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Poll: Which '55? (5...
 
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Poll results: '55 Lincoln or Packard?
Voter(s): 22
Poll is closed May 26, 2022
'55 Lincoln  -  votes: 2 / 9.1%
2
9.1%
'55 Packard  -  votes: 15 / 68.2%
15
68.2%
Tie  -  votes: 4 / 18.2%
4
18.2%
Sorry, no interest in this selection.  -  votes: 1 / 4.5%
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4.5%

Poll: Which '55? (5/12/2022)

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(@sizedoesmatter)
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'55 Lincoln or Packard?

Be sure to make your selection.

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1955 Lincoln Capri 2DR hardtop 9
1955 Packard 400 5

John Bono
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David Green
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I am a real fan of that 1955 Packard 400.



   
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(@bob-jackman)
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Like both but Packard.



   
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George Schire
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I'm surprised with my choice on this one.  After going back and forth several times, I've settled on the LINCOLN.  


George Schire
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David H
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As of 1955, Packard looked new, including the paint arrangement and wrap-around windshield.   The Lincoln was a warmed over oldie.  Under the hood, Packard was also all new.  Lincoln wasn't.  So it's Packard for me.

And here's mine, Brooklin #182

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Frank Reed
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Like both but the Packard grill and windshield give it the edge!


Frank Reed
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(@jack-dodds)
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I am not a big fan of either car this year but prefer the styling of the Packard over the Lincoln; which looks more like a Mercury than something more expensive.  This changed dramatically in 1956 mind you!



   
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Packard for me. Although not visible in this pic, those "Cathedral" taillights are fabulous!


Barry Levittan
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Tie.



   
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Posted by: @100ford2003

Tie.

Yep



   
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Ed Glorius
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Packard for me too, for the reasons stated.


Retired in Dunedin, Florida.


   
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John Napoli
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The Packard just looks more luxurious.  



   
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Brush
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Never really cared for any Packard, so it is the Lincoln today by default.



   
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(@sizedoesmatter)
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Love both but the Packard gets my vote.


John Bono
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Posted by: @d-m-holcombe

As of 1955, Packard looked new, including the paint arrangement and wrap-around windshield.   The Lincoln was a warmed over oldie.  Under the hood, Packard was also all new.  Lincoln wasn't.  So it's Packard for me.

And here's mine, Brooklin #182

IMG 7322

David, Love the Brooklin Packard. Thanks for sharing.


John Bono
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