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 TH-cam. 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!
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
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.
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 TH-cam. 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!
This is the only one in existence.
very rare model pickup