I'm glad you said that. The Packard nose job on the Hawk must rank as one of the ugliest "facelifts" in history.
All attempt to script a Packard name on any Studebakers was a serious disaster. Anybody who looks closely to 1;1 pictures can see how the workmanship and quality of materials was so poor. A very sad end for a so prestigious icon.
@jack-dodds Esval has announced (for a while now) a 57 Studebaker wagon and a 58 Packard. So far, they’ve always delivered even if it takes a couple years.
I like these Packard's too, in spite of their unusual aspects and knowing in real life it was an attempt, on a very limited budget, to keep the marque going until Packard designs could be re-introduced, perhaps including a "Predictor" type car, too.
I'm with John M. I like the redone front end. I also like the '58 Starlight coupe. MOC was going the make a model of this one and never got around to it. I'm hoping someone does!
The tail end on this car is IMHO about as wild a styling statement ever made in this era. If someone did do it in 1:43 I would buy it just for the statement it makes and for its place in automotive history.
I have no problem with the tail fins on the '58 PackardBaker. It's a bit like a Royal Lancer and then some. But what I can't stand is the clearly tacked-on dual headlamp housings - in my industry we say 'very studenty' - and the name: Packard.
