Cate Blanchett's car in "Carol" | FerrariChat

Cate Blanchett's car in "Carol"

Discussion in 'General Automotive Discussion' started by Mckinney, Mar 13, 2016.

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.

  1. Mckinney

    Mckinney Karting

    Mar 29, 2013
    199
    #1 Mckinney, Mar 13, 2016
    I could probably find this on Wiki but what was that elegant silver machine with the white sidewall tires?
     
  2. 1Superleggera

    1Superleggera Formula 3
    Silver Subscribed

    Jun 20, 2011
    1,136
    North East
    Full Name:
    Scott
    #2 1Superleggera, Mar 13, 2016
    1949 Packard.
     
  3. Mckinney

    Mckinney Karting

    Mar 29, 2013
    199
    #3 Mckinney, Mar 14, 2016
    Thanks - this prompted me to spend some time looking into Packards online. They apparently made some great cars. The 1953 Caribbean convertible is a real looker as are many of the pre-war cars.
     
  4. Tcar

    Tcar F1 Rookie

    Jan 2, 2010
    4,739
    Denver, Albuquerque
    #4 Tcar, Mar 14, 2016
    Packard at one time was a real high end carmaker, many considered it a step above Cadillac. Some beautiful cars.

    Then... postwar, they decided to make a smaller, plainer, more affordable car alongside the luxury car.

    Quality control went to h..., the reputation plunged.

    I read that post-war the streets around the factory were lined with finished cars that had not passed inspection; something missing or wrong... hundreds of cars.

    It ended with a merger with Studebaker and actual Studebakers with the Packard name plastered on the front. Then both brands just disappeared.
     

Share This Page