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does anyone know if there is a site or reports that can tell us how many Packard cars are left or are in existence for our particular model car since they were built. Such as my 1940 Packard 110 c0onvertible, I understand that there were about 2,of this model and wonder how many are left today. Thanks vin

Vinnie, there is a registry for the very early Packards but other than that there really isn't one. You can make an estimate of survivors by seeing how many are listed in The Packard Club membership directory and making an estimate of others either not yet rediscovered or not owned by members. The rarer the model the less the likelihood that many remain yet to be found.

As to the number made of any particular model, perhaps you know that the only records we have of that are for later prewar cars. But based in vehicle numbers of survivors, several people have statistically estimated production by body type and chassis for prewar cars and these estimates have generally proven very reliable.

Did you want some numbers for your specific car? Charlie Blackman's estimate is that 3219 1940 110 convertible coupes were produced. Packard Club directory lists about 13 in the membership; it wouldn't be unrealistic to guess that perhaps an equal or even slightly greater number might also exist elsewhere.

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Currently have information on 35 1940 110 convertibles , with the highest number being 5219.......which means at least 3219 110 converts built..

Thank you again for your excellent reply. I learned more than I knew before. It is always very informative to go to this site. Thanks, Vin