Coachbuilt Mystery: '51 200-based convertible in the style of Saoutchik
Posted by 58L8134 On 2019/3/24 12:59:44
Found this coach-built mystery on BaT: a 2462 1951 200 Deluxe four door touring sedan converted by the French custom coachbuilder in the style of Saoutchik into a two door convertible. It has the flamboyant chrome accents typical of so much of their work, both pre-war and post-war:https://bringatrailer.com/2017/05/01/coachbuilt-mystery-1951-packard-200-convertible-by-saoutchik/
Interesting, for sure. I'll leave the aesthetic judgements for each to decide for himself.
Steve
Added 3-26-2019
I too remain skeptical of the seller's claim crediting Saoutchik with this work. The other major French coachbuilder that worked in this rather flamboyant style was Figoni, who carried on until 1955 after he and Falaschi dissolved their partnership.
Whatever the case, it was by a custom shop with enough skills to convert a four door body into a two door convertible shell, no mean feat. The model number 2462 and windshield rounded upper corners are evidence of its basis. The windshield does appear to been lowered in height. It would be interesting to see more of the details such as what the convertible top looks like up. It appears as if they didn't modify the trunk lid and forward panel to accommodate the folding top well. As far as plastering it with broad stainless trims and heavy grille bars as well as the obligatory 'continental' kit, well that was just someone's "taste".
It could be worse, they could have had Spohn in Germany work it over in their unique style of customs based on American cars.
Note: added the "in the style of" to the title.
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Interesting, for sure. I'll leave the aesthetic judgements for each to decide for himself.
Steve
Added 3-26-2019
I too remain skeptical of the seller's claim crediting Saoutchik with this work. The other major French coachbuilder that worked in this rather flamboyant style was Figoni, who carried on until 1955 after he and Falaschi dissolved their partnership.
Whatever the case, it was by a custom shop with enough skills to convert a four door body into a two door convertible shell, no mean feat. The model number 2462 and windshield rounded upper corners are evidence of its basis. The windshield does appear to been lowered in height. It would be interesting to see more of the details such as what the convertible top looks like up. It appears as if they didn't modify the trunk lid and forward panel to accommodate the folding top well. As far as plastering it with broad stainless trims and heavy grille bars as well as the obligatory 'continental' kit, well that was just someone's "taste".
It could be worse, they could have had Spohn in Germany work it over in their unique style of customs based on American cars.
Note: added the "in the style of" to the title.
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