Re: 1951 250 research

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2012/2/9 12:59:34

David, glad you got a copy of the Nat Dawes book, I've had it since it was first published and refer to it often; the appendeces in the back and particularly useful. I've also had the pleasure of meeting Nat a few times, last at the Gettysburg PAC National, he's quite the character.

Bob, I look forward to whatever your findings are, those are interesting cars. As I know you realize, any current or even older photos of the two models may be of doubtful value as regards the fender louvers ("portholes"); dealers and owners seemed to find great delight in adding/deleting them. On another note, I just heard the other day that another large cache of original Packard factory photos has been "discovered" and I've been asked if I want to participate in reviewing them - if I do I'll pay special attention to any such photos of the 250s.

PS - thoroughly enjoyed the 1948-50 book!!