Vehicle Description
1954 Packard was a window display car at a dealership located in
Deland, FL. When the dealership closed shortly after, a local
family acquired the car and used it as their special occasion
driver on fair weather days. When they passed away, it was passed
down to a close family friend who was also in Deland and they had
the car professionally repainted there in 1993 and the chrome
redone. The engine bay was also refurbished. It is otherwise an
unrestored original car that still has all of the factory original
interior (carpet, dash, upholstery, etc) and now shows 40k actual
miles on the odometer. The car still runs and drives just about
like a new one. Just about looks like a new one too! One of the
nicest examples of this model you'd hope to find. Features: �
Original sticker price: $3,827.00 � Engine: 359ci 8 Cylinder (4
Barrel Carburetor/aluminum head/212 HP) � Transmission: Ultra-Matic
(2 speed automatic with lock up converter) � Electrical System: 12
volts (and converted to alternator) � Factory Power Steering �
Factory Power Brakes � Factory Power Seat � Production Figure for
this model: 1,189 � Wheelbase: 122 inches � Fuel economy: 13-16 mpg
� Weight: 4,220 � Overall Length: 211.4 inches � 0-60 Time The
original engine runs very well, idles smooth, and makes very good
power (most powerful straight 8 made!). The transmission shifts
well/smooth at all speeds and the car keeps up at highway speed
better than average for this year of car. Doors open and close
nicely with a thud. No extra play in the steering, no noises, no
leaks, or anything of that sort. VERY easy to steer and stop. The
12 conversion is also a big plus! In addition, a small
AM/FM/Bluetooth radio was added under the dash and the wipers were
converted to electric. Full service with new fluids just completed.
Should win a trophy at nearly every show you go!
