The first two digits "16" in the body number indicate that the cars were 21st series cars with the 1946 model year. The "16" is changed to a "21" for the 1947 model year.


So if this car is a 1946 according to its motor number then do we agree that the model number is 2126 and the vehicle number should be in the form of 1650-xxxx because it is a 4dr limo 7p (divider window)?? Thanks for all input.

I have some questions about a car that was offered at Vanderbrink Auctions this summer, the catalog was:
1946 Packard Limo 4dr VIN: F592910

The information from the car is as follows.
title: F592910
data plate: original but devoid of markings
motor: F502910
anti theft: 681894
wheel base: 148"
division window and jump seats
front compartment: leather
rear compartment: cloth

Is this car a 1946 or 1947?
Is it unusual for the data plate to be unstamped?
If it were stamped, what would the numbers look like?
Would an identical car bear an identical data plate and numbers?
Are these cars identified by the motor number on a title or is there another number?
Is the factory build sheet available?
The car was of slight interest to me at the time but curiosity remains active and I appreciate any feedback.
Thanks

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