June 25th 1956
Last Packard car was produced at Connor Avenue plant in Detroit. Packard would continue to manufacture cars in South Bend, Indiana, until 1958, but for those familiar with Packard the last 1956 is considered the last true Packard car.
June 25th 1964
John Paul Herbert was on born June 25, 1964 in Romford, London, England. He is a former racing driver from England. He competed in Formula One, winning three races, and also in sports cars winning the Le Mans 24 Hours in 1991 driving a Mazda 787B. They only non-european car to win Le-Mans that too with a rotary engine.
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The 1956 Packard Caribbean is considered the last "real" packard.
Caribbean's 374 cubic-inch V-8 engine delivered 310 horsepower in 1956.
Caribbean's seat covers were reversible, from cloth to leather.
John Paul Herbert
