This was a flower car that would be behind a hearse in a funeral procession. Today this practice has ended and the flowers are placed in the hearse on top of the casket. In this case, the hearse would also be a Packard followed by Packard limousines.
We had a 57 Olds four door hardtop when i was a kid. It was painted in the same colors. The copper color on the lower part, and, the creamy white on the hood, roof, and, trunk lid. It is a great combination.
In all my car books and specifically Packard books I have never seen this vehicle before.....much money and talent involved.....when was it done ?....recently would be my guess.....and like a previous poster asked " why were the back door seams not filled when everything else was so detailed" ?
Beautiful. I’m curious what effect it had on the overall ride compared to the full car. Do the wheels slip easier because it isn’t as heavy in the rear? Thanks!
There a super big scrap yard in AZ. They advertise in CZcams. I'll try to get the name then pass it on to you.? The 1956 Lincoln might fit, as the Lincoln and Packard were nearly the same. Okay, I found it. Desert Valley Auto Parts, Phoenix,AZ. Hope they have it for you.
I used to belong to a Packard Club. Sometimes guys changed the Packard '55 and '56 Ultramatic to a Chrysler transmission. This was back in the 1980s. There were some modifications to connect the transmission to the engine, but it did work. Also, I was told that with the 320 and 352 cubic inch engines it was discovered that the lifters from the Chrysler 318 V8 were a perfect fit. I love this 1956 Packard pickup. Stunningly beautiful!
Work of art--just beautiful !!
This was a flower car that would be behind a hearse in a funeral procession. Today this practice has ended and the flowers are placed in the hearse on top of the casket. In this case, the hearse would also be a Packard followed by Packard limousines.
We had a 57 Olds four door hardtop when i was a kid. It was painted in the same colors. The copper color on the lower part, and, the creamy white on the hood, roof, and, trunk lid. It is a great combination.
In all my car books and specifically Packard books I have never seen this vehicle before.....much money and talent involved.....when was it done ?....recently would be my guess.....and like a previous poster asked " why were the back door seams not filled when everything else was so detailed" ?
Wow. i think I saw this unrestored at Hershey a couple of years ago. What a fransformation!
This is NOT a truck. It is a Morticians flower car. Just a station wagon without a top.
No. This is a custom that was actually featured on an episode of “My Classic Car” hosted by Dennis Gage.
Beautiful. I’m curious what effect it had on the overall ride compared to the full car. Do the wheels slip easier because it isn’t as heavy in the rear? Thanks!
Hi Robert - great question. Ride aid actually just as smooth, if not smoother. Air ride was installed on the rear.
Why didn't you fill the seam for rear doors?
Is it sold ? If not, the price is ?
The rear doors open for under-bed storage. Asking price is $68,500.
@@motorcityclassiccars wow, good thinking for storage
Does anyone know where i can find a transmission for my 56 packard patrician
There a super big scrap yard in AZ. They advertise in CZcams. I'll try to get the name then pass it on to you.?
The 1956 Lincoln might fit, as the Lincoln and Packard were nearly the same.
Okay, I found it. Desert Valley Auto Parts, Phoenix,AZ. Hope they have it for you.
I used to belong to a Packard Club. Sometimes guys changed the Packard '55 and '56 Ultramatic to a Chrysler transmission. This was back in the 1980s. There were some modifications to connect the transmission to the engine, but it did work. Also, I was told that with the 320 and 352 cubic inch engines it was discovered that the lifters from the Chrysler 318 V8 were a perfect fit.
I love this 1956 Packard pickup. Stunningly beautiful!
very rare model pickup
This is the only one in existence.