The Packard Patrician was introduced for the 1951 model year. The Patrician was a range of luxury four door sedans that were known as the Patrician 400 for the first two years of production. During its lifespan, the Patrician represented the top of the Packard model lineup. For 1951 through 1954, the Patrician was powered by a 5.4L inline eight engine, but for 1955 and 1956, a 6.2L V8 unit was used. Production of the Packard Patrician ended in 1956.