Posted by W126: Yup.

I drove a '50 Packard for a few yrs ('97-'99). Year round -- battling the WI winters. The thing never failed to start and was a dream on the interstate with that OD.

Sold it to friend in Minneapolis who let it go to ***** and eventually was towed away. More than likely turned into a parts car -- RIP old friend.

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Packards were awesome--did it have the flathead six? or V-8?

I actually had two 49 Chevies--3 speed on the column, inline six. Totally reliable. Pull out the hand choke, hit the starter button (button, ignition key was separate), and go.

Joe B.