Re: 1949 Custom Eight Touring Sedan

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2009/7/22 14:01:37

An interesting observation, it's a relatively late 2252 by production # but has the earlier style multi-piece front bumper which was replaced during the production run by a single piece bumper, same one as used in the 23rd series Customs. Total production for the 22nd series Custom 8 sedan and club sedan combined was only 5935 as 1948 models, and 2989 as 1949 models.

Bob Neal is researching for a book on the 48-50 models and has been dealing quite a bit with the issue of left-over 1948 cars renumbered and sold as 1949s. I sent him your #s and we'll see if he has any comments. If so, I'll add a PS to this post.

I'd be interesting in knowing which style patent (VN) plate it has; earlier 22nd series Customs had the prewar style with a place for the selling dealer's name and delivery date, later ones omitted that and had space for paint and trim codes.