By the end, Packard wasn't really Packard anymore — its last cars in 1957-58 were built on this Studebaker President's own platform.
Lead trim: President (1955–1958, 120.5 in wheelbase)
Studebaker President1955–1958
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FactBy the end, Packard wasn't really Packard anymore — its last cars in 1957-58 were built on this Studebaker President's own platform.
Studebaker reintroduced the President nameplate in 1955 for all premium-trimmed vehicles (2- and 4-door sedans, coupes, 2-door hardtops and 2- and 4-door station wagons on a 120.5 in wheelbase, related to the Scotsman, Commander, Champion and Packard Clipper); the most noteworthy was the 1955 Studebaker Speedster. The name was discontinued after 1958 as Studebaker turned to the compact Lark, and the final Packards (1957–58) were based on this President platform.
Collectors Spotted in the Studebaker President 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| President (1955–1958, 120.5 in wheelbase) | 1955–1958 | — | — | — | — | RWD | — | — |
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Photographs
By the end, Packard wasn't really Packard anymore — its last cars in 1957-58 were built on this Studebaker President's own platform.
The 1941 President's doors hinged forward, not back — Studebaker quietly ditched the suicide-door layout a full generation before the rest of Detroit followed.
In 1938 the President offered a dashboard-mounted "Miracle-Shift" gear selector — decades before column and dash shifters became the American norm.
This President wasn't just a luxury flagship — it was a record-breaker. Studebaker's own land speed marks from 1928-1933 stood unbroken for the next 35 years.
Rivals
Same body, same money, other badges — tap any card to flip.
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