Re: Build dates for early 1920s Single Sixes

Posted by JWL On 2012/9/18 12:26:54

Bernie, here is what Turnquist has to say about the 1st Series Single Sixes. The first Single Sixes (116s) were begun in 1920.

From the appendix:
Produced - 1922-24
Cars Produced - 126 -- 18,192 - 133 -- 4,004
Motor Numbers - 9,000 - 36,000
Vehicle Numbers - Same as motor

Unfortunately, the text of his book starts with the 2nd Series Single Eight and 3rd Series Single Six.

According to your numbers the automobile was probably produced in 1923. Turnquist states the motor and vehicle numbers are the same, but your differ.

You may also want to buy a copy of Automobile Quarterly's book, "Packard a History of the Motor Car and the Company" (edited by Beverly Rae Kimes). Many consider it the source for Packard. It covers the company and its motor cars from their beginning in Warren, Ohio to the end in South Bend, Indiana.

Researching the your Packard's past can be interesting and fun.

Others here are more expert in this vintage of Packard and can probably give you more and better information.

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