1953 Packard Mayfair

Description

Ask the Man Who Owns One... That was the famous motto about Packard's quality, and the person who gets all that attention could now be you with this affordable low-mileage 1953 Packard Mayfair. After all, car crowds love to see these premium classic straight-eight cars, especially when it's also a pillarless hardtop coupe.

This ultra-exclusive marque holds so much prestige that even the "affordable" Mayfairs and Cavaliers were at Cadillac's level of price and luxury. That's why this coupe looks so good. The Cream Beige has a terrific style that looks period-correct and has a good gloss. And the Metallic Burgundy does a great job of highlighting the pillarless hardtop with added flair. And speaking of flair, plenty of chrome, and this one is complete, including the stylized multi-piece grille/bumper setup, Packard swan hood ornament, and full-length trim that gives this an elegant profile. It has the right hint of aging, and that's because this is a true classic. It has all the best details, like the rear fender trim, rear fender skirts, and Packard crest on the factory hubcaps. In fact, just look at the chrome tailfins with Packard script...it's the kind of detail you don't get on a Chevy, and rarely does it survive all these decades later.

The premium feeling continues inside with a fresh dark red and beige upholstery. Matching door panels, plush carpeting, and a smooth dash keep the comfortable cruiser feel. And you'll love all the details from the working under dash courtesy lights to the finished trunk. You feel a true vintage tingle the moment you sit behind the stylized factory wheel (with its jewelry-like horn ring), and gaze at the bright factory gauges. It's a true upper-class hardtop.

Under the hood is a correct 327 cubic-inch straight-eight motor. The engine bay has a clean and original appearance, which is the style people love to see. The odometer reflects the actual mileage. That's a real treat that you'll love to brag about, but it may also require a little extra servicing if you want this to be your every weekend cruiser. The same goes for the Allstate whitewalls...they're pure vintage cool, but you may want to retain them for a display-only and upgrade your driving rubber if you want to go the further away car shows. That's what's great about this one. There are plenty of time capsule elements, and there's also an overall confidence in a sturdy-built Packard that you know you can return the smoothness whenever you want. And features like the automatic transmission and power brakes are all part of an easy cruising package.

Complete with maintenance records, this is the rare hardtop coupe that will turn heads simply because so few of them are out there on the road anymore. Who knew this kind of premium vintage could be so affordable? Call today!!!