{"id":64418,"date":"2021-03-09T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-09T02:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.secret-classics.com\/?p=64418"},"modified":"2021-03-19T08:00:28","modified_gmt":"2021-03-19T08:00:28","slug":"70-years-of-packard-200-and-250","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.secret-classics.com\/en\/70-years-of-packard-200-and-250\/","title":{"rendered":"70 Years of Packard 200 and 250"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With the premiere of the 200 and 250 model series in 1951, Packard expanded its program downward. In retrospect, however, this did the brand’s reputation no favors. In the years before World War 2, Packard belonged to the market of big, luxurious sedans as a matter of course. These were also available after the war in the form of the 300 and the Patrician 400. However, these models weren’t visually convincing and were only available as four-door sedans. In contrast, interested customers could order two-door sedans, coup\u00e9s and convertibles from the competition. Packard only offered this option for the 200 and 250.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Junior models with two engines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Both the 200 and 250 were considered as ‘Junior’ models internally at Packard. They debuted on August 24, 1950 for the 1951 model year and differed in only one feature: the engine. The 200 had a 4.7-liter V8 under the hood, while the 250 had 5.3 liters of displacement. Compared to the larger models, the wheelbase shrank by 127 to 3,099 millimeters. Visually, they adopted the ‘High Pocket’ brand design of the time, with the rear fenders clearly emphasized. However, fewer chrome parts, the omission of the radiator mascot and taillights arranged vertically instead of horizontally provided distinguishing features. Some dealers offered chrome applications for retrofitting. In addition to the 200 sedan, there was a two-door Coup\u00e9 and the three-seat Business Coup\u00e9. For the 250, Packard only offered the Hardtop Coup\u00e9 and a Convertible. They are instantly recognizable by the three or four jet accents on the rear fenders.<\/p>\n\n\n

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