Only the tailgate on the Station Sedan was actually wood, a steel-bodied car dressed up to look like a woodie so Packard could skip a real wagon program.
Lead trim: Station Sedan 288 cu in straight-eight
Packard Station Sedan1948–1950
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FactOnly the tailgate on the Station Sedan was actually wood, a steel-bodied car dressed up to look like a woodie so Packard could skip a real wagon program.
The Packard Station Sedan was a luxury station wagon built by Packard from 1948 to 1950 on the reintroduced Packard Eight platform, letting Packard sell a "woodie" without a full station-wagon development programme: a steel subframe and steel passenger doors with structural northern-birch panels, the only wooden door being the rear gate. It was not long enough for optional third-row seating; the 288 cu in (4.7 L) straight eight with a 3-speed manual (Ultramatic in 1950), a US$3,459 list price for its final year, and it was discontinued when the 1951 models arrived. Wheelbase 120 in, length 204.7 in, width 77.5 in, height 64.1 in, curb weight 4,075 lb.
Collectors Spotted in the Packard Station Sedan Lineage
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Trims & Figures
One published trim in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station Sedan 288 cu in straight-eight | 1948–1950 | 4.7 L Inline-8 | 130 hp | 230 lb-ft | — | RWD | — | — |
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