The Vehicle Number (VN) is found on a plate attached to the left front door post. Engine serial numbers were located on a boss at the upper left-hand side of the cylinder block. Vehicle Number began with the Body/Style Number suffixed by a sequential production number for that body style staring at 2001. Body/Style Numbers started with the first two symbols 24 to indicate 24th Series. The second pair of symbols indicated body style. Engine serial numbers: PACKARD 200/200 Deluxe J-200001 to J-275000. PACKARD 250 J-400001 to J-425000. PACKARD 300 J-400001 to J-425000. PATRICIAN 400 J-600001 to J-610000.
Introduction of 1951 Packards in the 200, 200 Deluxe, 300 and Patrician 400 series began in August 1950. The Packard 250 line with the convertible and hardtop was added in March 1951. The midyear two-door hardtop acquired the name Mayfair after its release. A Packard 200 touring sedan exhibited average fuel consumption of 22.023 mpg while participating in the 1951 Mobilgas Economy Run. This was better than 12 other entries in the same class. A total of 100,132 Packards were supplied to buyers during the 1951 model run. Calendar year totals were counted at 76,075 cars, good for 16th position on industry sales charts.
1951 Optional Equiptment
Whitewall tires ($28 exchange). Heater and defroster ($77). Signal- Seeking radio with electric antenna and rear speaker ($125.80). Rear fender shroucis ($21). Cloisonne wheel hub shell covers ($16). Pelican hood ornament ($13). Windshield washer ($9). Foam cushion rear seat ($12). Backup lights and trunk light ($14). Robe cord ($12). Two-tone finish ($20). Genuine leather trim ($153). Rear window wiper. Exterior sun shade. Traffic light view finder. Visor vanity mirrors. Emergency brake alarm. Tissue dispenser. Road and fog lamps. Vent-I-Shades. License plate frame. Gas door guard. Door edge guards. Spare tire valve extension. Extension rearview mirror. Fuse kit. Trouble light. Exhaust deflector. Wheel blocks. Curb feelers. Spotlight. Underhood lamps. Ultramatic rear fender nameplates (standard on cars with automatic transmission). Overdrive transmissions ($100). Ultramatic Drive was standard in Patrician 400s, optional on other models ($189 extra cost). Oil bath air cleaner ($9). Oil filter ($12).
