1951 PACKARD 250 CONVERTIBLE - FORD 4.9L INLINE 6 - $40K INVESTED!

YEAR: 1951
MAKE: PACKARD
MODEL: 250
TRIM: CONVERTIBLE
VIN: 24692598
MILES: TMU
ENGINE: FORD 4.9L INLINE 6
TRANSMISSION: E40D
EXTERIOR COLOR: CORONA CREAM
INTERIOR COLOR: BURGUNDY
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1951 Packard 250
In today’s world of luxury cars, Cadillac leads the way on the American front. 100 years ago, Cadillac had a massive number of competitors stateside including Auburn, Cord, Duesenberg, and the 3 P’s. The 3 P’s included Packard, Peerless, and Pierce-Arrow, with Packard leading the charge. Packard was one of Cadillac’s largest competitors for nearly 6 decades until their demise in 1956. When owning a Packard, you were leagues above the rest.
Even though Packard was a leader in the luxury car race, they did offer a few “entry-
level” models. In 1951, the high-level cars were the 300 and the 400 Patrician, with the entry level cars being the 200 and the 250. The major differences between the 200 and 250 were the 288 c.i. inline-8 vs the 327 c.i. inline-8, and that the 250 was offered in a convertible. From an entry-level standpoint, the 250 convertible was the best money could buy from Packard in 1951. During that year, only 2,572 250 convertibles were made out of the 100,713 total Packard production, making this a fairly uncommon classic.
The example on offer is presented in an elegant Corona Cream over Burgundy. Under the hood is a 4.9 Liter inline-6 from Ford, a commonly used motor in the Ford F-series, E-Series, and Bronco from the mid-1960’s to the mid 1990’s. This engine provides more power than the original inline-8, along with more reliability and better fuel economy. This car is the perfect candidate for a relaxing afternoon drive or cruising the legendary Woodward Avenue located just outside of Detroit, the home of Packard.
A few notes from the current owners....rust free and always kept in heated garage. From the outside she is all original. New paint. New top and seat covers but everything else came off the car. I replaced the unreliable Packard Flat 8 with a 4.9L 6 cylinder from a Ford F-150. I love driving her now and would feel confident I could drive her across the country. Not a race car but that was not my intention. I just wanted to enjoy automobilia the way it used to be. Pleasant drives in the country or downtown for dinner. I do not have the original engine/transmission. It is in OR and buyer would have to make separate arrangements. She looks good enough that I have had her in local shows and boy do I get the crowds. No trophies, but the people sure do love to gawk. You will get attention wherever you go. Power top goes down and up as if she were new. The speedometer and radio are only things that don't work. Overall, it's a great driver and one you can count on.
Restoration history:
August 2018 - Autocar Sports & Classics - $29,951.81
200 hours of labor
Used ford running gear
Replace water pump
Thermostat
Reseal oil pan
Side panel
Valve cover
Refinish valve cover
Convert to V-belt pulley system
Hood ornament standoff, machine, repair and refinish
Brake master cylinder
Wheel cylinders
Hoses
Rear fender louvres used
Windshield wiper arms and blades used
Rebuild soft top hydraulics systems
Convert to 12v
Replace all hoses
Rebuild valve block
Replace drive cylinders
New engine gaskets and seals
New fluids
New intake manifold
New carburetor
New linkage
New air intake
Fabricate exhaust system
Fabricate custom driveshaft
Replace U joints
Rebuild radiator
Refinish, clean and treat gas tank
Refurbish fuel level sender
Sandblast and refinish wheels
New tires
Various body moulding clips
New door handles
New key blanks
New license plate light lens
New rear brake shoes
Aftermarket control system for E40D transmission
Set door
New weatherstripping
New style mirrors
Upholstery
Repair/recover interior upholstered parts
Replace convertible top
Fabricated carpet and kick panels
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Vehicle comes with original window sticker, owners manuals, two keys, and a clean Carfax vehicle history report.
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