Re: V8 Model Production Figures

Posted by Randy Berger On 2010/2/21 3:47:53

Guy wrote:I wonder why the cover remained unchanged, stating the dates 1899 to 1951, if an addendum had been made for the last 5 years of production?

It seems simple enough to me. They started that compilation in a loose leaf binder because you can see the punched holes at the edge of the sheet. All they had to do was add a page or pages at the end of the production year. Why go back and retype the cover pages every year? They said they would just add the info from each year and they did. This was not a board room document but a record kept inhouse for those people who might require the information. The suggestions for improvement sentence only states that if someone sees the need for additional info, such as a referral to interiors for example, they could ask that info be included. I know if I started something like that I would ask for suggestions or enhancements, much like BH does to enhance this site. I don't see any great question here - only documentation from 56Executive, who is known to have much original documentation. I have copied the pertinent sentences from the document because it was a little difficult to read.

This record is intended to provide a complete official
compilation of frequently needed model, body type, specification,
production, serial number and retail price identification informa-
tion relative to Packard cars.

It includes all models and body types since the beginning
of production in 1899 to date. After the close of each calendar
year, information for that year will be added.