Packard

During World War II, nearly every domestic industry adapted its operations to assist the War Effort. For some companies, that simply meant rationing raw materials, but others (namely those in the manufacturing sector) were called upon to re-tool their factories and begin assembling battle-ready vehicles, components, and other equipment. This was especially true for automotive

Bob’s 1953 Packard Caribbean convertible was already unique. Then he dropped an LS3 engine and 4L65E tranny in it, and topped it off with special “Packard”-etched coilover covers and valve covers. Bob’s father found the car in Wisconsin, wrenched on it for a while and, after he passed, Bob finished the job in time to

Several Studebakers and a number of other rare independents, including Packard and Nash, were on display this past weekend at Summit Racing near Akron, OH for the company’s annual Studebaker/Packard show. Check out the slideshow below to see what we saw. A lot of good stuff. Also, if you love Studebaker, you can check out

The first Packard automobile was built in 1899 in Warren, OH—which is pretty close to OnAllCylinders’ home base. At the time, the Packard family was running an electric company, and they formed the Ohio Automobile Company, which in 1902 morphed into the Packard Motor Car Company. Packard’s electrical system prowess is still evident today. Packard Electric

They’re not for everyone. But they are for us. Like almost everything with four wheels and a combustion engine, these vintage Studebakers have our attention. For those of us too young to remember these beauties as a relatively common sight on American roadways, it’s always such a treat to stumble upon one. But this past