Re: "Golden Anniversary" Model

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2014/10/7 12:16:44

For those with a continuing interest in this, here's the response I received from Robert Neal and posted here with his permission:

I can certainly see the dilemma one finds themselves in in this case. Packard did not seem overly concerned on making sure they confused no one on this matter but I feel sure they did not consider the 1950 cars as "Golden Anniversary" cars, they just made no attempt to prevent it if it meant spending money. Any 23rd Series dealer brochure they had printed up which included Golden Anniversary and was not exhausted after 1950 introduction was continued in use. Any new brochure which stated "1950 Model" did not include a Golden Anniversary mention. The Owner's manuals were not changed, other than to remove the year 1949, and continued to have Golden Anniversary on the front cover. A fast look seems to indicate that any advertising after 1950 introduction did not include any mention of Golden Anniversary. The ad posted by Tim is a pre-1950 model ad.