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I have just had the pleasure of waking up this exceptionally fine original which has been sleeping in some snug corner since 1966. It has had the usual all new brakes, fuel system, radiator recore, belts hoses etc etc. I filled the cylinders with Blaster for two weeks before attempting a thing and was rewarded with an engine that turned readily with no stuck valves. Starting it was pretty much anticlimatic.

The car is a pleasure just to look at, but even more to drive: very quiet, tight as a tick over bumps, creamy smooth steering with no play. Even the windows roll up and down with a pleasant feel. Brakes are reassuring, handling is confidence inspiring, and the ride is impeccable. The Ultramaitc is creamy smooth and not all that sluggish as the engine has not lost any of its low speed torque to old age. This is what they were selling in 1951.

I have owned and driven a number of competitive cars from the era but the combination of qualities of this 200 puts them in second place. The ease of handling contrasts sharply with concurrent Chryslers and Buicks.

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Hate you.
Hating mine today.

Wow, Very nice.

So rubber floor in front and carpet in back?
Was that for 200 only or ?

I'm guessing the radio is an aftermarket, maybe it had a radio delete plate?

What a nice car. Obviously had a nicer barn than mine!

Hi Ross

What a nicely-preserved original 200! Clearly, someone loved and took great care of it. Is its history from new known?

Steve

Ross, just like I remember them when they were new. Noticing the service sticker from Ross Motor Co., any connection to you?

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My Dad owned that model Packard about 1958. It wasn't anywhere near that nice. It died when my intoxicated mother tried to play chicken with a palm tree. The palm tree won; she walked away.

Craig

A new customer of mine just inherited it. His father in law's father bought it new, ie wife's grandfather. Apparently the old man loved to diddle with it in his spare time. It had many little pieces of reflective tape stuck all over it, and house insulation glued all over the inside of the trunk. It also had some truly hideous seat covers.

The owner knows very little about the car itself and Packards in general but is very enthused. We were both tickled to death that it woke up with so little drama. When he comes to get it this week, it will be the first time he has ever seen it move under its own power. I will try my best to keep him away fatuous Packard snobs who would delight in picking the car apart.

I don't think anyone could have a problem with that car - I certainly don't. Almost looks like it just came out of the showroom. Stunning!