Re: 1948 Custom 8 Victoria Convertible

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2009/5/1 7:55:18

My source (Nat Dawes book) says 1318 22nd series Custom 8 convertibles built, 1103 as a 1948 model, and 215 as an early 1949 model. Except for vehicle #, the 49 models (of the 22nd series) are essentially identical to the 1948 and are considered a single run of vehicles. About 30 Custom 8 convertibles are listed in PAC's directory, I'd estimate atleast another 20-30 existing.

PS - I envy your car, the 22nd series Custom 8s are considered by many to be the last cars built by Packard that are truly representative of their glory days as a really premium car manufacturer. I've owned 2 Custom 8s, neither a convertible unfortunately, and I hope you enjoy driving yours as much as I did mine.