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1906 - 1923 Packard Motor Numbers and Specifications Image

This a list of 1906 - 1923 Packard Motor Numbers and Specifications


Published: 2022-01-26 Views: 931 times
Categories: Reference Info | 1924 > 1899

1932 Packard Individual Custom Illustrations and Dimensions Image

This is the 1932 Packard Individual Custom information for the 147-1/8" WB cars. It has illustrations and dimensions of all the custom cars offered.


Published: 2025-01-30 Views: 233 times
Categories: Reference Info | Data Books | 1932

1937 Packard Motor Car Information Image

This is information and specs on the 1937 Packard Motor Cars


Published: 2023-10-12 Views: 626 times
Categories: Reference Info | 1937

1952 Build Sheet and Production Code Chart Image

The availability of optional equipment wasn't always clear from the showroom literature or even the parts catalog, but it was spelled out for the dealers for the purpose of ordering and pricing vehicles via factory-issued Trade Letters, which are rather hard to come by these days.


Published: 2011-09-15 Views: 1638 times
Categories: Reference Info | 1952

1954 Build Sheet and Production Code Chart Image

The availability of optional equipment wasn't always clear from the showroom literature or even the parts catalog, but it was spelled out for the dealers for the purpose of ordering and pricing vehicles via factory-issued Trade Letters, which are rather hard to come by these days.


Published: 2011-09-02 Views: 1465 times
Categories: Reference Info | 1954

1955 Build Sheet and Production Code Chart Image

The availability of optional equipment wasn't always clear from the showroom literature or even the parts catalog, but it was spelled out for the dealers for the purpose of ordering and pricing vehicles via factory-issued Trade Letters, which are rather hard to come by these days.

To help decode build sheets and production orders and figure out what equipment your car came with as standard and what else was available, optionally, this information has now been summarized in a format similar to what you might have seen in sales brochures in more recent years.


Published: 2011-09-02 Views: 1975 times
Categories: Reference Info | 1955

1956 Build Sheet and Production Code Chart Image

The availability of optional equipment wasn't always clear from the showroom literature or even the parts catalog, but it was spelled out for the dealers for the purpose of ordering and pricing vehicles via factory-issued Trade Letters, which are rather hard to come by these days.

To help decode build sheets and production orders and figure out what equipment your car came with as standard and what else was available, optionally, this information has now been summarized in a format similar to what you might have seen in sales brochures in more recent years.


Published: 2011-09-02 Views: 2053 times
Categories: Reference Info | 1956

24th-25th Series Factory Production Options Image

This is a list of the available Factory Production options and the code for each option for the 24th-25th Series Cars (1951-1952).


Published: 2008-01-09 Views: 1557 times
Categories: Reference Info | 1951 | 1952

24th-25th Series Factory Production Options Image

This is a list of the available Factory Production options and the code for each option for the 24th-25th Series Cars (1951-1952).


Published: 2008-01-09 Views: 2811 times
Categories: Reference Info | 1951 | 1952

288, 327, 356 & 359 Head Compression Ratios Image

Have you ever wondered about the compression ratios you would get from mixing & matching heads from 288, 327, 356 & 359?

Attached is table with the info first in order by Compression Ratios then by Years/Types.


Published: 2011-08-12 Views: 4149 times
Categories: Reference Info | 1948 | 1949 | 1950 | 1951 | 1952 | 1953 | 1954

Packard Body Identification Numbers Image

This is a short document describing the Vehicle Number, Theft Proof Number, and Briggs Body Number. It also describes the format of these numbers and the location of these numbers on the vehicle.


Published: 2009-11-19 Views: 2829 times
Categories: Reference Info | 1924 > 1899 | 1925 | 1926 | 1927 | 1928 | 1929 | 1930 | 1931 | 1932 | 1933 | 1934 | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943-1945 | 1946 | 1947 | 1948 | 1949 | 1950 | 1951 | 1952 | 1953 | 1954 | 1955 | 1956 | 1957-58

Packard Carburetor Application List Image

This is a list of carburetor application by model. It is a work in progress and will be edited and updated and information is discovered.


Published: 2011-04-20 Views: 6540 times
Categories: Reference Info | 1924 > 1899 | 1925 | 1926 | 1927 | 1928 | 1929 | 1930 | 1931 | 1932 | 1933 | 1934 | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943-1945 | 1946 | 1947 | 1948 | 1949 | 1950 | 1951 | 1952 | 1953 | 1954 | 1955 | 1956 | 1957-58

Packard Engine Serial Number Reference Image

This is a list of Packard engine serial numbers from 1899-1956. Hopefully this will left to provide not only a reference to those wanting to know if their engine is correct for their model, but also some basic information about all the engine in a quick reference.

**UPDATED 2/27/12**


Published: 2012-02-27 Views: 15913 times
Categories: Reference Info | 1924 > 1899 | 1925 | 1926 | 1927 | 1928 | 1929 | 1930 | 1931 | 1932 | 1933 | 1934 | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943-1945 | 1946 | 1947 | 1948 | 1949 | 1950 | 1951 | 1952 | 1953 | 1954 | 1955 | 1956

Packard Hub Cap and Wheel Cover Identification Guide Image

This guide was put together to help identify Hub Caps and Full Wheel Covers that were used on Packard models. This is a work in progress, so it will be updated as folks are able to give me more pictures and information.

(Updated Rev 4)


Published: 2010-03-10 Views: 9673 times
Categories: Reference Info | 1924 > 1899 | 1925 | 1926 | 1927 | 1928 | 1929 | 1930 | 1931 | 1932 | 1933 | 1934 | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943-1945 | 1946 | 1947 | 1948 | 1949 | 1950 | 1951 | 1952 | 1953 | 1954 | 1955 | 1956 | 1957-58

Packard Model-Series Progression Chart Image

This is a chart showing how the model years and series interrelate with one another. I also tried to show the a specific models evolution across the various years and series. I hope you find it usefull.

***UPDATED 11/17/2008***


Published: 2008-11-08 Views: 7818 times
Categories: Reference Info | 1924 > 1899 | 1925 | 1926 | 1927 | 1928 | 1929 | 1930 | 1931 | 1932 | 1933 | 1934 | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943-1945 | 1946 | 1947 | 1948 | 1949 | 1950 | 1951 | 1952 | 1953 | 1954 | 1955 | 1956 | 1957-58

Packard Monoblock Inline 8-Cyl Engine Specifications 1935-54 Image

Compiled table of Packard Monoblock Inline 8-Cyl Engine Specifications for 1935-1954.


Published: 2009-09-30 Views: 9073 times
Categories: Reference Info | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943-1945 | 1946 | 1947 | 1948 | 1949 | 1950 | 1951 | 1952 | 1953 | 1954

Pre-War Packard Stuff 1899-1942 Image

Listing of Body Styles and Models by year as well as number of Cars made;
Wheelbase, Bore & Stroke, Horsepower, Price Range & Weight Range.
Limited photos of early Packards & Celebrities with Packards. This booklet was created by Neil Anderson.


Published: 2009-08-27 Views: 6239 times
Categories: Reference Info | 1924 > 1899 | 1925 | 1926 | 1927 | 1928 | 1929 | 1930 | 1931 | 1932 | 1933 | 1934 | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942

Record of Packard Motor Cars (1927 printing) Image

Published in Aug. 1927, this is a record of Packard Motor Cars manufactured since 1905 (1905 - 1927), showing Motor Number, Vehicle Number, Horse Power, Bore and Stroke, Number of Cylinders, Type of Body, Seating Capacity, and Shipping Weight.


Published: 2010-04-01 Views: 1755 times
Categories: Reference Info | 1924 > 1899 | 1925 | 1926 | 1927

Record of Packard Motor Cars (1929 printing) Image

Published in Aug. 1929, this is a record of Packard Motor Cars manufactured since 1905 (1905 - 1929), showing Motor Number, Vehicle Number, Horse Power, Bore and Stroke, Number of Cylinders, Type of Body, Seating Capacity, and Shipping Weight.


Published: 2010-04-02 Views: 2441 times
Categories: Reference Info | 1924 > 1899 | 1925 | 1926 | 1927 | 1928 | 1929

Record of Packard Motor Cars (1930 printing) Image

Published in Aug. 1930, this is a record of Packard Motor Cars manufactured since 1905 (1905 - 1930), showing Motor Number, Vehicle Number, Horse Power, Bore and Stroke, Number of Cylinders, Type of Body, Seating Capacity, and Shipping Weight.


Published: 2010-04-02 Views: 2745 times
Categories: Reference Info | 1924 > 1899 | 1925 | 1926 | 1927 | 1928 | 1929 | 1930

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