58 Wagons

The base shipping weight of a '58 Provincial is 3420 pounds. I can't imagine that a '58 Packard wagon was much different (I do not have the weight handy.). The Packard may even be lighter due to the fiberglass hood.

I went up a couple of flights on this 100 degree day to check in my reference material. According to the 1958 Salesman's Data Book, a '58 Provincial weighs 3420 pounds and a '58 Packard wagon weighs 3555 pounds.

doing this from memory....but seems that despite the lighter fiberglass hood, the Packard would weigh more due to more standard equipment: wasn't automatic standard with overdrive as option (vs. straight 3 speed on Stude).....power brakes......dual exhuast.....plus higher grade trim, carpet, might have had bigger wheels/tires (the 57s did).