When Studebaker took over Packard operations it was intended that the two marques would continue and be profitable. However, there was no money for new Packard designs and the proposals for new models were ditched. Dick Teague was given the job of 'Packardizing' a Studebaker and although the two finished models, the Town Sedan and Country Sedan, looked quite handsome, to Packard traditionalists they were Studebakers. Consequently many went over to Lincoln or Cadillac. To Studebaker afficionados the new models were too expensive so they stuck with Studebaker. The net result was a disappointing 5,000 sales. 1958 Packards were subjected to added on extra fins, twin headlights and garish trim. Sales imploded and the once proud Packard marque was no more.
