1951 200 2462 Deluxe Sedan

1951 200 2462 Deluxe Sedan Owned by Michael Keyte

I recently purchased this car from a Dick Hess who resides in Bundaberg, Queensland. It arrived on a transporter at its new home on 6 November 2008. I bought it after seeing it advertised in a “Just Cars” magazine. My nephew Chris, who lives in Gympie, was extremely enthusiastic to check it out on my behalf. His enthusiasm didn't falter on seeing the car and he gave me a detailed account of its condition while crawling under it, over it and in it. Dick Hess, who was a member of the Packard Club bought the car in about 1988 from the estate of Henry Foakes, a
local mechanic in Bundaberg. Henry had the car since about 1967 after the original owner had left it with him to repair a broken windscreen. Long before the days of the Internet he had problems sourcing a new windscreen and so it just sat. Dick eventually managed to replace the car’s windscreen and put new tyres on it and again it just sat. One other interesting point, it is definitely a 51 model but the upholstery is the 52 “200 Deluxe” style which is the same as my brother in law Jeff's pristine 52. The motor wasn't running when it arrived but after a little effort it spluttered into life and now doesn't sound too bad except for some noisy tappets and exhaust. The intent is
now to refurbish the brakes, replace the shocks and anything else that may need doing on the suspension and also to replace the exhaust system. Invariably I expect this list to grow as any old car enthusiast will guarantee and while it will not be in attendance at this rally it should be in South Ausralia.