Re: 1948 Production Date

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2014/10/9 12:36:29

There really is no way to tell that precisely unless you're lucky enough to find the original build slip above the glove box. Motor number and more importantly the theft-proof number would give you a relative idea of where it stands in the overall sequence of 22nd series production.

From original delivery tickets that I have,

2262-9875 was delivered to the 1st owner on 2/1/48.
2262-8130 was delivered to the 1st owner on 12/30/47.

Obviously your car was built before the earliest of those dates. When I have time I'll see if I have delivery info on a 2262 with earlier VN.

UPDATE: Here's a few more deliveries to 1st owners:

2262-2246 - November 18, 1947
2262-4657 - November 8, 1947

Remember, 22nd series production began (with the Super 8 convertibles) in April of 1947.