Re: Questions about Packard 1948 conv.

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2010/2/10 12:46:35

One source lists 9000 Super Eight convertibles made in the 22nd series, about equally split between true 1948 models (2279-XXXX) and 1949 models (2279-9-XXXX). The engine was almost certainly gray, though occasionally one shows up that seems to have the 1947 and prior green as its original color - it's a subject of some confusion though judging standards are pretty firm on the gray.

Certainly an interesting car and lots of luck with it. The RHD cars are reasonably uncommon, there are some folks on this site from Australia who no doubt have more insight into them and I'm sure will comment.

Might I have two additional numbers from your car for my research? The large embossed # enclosed by sideways triangles on the engine side of the cowl, and if you can find it, the number from a small metal tag also on the engine side of the cowl with the title "Briggs Manufacturing Corp" just above it? Engine # would also be nice, left side of engine block.

You'll find lots of help in your endeavors on this car. Any chance the King of Thailand prior ownership is documented? That would certainly be something of interest to all of us.