| 1950 Model Year Identification |
Packard engine numbers were stamped on a white-painted boss on the upper left-hand side of the cylinder block. A vehicle number was also stamped on a plate attached to the left top side of the cowl and was the same as a Body/Style Number, since it identified the model or style. The Body/Style Number appeared as the first four digits of the Packard serial number, followed by a sequential production number for that body style staring at 2001. Engine numbers for the Standard/Deluxe Eights were H-200001 to H-291000 for 1949 (Series 2300) models and continued through H-295000 for 1950 (Series 2300-5) models. Engine numbers for Super Eights were H-400001 to H-41 6000 for 1949 (Series 2300) models and continued through H-425000 for 1950 (Series 2300-5) models. Engine numbers for Custom Eights were H-600001 to H-602000 for 1949 (Series 2300) models and continued through H-61 0000 for 1950 (Series 2300-5) models. | |
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| 1949 Model Year Identification |
GENERAL:
Packard engine numbers were stamped on a white-painted boss on the upper left-hand side of the cylinder block. A vehicle number was also stamped on a plate attached to the left top side of the cowl and was the same as a Body/Style Number, since it identified the model or style. A Body Number was provided and was also stamped on the plate attached to the left top side of the cowl, below the hood. The Body/Style Number appeared as the first four digits of the Packard serial number, followed by a sequential production number for that body style staring at 2001.
LATE 49 (23rd Series):
Engine numbers for the Standard/Deluxe Eights were H-200001 to H-291000 for 1949 (Series 2300) models and continued through H-295000 for 1950 (Series 2300-5) models. Engine numbers for Super Eights were H-400001 to H-41 6000 for 1949 (Series 2300) models and continued through H- 425000 for 1950 (Series 2300-5) models. Engine numbers for Custom Eights were H-600001 to H-602000 for 1949 (Series 2300) models and continued through H. 610000 for 1950 (Series 2300-5) models.
EARLY 49 (22nd Series):
Engine numbers for six-cylinder taxis and exported sixes were G-1 501 to G-1 0000. Engine numbers for the Standard/Deluxe Eights were G-200001 to G-303000 for 1948 (Series 2200) models and continuing through G-350000 for 1949 (Series 2200-9) models. Engine numbers for Super Eights were G-400001 to G-432000 for 1948 (Series 2200) models and continuing through G-475000 for 1949 (Series 2200-9) models. Engine numbers for Custom Eights were G-600001 to G-612000 for 1948 (Series 2200) models and continuing through G-650000 for 1949 (Series 2200-9) models. | |
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| 1949 Corporate Information |
| Both model year and calendar year sales totals were 59,390 vehicles. This includes only the 23rd Series models sold as late 1949 cars. Packard celebrated its 50th year as an automaker this season, a most notable achievement. As part of the ceremonies surrounding this accomplishment, a total of 2,000 cars were finished in Custom gold paint, a non-standard color. These cars were driven from the Packard Proving Grounds, in Utica, Mich., by dealers and salesmen. The dealers and salesmen took them to locations throughout North America as part of a drive away honoring the company | |
| 1949 Optional Equiptment |
| Heater and defroster. Six-tube radio. Deluxe eight-tube radio. Roof- mount radio antenna. Cowl-mount radio antenna. Custom sun visor. Traffic light viewfinder. White sidewall tires. Coat hooks. Dual vanity mirrors. Emergency brake alarm. Cormorant hood ornament (unless standard). Rear wheel shrouds (unless standard). Tissue dispenser. Road lamps. Fog lamps. Rear seat draft deflectors on four-door sedans. Cioisonne hubcap medallions (except standard Customs). VentI-Shades. License plate frames. Gasoline filler panel guard. Door edge guards. Sparetire valve extension. Outside rearview mirrors (right- and/or left-hand). Plaque with original owner | |
