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Hello everyone.

This is my first posting here. I do not yet currently own a Packard, but do plan to.

I'm interested in owning one of the "early" 1949 22nd series Packards. I would love to own a Custom 8 Convertible in the beautiful Packard Ivory color, but considering only 215 were built, I guess just locating one would be a good start.

What I would dearly love to find is a 22nd series Custom 8 convertible with Ultramatic. Does such a Custom Convertible exist? I much prefer the 22nd series Custom trim over the 23rd series. From my research, it seems the early 1949 22nd series Packards that were re-numbered as 1949 models could have come with Ultramatic.

Can anyone confirm that these cars could have/did come with Ultramatic in the 22nd series trim?

Barring not finding a 22nd series Custom Convertible, I would certainly consider a Custom Club Sedan as a very worthy alternative, although I would hope to find one in the same trim configuration, also with Ultramatic. A rare combination, I'm sure.

I appreciate everyone letting me know their thoughts.

Check out the Photo Archive for those years:

Bill Jones -WillieJ's 48 Custom Victoria - AND next 4 pics:
packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=4879

22 Series 1948-49 115 photos
packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/myalbum/viewcat.php?cid=50

23rd Series 1949-50 - 153 photos
packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/myalbum/viewcat.php?cid=52
DanL
WELCOME to Packard Info.

DanL

G'day 49Custom8Convert,
Wish you well with your search, and to PackardInfo.

What I would dearly love to find is a 22nd series Custom 8 convertible with Ultramatic

The 48-50 Custom Eights are fine cars, probably the finest Packard produced post-war along with the 21st series Custom Super Clippers. However, if you find one as you've described, it won't be authentic as Ultramatic was introduced with the 23rd series.

If you want a 22nd series Super 8, I can help you with that.
PM me for more info.

Thanks guys for the welcome!

Interesting. I believe I did know Ultramatic was officially introduced with the 1950 23rd series, but I'm positive I read that some of the re-badged 22nd series 1949 Packard Customs could have come with Ultramatic. Maybe wishful thinking on my part.

Yes, Bill Jones' convertible is the car I want. And I even saw it for sale, when it was for sale. Unfortunately, I wasn't in a position to purchase it at the time, and still am not! But I hope to change that sooner over later.