Vehicle Description
Ask the Man Who Owns One... That was the famous motto about
Packard's quality, and the person who gets all that attention could
now be you with this affordable low-mileage 1953 Packard Mayfair.
After all, car crowds love to see these premium classic
straight-eight cars, especially when it's also a pillarless hardtop
coupe.
This ultra-exclusive marque holds so much prestige that even the
"affordable" Mayfairs and Cavaliers were at Cadillac's level of
price and luxury. That's why this coupe looks so good. The Cream
Beige has a terrific style that looks period-correct and has a good
gloss. And the Metallic Burgundy does a great job of highlighting
the pillarless hardtop with added flair. And speaking of flair,
plenty of chrome, and this one is complete, including the stylized
multi-piece grille/bumper setup, Packard swan hood ornament, and
full-length trim that gives this an elegant profile. It has the
right hint of aging, and that's because this is a true classic. It
has all the best details, like the rear fender trim, rear fender
skirts, and Packard crest on the factory hubcaps. In fact, just
look at the chrome tailfins with Packard script...it's the kind of
detail you don't get on a Chevy, and rarely does it survive all
these decades later.
The premium feeling continues inside with a fresh dark red and
beige upholstery. Matching door panels, plush carpeting, and a
smooth dash keep the comfortable cruiser feel. And you'll love all
the details from the working under dash courtesy lights to the
finished trunk. You feel a true vintage tingle the moment you sit
behind the stylized factory wheel (with its jewelry-like horn
ring), and gaze at the bright factory gauges. It's a true
upper-class hardtop.
Under the hood is a correct 327 cubic-inch straight-eight motor.
The engine bay has a clean and original appearance, which is the
style people love to see. The odometer reflects the actual mileage.
That's a real treat that you'll love to brag about, but it may also
require a little extra servicing if you want this to be your every
weekend cruiser. The same goes for the Allstate
whitewalls...they're pure vintage cool, but you may want to retain
them for a display-only and upgrade your driving rubber if you want
to go the further away car shows. That's what's great about this
one. There are plenty of time capsule elements, and there's also an
overall confidence in a sturdy-built Packard that you know you can
return the smoothness whenever you want. And features like the
automatic transmission and power brakes are all part of an easy
cruising package.
Complete with maintenance records, this is the rare hardtop coupe
that will turn heads simply because so few of them are out there on
the road anymore. Who knew this kind of premium vintage could be so
affordable? Call today!!!
