Packard Unveils 1951 Models With New Design
Packard Motor Car Company revealed its 1951 lineup featuring a completely new design across the 200, 300, and 400 series. The Patrician 400 and 300 aim at high fashion with ultramatic transmissions, while the 200 offers multiple body styles. Engines include the Thunderbird era power units with 195 hp for the 706 wheelbase and new Unimesh transmissions, and the line emphasizes lower, longer, roomier dimensions, redesigned windshields, and enhanced safety. A September 9 local showing by Lehman Star Sales and Packard dealers was announced.
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Packard Motor Car Company
Hugh J. Vorey
Packard
En- Aire
Wextra
Farry
Vackard
Willipin & Caldeira
Lehman Star Sales
Layward Packard
Local Auto Scene Roundup and Notes
Richard Amos of Park & Smith plans Navy training near September possibly extending to two years. Madeline Spangler returns from vacation at the Don Gilmore Chevrolet agency. Be Beau gard attends a sales manager conference in San Francisco. Jack Holland and Tom Soden bribe Swanson to boost golf scores at Jack Holland’s Dodge Plymouth. Carden Grockell leads. Morris Cox travels to Santa Cruz with boss recuperating from surgery. Bee Nixon enjoys kissing the bride joke at Kaiser-Frazer store. Leo Parry Jr faces wedding plans. A J Lorkerby will visit the factory on business. bowling team eligibility noted. Gail Nunes Motors mentioned.
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Richard Amos
Park & Smith
Navy
Madeline Spangler
Vals
Don Gilmore Chevrolet
Fd Beauregard
Carson Buick
San Francisco
Jack Holland
Dodge- Plymouth
Tom Soden
Cv. Swanson
Carden Grockell
Tom
Carden
Jack
Myers Motors
Hayward
Leo Parry, Jr
Leo
A. J. Lorkerby
Lorkerby Fonthae Clan
Plang
Ser Ha
Automarket chatter and local notes from carpenters to car dealers
Carl Latéon and Al Rumpél sponsor bowling entries with Julie Carlson as captain. Kenny Kilgore and Hayward Motor Ford staff revive weightlifting photos from vacations. Alvin Joseph's DeSoto-Plymouth site features a converted forked urn on Black Mountain ranch with John nhy Williams and Henry Brown watching. Tom Soden replaced by attractive service manager at Jack Holland Dodge Plymouth. Ollie Sansen returns with Nash at Sunday christening with Jack Harvey and Bob Rich. Mil Coates of Carson Buick lands a summer nabin at popular resort. The Salyas at A S Dutra Motor Sales plan moves and Norman bridegroom prep. Lory set for annual vacation. Me der Motor Sales quiet as Harold Knagle takes vacation. Gertie Largy at Myers Motor allegedly targeted by wiring prank. Freddy St Angelo sharpens dove season aims. bird season opens September 1.
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Alvin Joseph
DeSoto-Plymouth Place
Alvin
Black Mountain Ranch
Johnnhy Williams
Henry Brown
Spud
Bird Dog
Riley
Sober Three Wheels Tour Highlights Road Safety
Capt William de Zita, Hollywood stunt driver, demonstrates safety rules with a 1950 Hudson missing a front wheel. Rit Zuniga and Georgia Deterret provide mission commentary as observers urge courtesy, calm driving, and adherence to traffic laws to protect pedestrians and drivers. May hovers over dealership chatter about chicken sales and Packard service team recoveries.
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Les
Hudson
William de Fomer
Hollywood
Green Cross
Nationwide
de Zita
William de Zita
Déterra Motors
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Joe Hose
Betty
Joe
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Hal Latéon
al Rumpél
Midway Auto Supply
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Kenny Kilgore
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H. P. Jacobson
Posenite
Jack Holland, Inc
Dodge-Plymouth
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Christenca
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Bob Rich
Ollie
Bill Dudley
Clear Lake
Mil Coates
Poppielur Resort
Salyas
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Norman
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Hammiers
at_Meder Motor Sales
Kaiser-Frazey
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Gertie Largry
Freddy St. Angelo
DeSota
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Clarke
DELCO
Carter
Holly Stromberg
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R.L. Myers
Cadillac-Oldsmobile
Lehmann Motors
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Whtin
Pat Calhoun
Wish Thrush
Lucerne
Lockhaven
Castro ST
Priel Mes
Wah Artiiedd
Gover Genter Inc
San Leanbdro
Central Body & Paint Shop
Watkins
Clarence Gratterola
Leonard Nunes
Lesal Arte
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