FOR SALE: 1955 Packard Patrician Sedan The Final Flagship Luxury Car with the Legendary Torsion-Level Ride
Vehicle & Owner Details
Year / Model: 1955 Packard Patrician (Top-of-the-Line Senior Sedan)
Mileage: 86,XXX Original Miles (Exceptional Low Mileage)
Condition: Excellent Original / Survivor-Quality
Title Status: Clean California Title (Owner on Title: Yunior Estevez)
Location: South Lakeland, FL (Zip Code 33813)
Contact: Call or Text Yunior at (303) 883-7439
The Ultimate American Luxury Survivor
This 1955 Packard Patrician is a magnificent piece of American automotive history, representing the brand's final, brilliant independent effort. As the top-of-the-line senior sedan for its year, it was engineered to challenge the competition, featuring unmistakable style and revolutionary technology.
What truly sets this car apart is its highly original, low-mileage status. With only 86,000 believed-original miles and a clean California title confirming a history away from harsh climates, this is a true "survivor" candidate ready for the road, not a demanding restoration project. It has been preserved, not rebuilt, maintaining the integrity and charm of its era.
Manufacturer Engineering Highlights
The 1955 model year was a landmark for Packard, featuring advancements that placed it technologically ahead of its competition:
Pioneering Powerplant: Powered by Packard’s inaugural and most potent 352 ci Overhead Valve V8 engine, delivering a stout 260 horsepower and 355 lb-ft of torque. This engine was a factory-proven powerhouse.
Revolutionary Suspension: Equipped with the legendary Torsion-Level Ride system. This self-leveling, full-length torsion bar system connects all four wheels, delivering an unparalleled, magically smooth ride on any surface. As the original slogan promised: "Let the Ride Decide."
Drivetrain: Features the robust Twin-Ultramatic automatic transmission, engineered for both smooth cruising and powerful low-end acceleration.
Specific Selling Points
Period-Perfect Style: The exterior showcases the iconic Dick Teague-designed styling, featuring the distinctive "Cathedral" taillights, wrap-around windshield, and elegant ribbed-chrome side moldings.
New Rubber: The car is rolling on brand new, period-correct wide white wall tires, providing the perfect stately appearance.
Provenance: This car’s low mileage and clear California title make it a prime collector's item with documented history.
Owner on Title: Sale directly from the owner, Yunior Estevez, ensuring a smooth, transparent transaction.
Price: $25,000
Serious inquiries only, please. No trades at this time.