Re: 48 Packard question

Posted by David Baird On 2008/10/11 13:45:21

The were Super Eight deluxe cars for the 22nd series cars. They were models 2270 and 2271. However, you are correct that they were not in 5 passenger sedan. They were only 7 passenger sedan and limousine.

By the trim above the door and the fact that it has turn signals, it is probably a model 2275, A super Eight. However, I can't see the trim piece that goes from the door toward the windshield wiper post. So, it could be a Deluxe Eight 2265. I believe they also had the trim above the doors. The clincher would be to determine the engine displacement. If it is a 327, it's a Super if a 288 it's a deluxe. Again be cautious about using the numbers on the head. Frequently heads were changed to up the compression. The most accurate way to determine is by the engine number. If it is a G2xxxxx it is the deluxe with a 288. If it is a G4xxxxx it is the Super with a 327.

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