Tag: Route 66 History

Kingman’s Last Echo: Unveiling the Legacy of the Final Packard and Studebaker’s Postscript

Dec 18, 2023

Cruisin’ Classics: Route 66 Revival

Introduction:As we explore the rusted relic of a Packard along Route 66 in Kingman, Arizona, our journey takes an unexpected turn into the twilight years of Packard’s existence. Beyond the celebrated 1956 model, a peculiar chapter emerges—Studebaker’s revival of the Packard name in 1957 and 1958. Join us as we unravel the tale of the…