Re: production date for 1951 packard 200

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2017/3/24 7:46:30

Am I to presume that the VIN # would not help ?

It could be of some help, better than nothing especially if it's a very early or very late VN or if it's for a high production volume model that was pretty much in continuous production throughout the model year. But as I said, the theft-proof number is often more useful. Also if it's original to the car, the motor number might prove useful. You really want to look at everything in context, motor number, vehicle number, theft-proof number, engine casting date, even things like a date that might be stamped on the back of the clock.