.
                The sedans and hardtops share the same tail too.
                The only major difference is that extra four inches of wheelbase on the sedan.
                Well that and the roof...




                StudeDave '57
                StudeDave '57
                US Navy (retired)

                3rd Generation Stude owner/driver
                SDC Member since 1985

                past President
                Whatcom County Chapter SDC
                San Diego Chapter SDC

                past Vice President
                San Diego Chapter SDC
                North Florida Chapter SDC

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                • #9
                  I like the way the car looks. The 57's had the same fishmouth grille but dual headlamps help the front end by taking some focus off the fishmouth. Obviously an add on as were the tailfins. I think the whole point in purchasing a 57-58 Packardbaker is part historical and part curiosity/stamp in time appearance.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by SN-60 View Post
                    The 1957 Packard sedan and wagon REALLY were good looking cars-----Not overdone...A Studebaker President +++. As for the '58 Packard sedan/wagon/HT models, ....Well, You need to consider where styling was heading during the '58-'61 domestic auto scene......TO THE MOON!!!!!!!
                    I agree! I should have my '57 Packard wagon at the zone meet in MA this July.
                    Chip
                    '63 Cruiser
                    '57 Packard wagon
                    '61 Lark Regal 4 dr wagon
                    '50 Commander 4 dr sedan

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                    • #11
                      More pictures here:

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by raoul5788 View Post
                        I agree! I should have my '57 Packard wagon at the zone meet in MA this July.
                        And I'll be there to photograph it!! Good Luck!......Your Packard is beautiful!

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by StudeMichael View Post
                          Thanks for those GREAT photos!

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                          • #14
                            In all honesty Bryan a '58 Packard Hardtop in that well rusted condition needing everything, would be a hard sell at over 2500.00 or even less due to the outrageous cost of restoring these in this condition. The rarity only can take it so far, because the desirability factor and condition brings it down a lot. That explains why after all this time, not too many are beating your door down for it.
                            I hope you can take my honesty from experience, the way it was intended, just trying to help.
                            Good luck with your sale.

                            Here is a string from 10/2012
                            http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.c...ackard+Hardtop
                            Last edited by StudeRich; 06-07-2013, 08:11 PM.
                            StudeRich
                            Second Generation Stude Driver,
                            Proud '54 Starliner Owner
                            SDC Member Since 1967

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                            • #15
                              If I could get away with it I'd have a 58 Packard 2dr parked next to my Hawk. Yea I know their both kinda odd, but they sure turn heads.
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                              Packardbakerly,
                              J.D.

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