Packard Automobile was a luxury brand produced by Packard Motor Car Company from Detroit and later by the Studebaker-Packard Corporation. The first models were produced in 1899 and the last Packard in the late 50s. In attempt to keep the brand alive for the car-buying public, the company built 7 dream cars during the 50s. The Predictor was the last concept car designed by Ghia of Turin in 1957 under Packard design chief Bill Schmidt.