1951 Packard Other

Model 2469 Convertible

6 - Cyl.

Manual

24693514

Gasoline

This beautiful Packard convertible has been our family's pride and joy for several years. It is in the family garage in Sidney, B.C. in Canada. This is on Vancouver Island, only a few kilometers from the Schwartz Bay ferry terminal. It cannot be driven away, it must be towed. Our father's health prevents him from driving on any more antique car club tours, or doing any more mechanical work. So, this is your opportunity to own a classic and really fun automobile for a low price. The reserve price is only $500, so this is an easy purchase for an antique car enthusiast. Note: The odometer reading was recorded, but I lost the piece of paper. From my photos, the numbers are blurred, but it appears to be either 67,826 or 87,829. However, who knows how many owners this car has had since 1951. We've owned it for only a few years. The condition of the car is pretty nice cosmetically. Not fully restored, but attractive for the most part. The only really nice restoration project I can see on the car is the convertible top. Everything else would have to redone for a really first class restoration. I have another 6-7 pictures, including some that show defects in the carpeting on the floors, probably the worst part of this car cosmetically. Please feel free to request that I email all the pictures to you by messaging me with your email address. Mechanically, this car is not reliable. My Dad had a breakdown in eastern Washington a year ago on an antique car club tour, and had to have the car towed by trailer several hundred miles. He did get a prize from the club for the worst luck on the trip. However, if you buy this car, do not plan to drive it away. We saw it run a few months ago, but it ran roughly, and only went a partial block before dying, it did restart and made it back into the garage, but at this point, I think it would be difficult to start, though the battery is charged. My dad's opinion was that it was a puzzle, but needed some serious engine work. The terms for the auction are: 1) The winner must pay a $500 Canadian deposit via PayPal when the auction ends.2) Inspection is only available on Friday March 16, 2012. We are travelling overnight from the USA to meet you and plan to conduct the final title transfer and receive payment in our lawyer's office in downtown Sidney, B.C.3) Final payment must be made in Canadian dollars in cash at our lawyer's office.4) Tow away after title transfer and payment must be on the same day, Friday March 16, 2012. You cannot drive this car away. 5) Complete refunds will be made if: a. You change your mind before Wednesday March 14, 2012 (that's when we can still re-arrange our schedules) b. You physically come to Sidney, B.C. make an inspection and decide it's not the right car for you. If you need another date, earlier is not an option for us, but a later date might work. Just call me, Marc 1-360-302-0611 with questions or other ideas. We are not interested in offers, only assisting the auction winner. On 04-Mar-12 at 20:44:09 EST, seller added the following information: Addendum: I incorrectly set the number of cylinders at 6. It is an inline 8 engine. My apologies.On 09-Mar-12 at 11:09:29 EST, seller added the following information: My apologies for another error, It's been pointed out to me by another bidder (thank you!) that the car is not a manual transmission, it has an automatic transmission. So, to sum up: It's not a six cylinder engine, it's an in-line eight cylinder engine and it has an automatic transmission. Can you tell I'm not a car guy? I actually did work on cars with my Dad as a teenager, but that was 40 years ago... Remember if you live in the USA, you need a passport to visit Canada. When you are returning to the USA with the car in tow, you have to clear USA customs, NOT Canada customs. You are importing an antique car (originally made in Detroit, Michigan, USA according to the metal plate on the car). You will have two pieces of paper delivered to you by our Canadian lawyer after you've paid for the car. One is the bill of sale, the other is the Canadian registration, proving that we, the sellers, have clear title to sell to you. Our lawyer cannot provide any USA customs forms etc. Call US Customs for more information on whether you will need a "certificate of origin" or any other paperwork prepared. Our Canadian lawyer cannot prepare it, but there are customs brokers who could help you(remember, you want USA customs brokers, you are importing the car into the USA). Feel free to call with questions. My name is Marc, phone is 360-302-0611.