1956 Packard 400Introducing this 1956 Packard 400, finished in
Maltese Blue with an Onyx (Black) roof, paired with a Turquoise and
Black/White cloth interior. The Packard 400 was positioned as a
personal luxury hardtop, offering a blend of strong V8 performance
and distinctive mid-1950s styling.Highlights:- Twin-Ultramatic
Automatic Transmission- V8 Engine- 4-Barrel Carburetor- Power
Steering- Chrome Bumpers- Rear Fender Skirts- Push-Button Radio-
15-Inch Steel Wheels- Whitewall TiresPower comes from a Packard V8
paired with the Twin-Ultramatic automatic transmission, feeding
through a Rochester 4-Jet 4-barrel carburetor. Notably, 1956 marked
Packard's final full year of Detroit production, making models like
the 400 an interesting snapshot of the brand's engineering
direction during its closing chapter.Additional equipment includes
a 2-spoke steering wheel with horn ring, chrome trim and bumpers,
the signature cormorant hood ornament, American Classic whitewall
tires and 15-inch steel wheels with chrome hubcaps.Inside, this
Four Hundred features wide bench seating that reflects the
comfort-focused design of the era. Interior appointments include
manual-crank windows, vent and quarter windows, an analog gauge
cluster with clock, a push-button radio, and a fender-mounted
antenna, all period-correct details that contribute to the car's
classic feel.This Packard is offered with a running engine, though
it will require additional work to be fully road-ready. That need
is reflected in the pricing, making this an appealing opportunity
for anyone looking to bring a mid-'50s Packard back into regular
driving condition. For $14,750
ClassicCars.com has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States, successfully making the Inc. 5000 list in both 2015,
2016, 2017 and 2018. This prestigious accolade represents the continued growth of the company, and ClassicCars.com's dominance as the world's largest online marketplace for
buying and selling classic and collector vehicles.
The Stevie Awards, the world's premier business awards recognized
ClassicCars.com's first-class Customer Support team with a Stevie Bronze Award in 2019, celebrating the team's skills as exemplary customer support specialists.
In 2016 The Journal, brought to you by ClassicCars.com, was celebrated as the SECOND MOST INFLUENTIAL automotive blog in the world by NFC Performance.