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The Packard El Paso is one of three [[Packard]] coustom cars built by Carl Schneider and Peter Portugal of Eureka, California. The three vehicles were inspired by design study drawings that were done in the early 1950's by Packard, but were never put into production or even made into official dream cars. The El Paso is a woody station wagon with a hand-stitched cowhide interior, roof rack, and seats six and lugage.  
{{Infobox |
|Image = [[Image:PackardElPaso.jpg|300px]]
|Marque = [[Packard]]
|aka = '''Type aka here, not up there'''
|Production = 1951 (one off)
|Class = Station Wagon
|Body Style = 4-door, 5-seat Woody Wagon
|Length = '''length - type here'''
|Width = '''Width - type here'''
|Height = '''Height - type here'''
|Wheelbase = '''wheelbase - type here'''
|Weight = '''Weight - you get the point'''
|Transmission = '''transmission + drive'''
|Engine = '''engine'''
|Power = N/A hp @ N/A rpm<br>N/A lb-ft of [[torque]] @ N/A rpm
|Similar =  '''similar (competition)'''
|Designer = '''Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)'''
}}
The '''Packard El Paso''' is one of three [[Packard]] coustom cars built by Carl Schneider and Peter Portugal of Eureka, California. The three vehicles were inspired by design study drawings that were done in the early 1950's by Packard, but were never put into production or even made into official dream cars. The El Paso is a woody station wagon with a hand-stitched cowhide interior, roof rack, and seats six and lugage.  
 
See WikiCars' comprehensive '''[[Packard El Paso Review]]


===Recent Changes===  
===Recent Changes===  
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===Styles and Major Options===
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===Styles and Major Options===
===Pricing===
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===Pricing===
The El Paso is currently up for sale at $57,500.
The El Paso is currently up for sale at $57,500.
As new the price would have been between $3,000 and $5,000.
As new the price would have been between $3,000 and $5,000.
===Gas Mileage===
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As seen on the [http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm FuelEconomy.gov] website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:
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===Engine and Transmission===
Specifications, details, graphs, pictures and other information regarding the powertrain is placed in this section.
===Performance===
Please make sure to '''''write information of the vehicle's performance in a third-person point of view'''''. This section should include information about the car's '''acceleration figures''', '''handling''', '''braking''', etc.
If using information gathered from Road Test articles from a reputable automotive source, then '''''please make sure to cite the quote'''''.
===Reliability===
Warranty options and scheduled maintainence information should be mentioned here.
===Safety===
This section should reference points on safety ratings and features of the vehicle.


===Photos===
===Photos===
<gallery>
Image:PackardElPaso.jpg|3/4 Front and Left Side
Image:PackardElPaso2.jpg|3/4 Front and Right Side
Image:PackardElPaso3.jpg|3/4 Rear and Left Side
Image:PackardElPaso4.jpg|Interior Drivers Side
Image:PackardElPaso5.jpg|Engine
Image:PackardElPaso6.jpg|Interior Tailgate
</gallery>




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Seafoam Green
Seafoam Green


===Main Competitors===
===Main Competitiors===
As a one-off car it has no competitors, but had it been made in the early 1950's its competitiors would have been:
As a one-off car it has no competitors, but had it been made in 1951 its competitiors would have been:
 
*[[Ford Country Squire]]
*[[Buick Roadmaster Estate]]
*[[Pontiac DeLuxe Station Wagon]]


[[Ford Country Squire]]


[[Buick Roadmaster Estate]]
==Hybrid Models==
If there are [[Hybrid Cars|hybrid]] versions of this vehicle manufactured, then please elaborate a little bit on it here.


[[Pontiac DeLuxe Station Wagon]]
==Unique Attributes==
If there are any features of this [[automobile|vehicle]] that sets it apart from other [[automobile|vehicles]] in its class, then mention those ''unique attributes'' here.


==Interior==
This section should include information on the interior's ''design'', ''build quality'', ''ergonomics'', ''space (head and legroom, front and rear)'', ''features'', ''stowage compartments'' and ''overall comfortability'' and ''livability''. Add pictures wherever applicable and '''''keep information in a third-person point of view'''''.


==Unique Attributes==
==Resale Values==
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! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | $
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" | $
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | $
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" | $
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==Criticisms==
==Criticisms==
Please make sure to '''''keep critiques in a third-person point of view'''''. If using criticisms from a reputable automotive source, then '''''please make sure to cite the quote'''''.


==Generations==
Fill in as many as appropriate. Add more if necessary and pictures wherever applicable.
'''''Please make sure NOT to use copyrighted pictures'''''.
==Current Generation: (YYYY–present)==
===Fifth generation (YYYY–YYYY)===
===Fourth generation (YYYY–YYYY)===
===Third generation (YYYY–YYYY)===
===Second generation (YYYY–YYYY)===
===First Generation/Origins (YYYY–YYYY)===
==Worldwide==
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==Design quirks and oddities==
==Design quirks and oddities==
 
Refer to any pop-culture tidbits about the [[Automobile|vehicle]] in this section.


==Awards==
==Awards==
 
List out notable ''awards'' that the model has recieved while in production. '''Boldface''' the company or organization that gives out the award, and ''Italicize'' the name of the award.


==See also==
==See also==
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[[Packard Pacifica]]
[[Packard Pacifica]]
{{Packard}}


==External Links==
==External Links==
[http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/carsforsale/packard/unspecified/196467.html Packard El Paso up for sale.]
*[http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/carsforsale/packard/unspecified/196467.html Packard El Paso up for sale.]
*[http://peterportugal.com Peter Portugal official website]
 
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Latest revision as of 17:20, 7 October 2009

PackardElPaso.jpg
Packard El Paso
Packard
aka Type aka here, not up there
Production 1951 (one off)
Class Station Wagon
Body Style 4-door, 5-seat Woody Wagon
Length length - type here
Width Width - type here
Height Height - type here
Wheelbase wheelbase - type here
Weight Weight - you get the point
Transmission transmission + drive
Engine engine
Power N/A hp @ N/A rpm
N/A lb-ft of torque @ N/A rpm
Similar similar (competition)
Designer Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)

The Packard El Paso is one of three Packard coustom cars built by Carl Schneider and Peter Portugal of Eureka, California. The three vehicles were inspired by design study drawings that were done in the early 1950's by Packard, but were never put into production or even made into official dream cars. The El Paso is a woody station wagon with a hand-stitched cowhide interior, roof rack, and seats six and lugage.

See WikiCars' comprehensive Packard El Paso Review

Recent Changes

Mention any minor facelifts or major changes made to the vehicle here.

Styles and Major Options

Certain vehicles come in different trim levels or body styles. Features and major options should be mentioned here.

Pricing

Add more fields as necessary.

MODEL Trims
Trim1 Trim2 Trim3 Trim4
MSRP
$Price1 $Price2 $Price3 $Price4
Invoice
$Price1 $Price2 $Price3 $Price4

The El Paso is currently up for sale at $57,500. As new the price would have been between $3,000 and $5,000.

Gas Mileage

Add more fields as necessary.

As seen on the FuelEconomy.gov website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:

Trim
Trim1 Trim2 Trim3 Trim4
MPG
c/h c/h c/h c/h

Engine and Transmission

Specifications, details, graphs, pictures and other information regarding the powertrain is placed in this section.

Performance

Please make sure to write information of the vehicle's performance in a third-person point of view. This section should include information about the car's acceleration figures, handling, braking, etc.

If using information gathered from Road Test articles from a reputable automotive source, then please make sure to cite the quote.

Reliability

Warranty options and scheduled maintainence information should be mentioned here.

Safety

This section should reference points on safety ratings and features of the vehicle.

Photos

  • 3/4 Front and Left Side

  • 3/4 Front and Right Side

  • 3/4 Rear and Left Side

  • Interior Drivers Side

  • Engine

  • Interior Tailgate


Colors

Seafoam Green

Main Competitiors

As a one-off car it has no competitors, but had it been made in 1951 its competitiors would have been:


Hybrid Models

If there are hybrid versions of this vehicle manufactured, then please elaborate a little bit on it here.

Unique Attributes

If there are any features of this vehicle that sets it apart from other vehicles in its class, then mention those unique attributes here.

Interior

This section should include information on the interior's design, build quality, ergonomics, space (head and legroom, front and rear), features, stowage compartments and overall comfortability and livability. Add pictures wherever applicable and keep information in a third-person point of view.

Resale Values

Add more fields as necessary.

<MODEL> Year
Year X Year X-2 Year X-3 Year X-4
Resale Value
$ $ $ $

Criticisms

Please make sure to keep critiques in a third-person point of view. If using criticisms from a reputable automotive source, then please make sure to cite the quote.

Generations

Fill in as many as appropriate. Add more if necessary and pictures wherever applicable.

Please make sure NOT to use copyrighted pictures.

Current Generation: (YYYY–present)

Fifth generation (YYYY–YYYY)

Fourth generation (YYYY–YYYY)

Third generation (YYYY–YYYY)

Second generation (YYYY–YYYY)

First Generation/Origins (YYYY–YYYY)

Worldwide

If the vehicle is sold in other markets worldwide, then this is the section to mention that information. Also, mention if the <MODEL> goes by another name in these other markets.

Design quirks and oddities

Refer to any pop-culture tidbits about the vehicle in this section.

Awards

List out notable awards that the model has recieved while in production. Boldface the company or organization that gives out the award, and Italicize the name of the award.

See also

Packard Parisian

Packard Pacifica


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