Model Info

Posted by JWL On 2013/1/4 11:41:18

Looking at the 22nd series Custom Victoria Convertible information I see that the engine size is shown as 327 and 150 b.h.p., should this be 356 and 160 b.h.p.? I thought all the Customs had the 356 engine and the Supers had the 327. Also, did only the Customs have the 127 wheelbase and the other models were on the 122 chassis? I should know these facts but after looking at the model info for these cars have become confused. Here is a summary of my confusion.

Customs - 356 & 127

Supers - 327 & 122

Eights and DeLuxe Eights - 288 & 122

Does the same hold true for the 23rd series?

Often mistaken but never confused. Thanks

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Went to Neal's book on the 1948-50 Packards and generally verified the above.

Customs - 356 & 127

Super & Super Deluxe 8s - 327 & 120

8s & Deluxe 8s - 288 & 120

Now, I have another question: Were the Customs only considered as "Seniors" or did this category also include the Supers and Super Deluxe 8s? Only the Customs were built on the 127" WB chassis (except for Limos and LWB Sedans) and had the 356 engine. More specifically, were the Super Convertibles considered to be "Senior" cars even though they were built on the shorter chassis and had the smaller motor? Thanks.