1951 Packard Convertible

250 2 door Convertible

8 cyl.Packard Thunderbolt 428408/ 288 STD 327 A

Automatic ( ULTRAMATIC)

2469 3460

Clear

Gasoline

1951 PACKARD 250 series CONVERTIBLE – I am delighted to offer this 1951 Packard Series 250 Convertible in Packard Ivory (sometimes also called corona yellow) over Redinterior and Tan Factory original canvass top. Power comes from the original 327ci straight 8 engine and Ultramatic automatic transmission! Options include power convertible top, fender skirts, push button AM radio, spotlight mirror, cormorant hood ornament, reverse lights, front & rear bumper guards, turn signals, interior & trunk lights, and more! This is a beautiful example of the great American Made Automobiles from the 1950's. A survivor Packard with low 51000 actual miles. This car is in excellent original condition ( other than some touch up paint ) the car is in excellent driving condition and a fine example of an unmolested and unrestored vintage automobile. It is a dream driver and the ride is fit for Royalty. True to the reputation of these grand and gorgeous cars of the era there is no doubt that the Packard's were the American equivalent of Rolls Royce. There is absolutely no rust or damage history of any kind on this American Classic Automobile. Even the original upholstery is still covered with the period seat covers that were retrofitted by the dealership as a Packard option offered at that time. I bought the car 6-7 years ago from a very elderly lady here in Phoenix. She and her husband had owned it from the 50's and were the 2nd owner. They maintained two residences, one here in Arizona and one in Montana. This car was kept in their winter home in Sun Lakes, Mesa, AZ, and always garaged and seldom driven. Hence the low miles and the condition. No accidents ever and Zero rust. The car was and is in excellent shape and therefore I have only done routine maintenance like oil changes etc. In Arizona when a car is not used as a daily driver, the seals do dry up and hence I replaced the engine oil pan seal, engine gas kit, transmission seal, rear end seals. I did replace the hydraulic boom for power top on driver side which had a small leak. I never intended to part with this majestic car but circumstances force me to do so reluctantly. It has no issues and is a dream of a driver, smooth, tight and just glides. Invariably I get compliments and thumbs up whenever and wherever I drive it. The ride is no less than a Rolls Royce. Everything on this car works just like it did when new , every little thing, believe it or not. Packards of the late 1940s and 1950s are amongst the most collectible of post-war US automobiles, representing as they do, the final flowering of that magnificent straight eight. When post-war production commenced in October 1945, Packard fielded a range almost unchanged from that on offer for 1942, as did almost the entire US auto industry. The Packards continued virtually unchanged, either stylistically or mechanically, for 1947 and it was not until the 1948 range was announced that there was a wholesale makeover. Known as the 'inverted bathtub' or 'pregnant elephant', Packard's new look was longer, sleeker and more streamlined than before and would serve the company until the arrival of the all-new John Reinhart-designed 24th Series in August 1950. By this time Packard was building eight-cylinder cars only and for '51 these were available in four series: 200, 250, 300 and 400. Added to the range in March 1951 and something of a 'hotrod', the 250 Series combined the short-wheelbase chassis of the more modestly priced 200 with the 327ci (5.4-litre) 150bhp engine of the larger 300 Series. Two models were offered: a two-door hardtop coupe and similar convertible, the latter being Packard's only soft-top model. The use of 'jet louvres' on the rear wings reflected the ongoing fascination with contemporary aircraft design. Packard's most exclusive, the 250 Series accounted for only 4,640 units out of a total production of a little over 100,000 cars in 1951. This 1951 Packard 250 Convertible is in Packard Ivory over an ivory and red interior with Tan factory original convertible top and red boot. Power is from a 327 CID engine and fitted with Packard Ultramatic automatic transmission and further optioned with AM radio, power top. The Packard 250 was produced from 1951 through 1952 with just 9,841 examples produced. 4,640 were built in the first year. It shared the same basic body and wheelbase as the 200, but came equipped with Packard's larger 327 cubic-inch 8-cylinder inline engine. . The Model 250 was designed to fill a void in Packard's Junior lineup. Along with their unique body styles, the 250 Models also had three jet-louvers on each rear quarter panel, better grade trim and fabric in the interior. The Deluxe trim level had Spartan appointments found on the standard models and added chrome wheel rings, and turn indicators. The Mayfair hardtop sold for $3,290 while the convertible sold for $3,450. The hardtop had six interior upholstery combinations of ribbed nylon and leather materials. The convertible had seats covered with top grain leather and washable woven leather-like plastic. The L-head, 327 CID engine had hydraulic valve lifters and a Carter Type WGD two-barrel carburetor and produced 150 horsepower. VIN 2469 3460 On Engine – Packard Thunderbolt 428408 ( small ) 288 STD 327 AT ( bold) On Fire wall behind heater – A88 i 86 Body Number (on small plate on firewall) 2469 3460The trim code is either 595 or 695 , and paint code appears to be T , they not very legible as it is printed and not embossedThe engine is not detailed since I wanted to keep it original. The engine color is absolutely correct and verified by the Packard Club here. The interior is with original seat covers which were installed by the dealer at the time of sale and offered as an extra by Packard company. You may not see many of these original things on other cars that are there. It always wins awards for best original keeping originality and integrity. My honest evaluation of the car is as under ( 0 being bad and 10 being perfect) Exterior Paint ( mostly Original) – 7 Interior is Factory Original – 9 Mechanical – 10 Engine & Drive Train – original unmolested - 10 Top is Factory Original- 8.5 Chrome – 9.5 Electrical – 10 Gauges and Radio - 10 Rust – none Dents – none Bondo – none Mileage- 51651 actual Overall the car is an unmolested survivor in excellent shape . I urge you to bid with confidence, you will be proud to own this Packard. On Apr-02-13 at 10:12:53 PDT, seller added the following information:I have additional photos of the undercarriage and the trunk and will email to you if you wish. Please let me know.Feel free to ask any other details.On Apr-03-13 at 13:14:46 PDT, seller added the following information:Just an additional note: The car IS available for worldwide shipping. The buyer will need to arrange his / her own shipping and pay for any applicable charges. I will assist in coordinating with the buyer's designated shipping company or forwarder.