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2301 - Eight Touring Sedan #2392-5

Model Information
YEAR:
1950
SERIES:
23rd
BODY STYLE:
2392-5
MODEL:
2301
MODEL NAME:
Eight Touring Sedan
VIN NUMBER:
2392-5-42982
THEFT NUMBER:
*MISSING*
OTHER ID NUMBERS:
*MISSING*
General Information
STATUS:
Sold
STATUS DATE:
02/26/2018
ACQUIRED WHERE:
Calwell, ACT Australia
ACQUIRED DATE:
ACQUIRED CONDITION:
Average
OWNER:
Ozstatman
OWNED LOCATION:
WasBowral, now Newcastle
OWNED CONDITION:
Average
ORG DEALERSHIP:
DELIVERED DATE:
Interior Information Exterior Information
INTERIOR CODE:
Na
PAINT CODE:
PAINT NAME:
Sea Green
INTERIOR DESCRIPTION:
In quite good condition, probably the best "feature" of the car.
EXTERIOR DESCRIPTION:
Has had repaint and touch ups, but paint is reasonable. Chrome is pitted, pimpled but shines up a bit. All quarter window glass replaced. Car looks better the further away you get!
Drivetrain Information
ENGINE:
288 (8 Cyl, 135 Hp)
ENGINE SERIAL:
H285603
TRANSMISSION:
3 Speed Manual
Other Information
OPTIONAL EQUIPTMENT:
Drivers side, right, spotlight mirror
combo with Ford Script. Horror!
Twin Packard reversing lights.
Aftermarket Ferris 6V Radio but is not
working.
VEHICLE HISTORY/
PROJECT STATUS:
font face1949 - Sold new in Queensland/font

font face1984 - Purchased by/font2nd Owner, believed to be an orthodontist, also in Queensland,

Passed to his daughter but spent many years in storage(1+?).

215 - Sold by a broker in Pambula,Adam's Prestige Cars, to the previous owner. -http:/
restigeclassiccars.com.au/index.php/sold/155-1949-packard - Copy and past this into your web browser.

218 - Purchased by present owner.

Intend to maintain car and use for Packard club events, rallies, tours and other events.

22 - February 26th sold to new owner at Elermore Vale NSW Australia.
Vehicle Modifications
MODIFICATIONS:
At some point in it's past was converted to 12V, believed to be by the 2nd owner.

The previous owner installed a 350cfm 2bbl Holley carb and Edelbrock air cleaner. iWonder if this makes it go faster?/iFitted with a 327 head.iWonder if this makes it go slower?/iBut original Carb and Air cleaner/silencer came with car.

12V Electric fuel pump fitted also believed to be by the 2nd owner. The mechanical pump is currently bypassed. Intend to source another pump, rebuild and install while retaining the electric pump for starts after long sits, for vapour lock, etc.

Stainless Steel muffler.

Radial tyres.

Koni Rear Shocks.

Thermo Fan

Alternator.

Electric Wipers.

Radiator overflow/catch can/expansion tank fitted.
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