| 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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| 1950 Corporate Information |
| Jesse G. Vincent retired as executive vice-president at the end of the year. He had been with the firm since 1912. Vincent continued service as an engineering consultant and member of the board of directors. Packard obtained several choice military contracts on the verge of war | |
| 1950 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. Cloisonne hubcap medallions (except standard Customs). VentI-Shades. License plate frames. Gasoline filler panel guard. Door edge guards. Spare tire valve extension. Outside rearview mirrors (right- and/or left-hand). Plaque with original owner initials. Vacuum-type radio antenna. Fuse kit. Trouble light. Exhaust deflector. Wheel blocks. Curb feelers. Underhood light. Spotlight. Wheel trim rings. Rear bumper guard and protection rail. Select-O-Spring seat inserts. Two- tone finish. Ultramatic trunk logo (standard on cars with Ultramatic Drive). Overdrive ($92). Electronic clutch with overdrive ($128). Ultramatic Drive ($1 85-$225). Oil bath air cleaner ($7; standard on Super and Custom). Available rear axle ratios included: 3.54:1, 3.90:1, 4.09:1,4.10:1 and 4.36:1. | |
