Re: 1950 Packard Eight Destined For Racing

Posted by JD in KC On 2012/1/7 23:26:00

To expand a bit on Howard's information, assuming the data plate is original to the car, you do have a 1950 23rd Series Standard Eight Sedan. The car was not an un-sold 1949 model re-numbered as a 1950 model (I just finished that chapter in Mr. Neal's book). As you have already figured out, it doesn't appear that the engine is the one that came with the car from the factory, although I suppose anything is possible. The car should have a 288 with an engine number between H291000 and H295000. When, how and why the car ended up with a 1949 23rd series 327 Super Eight is anyone's guess.

PS... if you aren't using the front seat... there are some parts I'd be interested in... These parts