Re: 1949 Station Wagon VIN ID #

Posted by bkazmer On 2021/12/17 8:05:47

some of the nomenclature may be confusing you - previous posters have used the correct terms, but to summarize:

Packard called this model the Station Sedan, not a station wagon. It's a lot easier to see the 22nd vs 23rd series trim differences on the other body styles, but the difference is pretty immaterial on this model.

Cars did not have "VIN" numbers at this time. Packard had VN numbers on the patent plate screwed to the left upper cowl under the hood, the body number/"theft proof number" stamped into the cowl on the right side, and an engine number on the block. These numbers do not match.

there is not uniformity on how states do this. I would suggest that if WA uses any of them as a basis for title you are OK.