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15/05/2026 4:41 am
'56 Cadillac or Packard?
Be sure to make your selection.
Of course, please “Reply” to share your comments.
If selection is greater than 2 rank them.
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John Bono
North Jersey
15/05/2026 6:13 am
I love the Caribbean, but idolize that Eldorado!! Caddy for the win!!
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15/05/2026 6:40 am
Caribbean for me. I love its looks and the tri-tone.
Retired in Dunedin, Florida.
15/05/2026 7:26 am
Packard wins easily for me today.
A '56 DeVille convertible would have made for a more difficult decision but the half-a-'56, half-a-'57 Eldo never looked right to my eye!
Great one today, John! 👍
This post was modified 4 months ago 2 times by Moe Parr
Barry Levittan
Long Island, NY
15/05/2026 7:28 am
Packard wins this comparison simply because, although I love this era of standard Cadillacs very much, the El Dorado tail end spoils it completely; it doesn't match the design or lines of the front half at all, right up to and including 1958.
15/05/2026 8:23 am
A Lincoln Premier would beat both of these in my mind. Having said that, I would pick Cadillac and then Packard.
15/05/2026 8:33 am
Packard for me on this pairing.
15/05/2026 8:58 am
Don't care for either one. No interest today.
15/05/2026 11:37 am
Both are such really gorgeous luxury automobiles ! I would be in heaven driving either one or the stunning Lincoln from that year, too.
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15/05/2026 10:33 pm
I like the multicolored Packard. I agree the taillights on the Cadillac are neat but don’t fit with the front end
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Topic starter
17/05/2026 10:36 pm
What car224 said!I like the multicolored Packard. I agree the taillights on the Cadillac are neat but don’t fit with the front end
Gents, thanks for your replies.
John Bono
North Jersey