289-cid, 225-hp, V-8 engine, four-barrel carburetor, Borg-Warner Flight-O-Matic three-speed automatic transmission, independent front suspension with unequal-length A-arms, coil springs and anti-sway bar, live rear axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes. Wheelbase: 116.5-inches

For 1958, the final new Packard models were introduced in January and marketed as a mid-year lineup change. The Series 58L models featured updated body designs, heralded by a full-width grille and fashionable quad headlamps. At the rear, a pair of uniquely stacked tailfins incorporated boomerang-style taillight lenses with backup lights. From the lower tailfin, a dashing gold-anodized side molding swept dramatically to the front of the car. A set of 14-inch wheels and tires provided a low ride height, while a hood scoop made for a performance-oriented final touch.

The beautifully presented example offered here is one of just 675 hardtop coupes built during the final year of Packard automobile production. Its rakish bodylines are accented by a newer exterior finish, beautiful two-tone interior upholstery and original, virtually irreplaceable exterior trim. The 225-hp, 289 V-8 is cradled within a clean, well-maintained engine bay and mated to a Flight-O-Matic automatic transmission. The interior features a padded dash, a very stylish steering wheel, a radio and a clock.