Re: Coachbuilt Mystery: '51 200-based convertible in the style of Saoutchik

Posted by 58L8134 On 2019/4/14 11:06:26

Hi Paul

I second your opinion, Saoutchik would have created something far more wild and stylish when tasked with converting a 200 touring sedan into a two door convertible. Saoutchik had a contract to construct coupe and convertible bodies for Pegaso Z-102 during 1953-'55.

The French Packard agent and service operation would have imported replacement body panels just in the course of their business. If a '51 200 touring sedan had received collision damage, the customer might have decided to have it converted. Mayfair doors and quarters, pillars, internal and ancillary components were as easily sourced as a Telex to EGB Parts Department.

Interesting custom if rather gaudy, certainly unique.

Steve