A nice drive in my all original survivor 1949 Packard Custom Eight.

[@DavidAdams-bj2uz]

I just bought a 49 Custom original survivor that looks just like this one. I've already fallen in love with mine. It was very nice to take a drive with you in yours. Makes me want to take mine out tonight.

[@gregdelagrange8573]

Thanks. They are excellent automobiles.

[@michaelcallahan5358]

An awesome amazing amount of craftsmanship was placed into theses cars , they appear as though they would last forever!

[@gregdelagrange8573]

I agree. They really don't build them like this anymore.

[@jerrycallender9352]

Nuttin' like a 9-main bearing Packard 8!

[@gregdelagrange8573]

I agree. Smooth and nearly silent. The 356 engine was probably their best engine overall.

[@williamschoemann4209]

Thank you. That was fun. Any time is a good time for a drive in an old car. Especially a Packard.

[@northcackalacky4694]

That was an amazing video!!! Thank you. The mechanical sounds, squeaks, smooth power, sky n clouds, trees, colors of nature!!! Your video was as good or better than any of Leno's videos. Thanks again

[@gregdelagrange8573]

Thanks.

[@1953childstar]

My late grandfather had that exact car…In the early 1950's he lived with us and would have an argument with my parents, then pack a suitcase and sit in that car for hours..

[@asteverino8569]

Love taking these drives with you and your Packards. I love this car. Rattles, squeaks and all.

[@gregdelagrange8573]

Thank you very much!

[@richardkryston2990]

I'd wager that compared to other 1949 makes & models, there's much fewer rattles and squeaks in a Packard.

[@carlv8168]

@@richardkryston2990 That annoying squeak was the clutch pedal scraping the opening in the steel floorboard each time the pedal was depressed. The reason? Because the rubber grommet from the factory had long dried up, wore out and eventually fell out. I've lost count of how many of these videos I've watched showcasing an old car like this, but the glory is dashed the very second you hear that annoying scraping sound of the clutch pedal floor grommet that they didn't bother to replace.

[@pbrandon4129]

A grand motor car. Excellent video; show speedo some and no annoying music. 👍

[@gregdelagrange8573]

Thanks. I've also posted a couple of other videos of this car as well on my channel.

[@johnball3487]

I need a pillow to set on. I can hardly see over the dash! LOL!!!! All I see are 2 pelican wings up there! LOL!! It is amazing as just how quiet those engines are.

[@johnball3487]

Do you have to let up off the aecelerator for it to shift into overdrive, or does it just do it? My 1963 Rambler American 440H, you had to do that.

[@gregdelagrange8573]

Lol. I'm only 5ft 6 and have to look through the steering wheel myself. Those engines were always great. I hear that comment a lot.

[@johnball3487]

@@gregdelagrange8573 Well, I am taller than you! (by about 3-1/2") My mom was only about 5 -1/1/2 and she always sat on a pillow to drive, until she got the 77 Chrysler N.Y. Brogham, St. Regis, with elect seats, tilt and telescoping steering wheel, etc. Then she was "right up there"! LOL!!

[@myrryxmas691]

@@gregdelagrange8573 Packard engines always were smoother than a gravy sandwich. That was one of their major selling points back before rubber motor mounts. (Not just Packards, but all the luxury marques.) I love these ride-along videos. Thanks so much for bringing us along!

[@fredwiley3731]

I think you did a great job. It takes two hands and feet to drive these cars. I have 1948 Deluxe Survivor. Thanks for letting us hear your car and see you drive it. I shift into third a little sooner than you. Always start in first like you.

[@gregdelagrange8573]

Thank you. I usually shift sooner as well but I split shifted 2nd gear into overdrive then 3rd.

[@ronbrewer2721]

It also takes two good knees especially if you drive in city traffic which I don't have. Yes I do know how to drive a standard, I learned to drive a 3 on the tree unfortunately not in a Packard.

[@davidgrisez]

There was a time in the past when Packard was one of the top names in luxury automobiles. Their advertisement was ask the man who owns one. However after World War II and the early 1950s Packard went into decline. Also around 1950 Packard merged with Studebaker and the company became Studebaker-Packard. However by the late 1950s the production of Packard cars ended. And by the 1960s Studebaker came to an end. Now all we have is historic and classic Packards and Studebakers.

[@carlmclean4701]

Would like to see MORE of the OUTSIDE of the Packard.

[@gregdelagrange8573]

I have another video showing the whole car just search my channel.

[@alexkalish8288]

I love these cars, but I don't have a custom - the custom has the 356 and a longer wheel base + the cormorant. I am restoring a 49 super eight with the 327. Nothing like an un-restored original however.

[@muffs55mercury61]

I love these. The 1948 to 1950s have the same body shell. Sadly they were the butt of jokes often called bathtubs or pregnant elephants. The Custom 8 has the large straight 8 (356 C.I.D.) that sings such beautiful music and a longer wheelbase than the other models. The engine had 160 horsepower which may seem anemic now but they were very powerful cars in their day and could reach 60 mph quickly. It was the roads that were not up to handle high powered cars and thus many accidents happened. Next time if you don't have anyone to film for you then get a dash cam as they are cheap.

[@gregdelagrange8573]

Thank you. I have another video on my channel that's better than this one, so well as one with a walk around of this car.

[@michaelcallahan5358]

Aerodynamic is the key word, less air friction, my Grandfather was going across a desert HWY looked at his speedometer and found he was going 110 mph , he said he had no idea!

[@alfredsedgewick2184]

Out of curiosity, what is parts availability and service like for an older model like that? She looks absolutely gorgeous btw

[@gregdelagrange8573]

Mechanical parts are available from a couple of suppliers. However for this model they not as easily found like the parts for the junior series cars. Especially trim and interior.

[@jerrycallender9352]

Were you using the overdrive on your road trip? Thought I heard it engage in 2nd...

[@gregdelagrange8573]

Yes I was using the overdrive. It will engage under light throttle at about 26 mph.

[@MyWillypilly]

Hey Greg, Interstate driving? Will she keep with the program?

[@gregdelagrange8573]

Yes. They will run 70 mph on the highway. Especially with radial tires. It has overdrive which gives it a final drive ratio of 2.95. Direct drive is 4.10.

[@MyWillypilly]

@@gregdelagrange8573 nice! I just wondered if she were to protest those modern interstate speeds.