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The upholstery shop is almost complete with the front seat work. However,photos from the photo archive show an ashtray on the center of the back of the front seat. My car didn't have one there when I bought it. Does anyone know if the 200 Deluxe had an ashtray there, or was this only for the 300 and 400 model? The bracket for it is on the seat.

It would have been included if the purchaser ordered Group GE package. See the 1951 RPO Codes, which are available on this site. No doubt someone will provide the link for you, but the list is cut and pasted below.

Group GE: Rear door armrests, rear ashtray, robe code, rear door ventwings




Packard 24th-25th Series

Table 2. Regular Production Options

Code* Description (comments)
AQ Rear quarter ashtray (opt 1951 200 club sedan only)
AT Ultramatic Drive (std 400)
BL Back-up lamps
BU Easamatic power brakes (1952 only)
CL Trunk light (std 250/300/400)
CM Window chrome moldings (std all exc '51 bus. cpe.)
DF Deluxe group ** (1952 200 club sedan)
DC Deluxe group ** (std 200 Deluxe/250/300/400)
FC Foam front cushion (std 200 Deluxe/250/300/400)
FD Factory delivery to customer
FL Fender louvers (1952: std 200 Del/250/400, n/a 300)
FS Fender skirts (std 250/300/400)
GE Grouped equipment ***
HE Fresh air heater/defroster
HS Full wheel covers (std 250/300, n/a 400)
HT Hydraulic valve tappets (std 250/300/400)
HY Hydraulic windows/seats (opt. 250/300/400)
OB Oil bath air cleaner (std 250/300/400)
OD Overdrive transmission (n/a 400)
OE "300" engine
OF Oil Filter (std 250/300/400)
PE Pelican hood ornament (std 250/300/400)
PW Special steering wheel (std 400)
RC Foam rear cushion (std 300/400, n/a 250)

Code* Description (comments)
RO Robe cord (1952: 200/200 Deluxe club sedans only)
RPE Radio, pushbutton, electric antenna
RPM Radio, pushbutton, manual atcnnna
RR Rear compartment speaker (n/a convertible)
RSE Radio, signal-seeking, electric antenna (1951 only)
RSM Radio, signal-seeking, manual antenna (1951 only)
SF Solex tinted glass (1952 only)
TG Toggle grip (opt 200/200 Deluxe club sedans only)
VM Non-glare rearview mirror (std 250/300/400)
WR Wheel trim rings (std 200 Deluxe, n/a 250/300/400)
WS White sidewall tires
WW Windshield washer
Leather trim (opt on all touring sedans only) Full leather trim (1952: std Convert, opt Mayfair) Vinyl trim (opt 200/200 Deluxe touring sedans) Two-tone paint (1952: std 250, opt other models
*As found on production slip taped to upper side of glove box dust shield.
**In 1951, comprised clock, turn signals ck. glovebox light. In 1952, also included cigar lighter, rear ashtray(s), rear armrests and (on four-doors) robe cord and rear door door ventwings. Designated "DF" on 1952 200 club sedan.
***Rear door armrests, rear ashtray, robe code, rear door ventwings.

I don't know for sure how close the appointments matched between 51 and 52 although I've been under the belief features were virtually identical. In 52 fact book, ashtray was standard on the deluxe but not the lighter. Not sure how full the lineup was when they were introduced in 51 so maybe still a work in progress as far as amenities when yours was built. The build sheets O_D posted would seem to indicate it would be there.

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The 1951 fact book shows the same features for the 200 Deluxe as for 1952.
The Group GE items for the 200 are shown as No instead of Extra.

Thanks guys! The car doesn't have the lap robe or coat hooks so I'm assuming that the ash tray didn't show up either. Course I'll still be looking for all three of those items for later additions.