Pre-1908 Packard owned by Sir George Livesey, UK

Posted by DuncanFerns On 2022/10/17 11:21:15

I am writing a history of an industrialist called Sir George Livesey, who lived in South London and Buckland Surrey, UK. He was the Chairman of the South Metropolitan Gas Company - which had the first contracts to install gas street lighting and house lighting across south London. He was very wealthy, leaving over £150,000 to his wife on his death in 1908.

I understand he purchased a Packard, almost certainly from new. I don't know the model or the year, but he died in 1908, so definitely prior to that. There is a letter from his coachman describing how he cared for the Packard and garaged it at his house in Buckland Surrey, where I also live.

It would be great to know if anyone has any record of the model, or photo of this car, or indeed, if it still exists?
I am also happy to do further research if you have leads worth following.

I realise that this is a longshot, but I guess that if the car still exists, the owner may be interested in the family history of the first owner - I'm happy to exchange information.