Re: vin help

Posted by BH On 2008/1/23 17:02:49

Welcome to the forums! Alas, it looks like you may have been "had" - at least by virtue of the serial number tag.

If you check the site's handy Model Info pages, you'll find that 1953 is the 26th Series for Packard and (after changing Series numbering to reflect calendar year) 1954 is the 54th Series. Series number is important as it was used for the first two digits of the vehicle serial number; the next two digits relect the specific model.

5492 is the tag for a Clipper Deluxe Touring Sedan, which is more of an entry-level Clipper.

Packard limousine models were conversions done by an outside firm - Henney. Model 50 for the Corporate edition and 51 for the Executive version. A 1953 Packard limo would have a serial number that starts with either 2650 or 2651. I don't know enough of about these cars to distinguish them any better.

It might be that you have a genuine limo, but only need to get the serial number issue resolved. What are the first four digits of the serial number as shown on the title you have for the car? Is there a motor serial number listed on the title? Got any pix of the car?

A little more information may help others to provide additional insights.