Re: pre-war Ebay (not mine)

Posted by Tim Cole On 2013/9/26 17:48:32

Well, I stand corrected on the VIN prefix part, but don't understand why they thought they needed it. Same body, same chassis, different trim. However, that one is a fake.

Checking again, the green is listed for the 160, as is maroon, blue, etc., but I still have my doubts about the radio. I cannot remember if the original green Multi-Tone job that crossed my way years back had a radio because there is nothing but junk on the airwaves and I don't care.
The dash knobs and heater controls are absolutely legitimate.

If you look in the data book it specifically lists two trim levels for the 160 and explicitly states the Deluxe level has the wood. So for this, given the crank Venti-Pane windows it is a legitimate 160. If the title says VIN 1279-xxxx then that takes care of that. If the DE was added because the title doesn't match the VIN plate that indicates either an acquired title or a another Packard mistake.