🔍 1953 Packard Limousine 🚗
📍 Escazú, San José, Costa Rica 🇨🇷
💬 Built on a stretched 149-inch wheelbase by coachbuilder Henney, the 1953 Packard limousine was produced in a series of just 100 units — some went directly into service with the U.S. Secret Service for presidential inaugural parades.
Cars
1953 Packard Limousine
Basic ID
Make
Packard
Model
Limousine (Henney)
Year
1953
Origin & Manufacturing
Country of Origin
United States
Manufacturer
Packard Motor Car Company / Henney Motor Company
Powertrain & Performance
Engine Type / Size
327 cu in (5.4 L) L-Head Straight-8 Thunderbolt
Horsepower
180 hp @ 4,000 rpm
Torque
300 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm
Transmission
2-speed Ultramatic Automatic
Top Speed
~100 mph
Mechanical Systems & Design
Body Style
4-door limousine
Brakes
4-wheel drum
Dimensions
Length
~242 in (on 149-in wheelbase)
Width
77.8 in
Height
~66 in
Weight
~5,000 lb
Sources: Car and Driver · Manufacturer’s Official Website · Motor Trend