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Packard commenced production in late 1945 with 2722 vehicles built in the calendar year. These were a continuation of the prewar 20th Series Clippers, identified as 21st Series cars. The first totally new car was the 22nd Series with production beginning (with the convertibles first) in April, 1947 and produced side-by-side with the 21st series for a number of months. If you want more info I suggest reading the 1945 and 1945 annual reports to the stockholders which are available.
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any of the 2722 cars made in 1945 survived?
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It would be hard to tell unless the delivery date was stamped on the patent plate or the VN was extremely low, to my knowledge they were titled as 1946 models.
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...Also, what was the first model Packard to come after the War?... Sorry, couldn't withstand the temptation.  Attach file:  (27.72 KB)
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The story of ZIS-110, ZIS-115, ZIL-111 & Chaika GAZ-13 on www.guscha.de
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You mean the first "stolen" new packard Guscha?
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Posted on: 2016/7/1 17:24
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When planning the Magnum Opus for the 1999 Packard Centennial in Warren, Ohio, Art James went looking for a Packard produced in 1945. He didn't find one, but did manage to put together a display of Packards from every other year of production from 1899 to 1958. Several weeks after the show ended, a PAC member contacted Art with information that his car was produced in late-1945. Too late!
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Hi Garrett
The following picture caption, found on page 521 of the Kimes-edited Packard history, second edition states: "Peacetime production returns to East Grand Boulevard, the first postwar Packard motorcar shown at the body drop - date, October 26th, 1945." Steve
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.....epigram time.....
Proud 1953 Clipper Deluxe owner. Thinking about my next Packard, want a Clipper Deluxe Eight, manual shift with overdrive. |
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