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Would like to know How many 1939 Packard Super 8 model 1271-2058 Touring sedans with 148" wheelbase were made and how many are left? Engine #5028XX Thanks J.T. Flagler Beach Florida

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In that era Packard kept production records by chassis but not by body type. Thus, since yours is #58th, you can say that they made at least 58 of that exact combination of chassis and body. If you can find one with a higher number, then you'll know they built that many. There are about 5 1705 sedans/limos listed in the PAC. Probably at least twice that number of survivors if you estimate those owned by people who are not a member of PAC. You could also cross-check against PI and CCCA directories to eliminate the duplicates and get a more precise count.

Could you please give me the thief-proof number (large number embossed on the engine-side of the cowl) for your car?

EDIT - correction to the # of survivors.

Theft number on firewall is 488818

J.T.
Just for comparison, my car, a 1940 Super Eight 180 touring sedan on the 148-inch wheelbase, is the highest known number of the 1351 body style for 1940, and it is number 83 (2283). Your car has basically the exact same body as mine.

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West, I thought the base number was 2001, not 2201. Are you certain?

You're right, and my car isn't out of storage yet to double check. I'm not sure why I said 22. Sorry.