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Interesting Packard, thanks for bringing this to our attention. The 22nd Series Station Sedan model number was 2293-####, the 2297-#### is a mystery. In the proposed models for the 22nd Series, a two door station wagon was listed with the model number 2298, which didn't make it into production. No mention of a 2297 appears.

For the 1949-'50 23rd Series which continued much of the 22nd Series components, the Station Sedan was to move up to the 127" wheelbase Super chassis. One prototype was built which pictures show continued the lower wood panels on the doors. Further, a catalogue art rendering of the same configuration was created but lacked the lower wood panels on the doors, had the mid-level chrome trim of all 23rd Series models.

Steve

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TYPO! 2293 NOT 2297!

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TYPO!

2293!

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See the attached, engine number is within the range for 1948 Standard/Deluxe Eights.

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Typo on the model number: 2293. Fixed now though.

Thank you. The range shown on the Packard Model Identification page for 22nd and 23rd is, I suspect, limited which is why I was trying to find the actual chart from which your capture came. It seems very elusive for some reason and I find it when not looking for it but not when I need it!

Thanks for the correction. Now, why no wood panels on the lower doors, just conjecture, perhaps a special dealer order to make a sale. The Station Sedans were slow sellers, relatively costly for an Eight spec'd model. A good deal of Station Sedan over-production occurred, caused almost 1000 to be re-numbered as 1949-'50 models to clear the inventory. This car wasn't re-numbered.

Steve

I always run for Beverly Rae Kimes's book but can never find it even though I own THREE copies! :(

Bob Neal's excellent book on the 22nd and 23rd Series Packards has extensive coverage of the Station Sedans.