Re: 1923 Packard

Posted by DavidM On 2015/5/10 19:45:32

Ken,

The engine location that I gave you is based on a 6th Series model (1929), yours being an earlier model may have it stamped on the crankcase just above the cam cover at the front of the engine - above the generator area.

There doesn't seem to much doubt that you have a Fourth Series Sedan, the body number, ID plate and frame number all match.

The new model Packards were generally released around mid year, the Fourth Series Sixes were released on Aug 2 1926 and the model ran until July 1 1927 which is why, strictly speaking, Packards are identified by Series number rather than year. The numbers on yours being towards the end of the series, indicate that it would have been sold in 1927

These cars would have been available with wood, wire or disc wheels. The twin sidemount spares would have been an option that included a rear trunk rack.

The Fourth Series Sixes are fine cars that are very suited to touring at up to 45 MPH. I have a 1922 First Series that has a smaller engine than yours and we have toured it extensively over the lat 30 years.