58L-Y8 Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 For Sale: 1951 Packard 300 4dr Sedan - $9,000 - Beavercreek, OH 1951 Packard 300 for sale by owner - Dayton, OH - craigslist Seller's Description: 1951 Packard 300 Ultramatic. 327 straight 8. I believe it has 145k miles. I've worked out most of the bugs and it's running pretty well overall. Recently rebuilt transmission, although it drips fluid; probably just needs the pan bolts snugged up. New rear brakes/lines/hose, differential/pinion & axle seals. Good ol' cruiser. $9,000 or best offer. Contact: no phone listed. Copy and paste in your email: 54bb8277ce2034ce8b68272aa1bb40fe@sale.craigslist.org I have no personal interest or stake in the eventual sale of this 1951 Packard 300 4dr Sedan. Note: The 1951-'52 Packard 300's and successor 1953-'54 Cavaliers were Packard's competitive series versus Buick Roadmaster and Chrysler New Yorker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 (edited) The famous (infamous?) clothes pins on the gas line to combat vapor lock. A nice low budget addition that has been around a very long time in the annals of cheap car fixes. Edited September 28, 2023 by TerryB (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KlassicGuy Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 Looks like a decent original car. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-mman Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 On 9/27/2023 at 5:20 PM, TerryB said: The famous (infamous?) clothes pins on the gas line to combat vapor lock Old car, probably has dirty tank and bad fuel pump. But they blame the symptoms on "vapor lock" 😣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeke01 Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 I can't see these taillights without remembering their nickname. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimkf Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 I always find it interesting that sellers blame a leak on loose bolts or a non-working accessory on a bad fuse. If it were that simple, they'd have done it long ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee H Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 On 9/30/2023 at 7:44 PM, zeke01 said: I can't see these taillights without remembering their nickname Oh, come on! If it’s really dirty, use a euphemism… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeke01 Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 I’ve tried, but I’m not sure how to phrase it. They resemble the north end of a south bound bull. Zeke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted October 3, 2023 Author Share Posted October 3, 2023 7 hours ago, Lee H said: Oh, come on! If it’s really dirty, use a euphemism… The 'colorful' description was by Jim Nance telling Dick Teague, Packard stylist, just prior to Easter weekend 1954; "Teague, you're a smart guy, do something about those #%*@ taillights". (Check your pm for the actual description). Originally, the 1951-'54 taillights were to be carried through for the 1955 Patricians, 400s and Caribbeans. The fortuitous results were the elegant 'cathedral' taillights seen on those cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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