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The new Packard Excellence

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John Kuvakas
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This is a real car! Click here. 

packard is back in metal bentley based excellence revives the lost luxury titan 259049 7.jpg

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Wow, that is absolutely stunning. I'd love to see the interior.



   
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John Merritt
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Interesting for sure. I'm not sure how I feel about the styling, but I'll have to let that one gel for a while.


John Merritt
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It certainly looks very impressive and either the 12 cylinder or twin-turbo V8 would make for a powerful and smooth power train.



   
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John Kuvakas
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@jcarnutz, I agree. But it seems the newer elite luxury cars have styling that is "polarizing."

2025 rolls royce phantom f34 ot 32025 1280

John Kuvakas
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Nice car but they missed the boat...they should have created an SUV instead of a sedan.


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David Green
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Nice and a Packard, but after all those hours of labour, is it any better than the Bentley that it was originally?



   
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@jcarnutz +1  Me too John.



   
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cadillaclloyd
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@jkuvakas 

The RR hasn't looked good for years, but the Bentley is so much nicer.



   
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@david-green 

It doesn't need to be better than the Bentley, for sure it will be just as nice. there is not much in this world better than a Bentley, IMHO. They used the Flying Spur as the donor, which starts at $276,450. to $298,250. Then add the custom work and this will be one expensive car. So....if they really want to resurrect the company, they will need to come way down in price, so that others beside high net worth individuals can purchase it. I'm still waiting to see the first Cadillac Celestiq on the road in California, but at $300,000. a copy who is going to buy that?

 

Go here and build your own Bentley: Smile  

https://www.bentleymotors.com/en/models/flying-spur.html

 



   
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The design is very Rolls Royce-ish. And I like it for the most part but not the odd looking front end. The grilletts distract from the main grille and give it an uneven appearance. But overall it's pleasing.



   
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@jcarnutz My thoughts exactly John M.



   
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When I first viewed it, my thought was it may be based off of the newer Lincoln Continental. 

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When I first viewed it, my thought was it may be based off of the newer Lincoln Continental. 

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Yes sir, Geno, I can see the styling cue similarities. Know what; I think I like the Lincoln better!!

 



   
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@perrone1 Me too buddy, they are sweet.



   
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