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1949 Packard

Packard's body design for 1949 - it's Golden Anniversary year - was labeled
by the company as new, but it had actually been introduced a year earlier. It
was a big departure from previous Packard designs and an answer to Cadillac's
fresh, new P-38-inspired tail fins.

As part of Packard's 50th anniversary celebration the company produced 2,000
Packard's in a unique, custom gold paint. They were driven from the Packard
proving grounds to dealerships throughout the United States.

The Packard Super Eight convertible coupe was powered by one of the legendary
Packard inline eights that displaced 327 cubic-inches and developed 145 horsepower.

It carried a factory base price of $3,350; only 671 were sold.

A closer look at the hood ornament:

Interior

Ralph's scan