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Packard was not going down without a fight. Things were looking bleak on East Grand Avenue in Detroit, but to let the motoring world know that Packard was alive and well, the company introduced a special show/experimental car in 1954. Styled by Dick Teague, the car was quickly sent to the annual Speed Weeks action at Daytona Beach in February of that year. With noted race driver Jim Rathmann at the wheel, he set an official 110.9 mph on the sand while recording an unofficial 131 mph. Called the Gray Wolf II, it took its name from the record-setting racer of 1903 and 1904 giving a 50th-anniversary purpose to the car as well. It is powered by Packard's 359 cubic-inch inline Eight equipped with a McCullough supercharger thereby boosting output to a claimed 275 horsepower.
The car was renamed the Panther-Daytona after its debut at Speed Weeks. A total of five were crafted by Creative Industries of Detroit. The fiberglass-bodied two-seaters hit the show circuit for the 1954 model year. At least two were modified to 1955 standards in anticipation of a repeat performance for the next season's shows. Modifications included a new grille, 1955-style taillights, and a two-tone paint scheme. It is believed, however, that none appeared at shows during the 1955 model year.
The Packard Panther, originally named the Grey Wolf II, has a one-piece body of molded fiberglass up to an inch thick. This particular example once belonged to the company chief, who redesigned the rear end with cathedral-style taillights.
The car was renamed the Panther-Daytona after its debut at Speed Weeks. A total of five were crafted by Creative Industries of Detroit. The fiberglass-bodied two-seaters hit the show circuit for the 1954 model year. At least two were modified to 1955 standards in anticipation of a repeat performance for the next season's shows. Modifications included a new grille, 1955-style taillights, and a two-tone paint scheme. It is believed, however, that none appeared at shows during the 1955 model year.
The Packard Panther, originally named the Grey Wolf II, has a one-piece body of molded fiberglass up to an inch thick. This particular example once belonged to the company chief, who redesigned the rear end with cathedral-style taillights.
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1954 Packard Panther Daytona Concept Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Packard Panther Daytona Concept
(Data based on Model Year 1954 sales)
1954 PACKARD PANTHER CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: M600050 Sold for USD$825,000 2013 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale | |
1954 Packard Panther Daytona Concept Sold for USD$700,000 2009 Automobiles of Amelia Island | |
1954 Packard Panther-Daytona Roadster Concept Car Sold for USD$363,000 2006 Vintage Motor Cars in Arizona |
Packard Panther Daytona Concepts That Failed To Sell At Auction
1954 Packard Panther Daytona Concept's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
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