Re: I'm new, and looking for advice on a purchase

Posted by 58L8134 On 2014/9/29 12:02:07

Hi

Welcome! Nice to have a young man interested in Packards! There is an adage about old cars you'll always want to operate by: Buy the best one you can find, then maintain and improve its condition as time and finances allow, enjoying the journey along the way.

The flip side is buying a car just because it's available and cheap but is in serious need of time and money to revive. Those are learning experiences as well, but it's usually the hardest way to learn. At worst, the most overwhelming can put one off the idea completely.

Since you are looking at a '51 Packard 200, be advised that those '51-'54 straight eights, the prior series 1948-50 models and successor '55-'56 V8's are the most plentiful and turn up most frequently for sale all over the country. As such, check Craigslist and the Various CL Pickings thread here for a better possibilities.

Good luck in your search, hope you will find a Packard you can use, learn on and enjoy.

Steve