A vehicle number was also stamped on a plate attached to the left top side of the cowl and was the same as a BodyStyle Number, since it identified the model or style.

The BodyStyle Number appeared as the first four digits of the Packard serial number, followed by a sequential production number for that body style staring at 2001.

Engine numbers for the StandardDeluxe Eights were H-200001 to H-291000 for 1949 (Series 2300) models and continued through H-295000 for 1950 (Series 2300-5) models.

Engine numbers for Super Eights were H-400001 to H-41 6000 for 1949 (Series 2300) models and continued through H-425000 for 1950 (Series 2300-5) models.

Engine numbers for Custom Eights were H-600001 to H-602000 for 1949 (Series 2300) models and continued through H-61 0000 for 1950 (Series 2300-5) models.

Year Series ModelChassis Body Number Model Name 1950 23rd 2301 2362-5 Deluxe Eight Touring Sedan 1950 23rd 2301 2365-5 Deluxe Eight Club Sedan 1950 23rd 2301 2392-5 Eight Touring Sedan 1950 23rd 2301 2393-5 Eight Station Sedan 1950 23rd 2301 2395-5 Eight Club Sedan 1950 23rd 2302 2372-5 Super Deluxe Eight Touring Sedan 1950 23rd 2302 2375-5 Super Deluxe Eight Club Sedan 1950 23rd 2302 2382-5 Super Eight Touring Sedan 1950 23rd 2302 2385-5 Super Eight Club Sedan 1950 23rd 2306 2352-5 Custom Eight Sedan 1950 23rd 2322 2370-5 Super Deluxe Eight Limousine 1950 23rd 2322 2371-5 Super Deluxe Eight Long WB Sedan 1950 23rd 2332 2379-5 Super Deluxe Eight Victoria Convertible Coupe 1950 23rd 2333 2359-5 Custom Eight Convertible 1949 Model Year Identification GENERAL.

Packard engine numbers were stamped on a white-painted boss on the upper left-hand side of the cylinder block.

A Body Number was provided and was also stamped on the plate attached to the left top side of the cowl, below the hood.

Engine numbers for Super Eights were H-400001 to H-41 6000 for 1949 (Series 2300) models and continued through H- 425000 for 1950 (Series 2300-5) models.

Engine numbers for Custom Eights were H-600001 to H-602000 for 1949 (Series 2300) models and continued through H.

Series 2300-5) models.

Engine numbers for six-cylinder taxis and exported sixes were G-1 501 to G-1 0000.

Engine numbers for the StandardDeluxe Eights were G-200001 to G-303000 for 1948 (Series 2200) models and continuing through G-350000 for 1949 (Series 2200-9) models.

Engine numbers for Super Eights were G-400001 to G-432000 for 1948 (Series 2200) models and continuing through G-475000 for 1949 (Series 2200-9) models.

Engine numbers for Custom Eights were G-600001 to G-612000 for 1948 (Series 2200) models and continuing through G-650000 for 1949 (Series 2200-9) models.

Year Series ModelChassis Body Number Model Name 1949 23rd - 2313 Custom Eight Commerical Chassis 1949 23rd - 2322 Super Eight Commerical Chassis 1949 23rd 2301 2362 Deluxe Eight Touring Sedan 1949 23rd 2301 2365 Deluxe Eight Club Sedan 1949 23rd 2301 2392 Eight Touring Sedan 1949 23rd 2301 2393 Eight Station Sedan 1949 23rd 2301 2395 Eight Club Sedan 1949 23rd 2302 2372 Super Deluxe Eight Touring Sedan 1949 23rd 2302 2375 Super Deluxe Eight Club Sedan 1949 23rd 2302 2382 Super Eight Touring Sedan 1949 23rd 2302 2385 Super Eight Club Sedan 1949 23rd 2306 2352 Custom Eight Sedan 1949 23rd 2322 2370 Super Deluxe Eight Limousine 1949 23rd 2322 2371 Super Deluxe Eight Long WB Sedan 1949 23rd 2332 2379 Super Eight Victoria Convertible Coupe 1949 23rd 2333 2359 Custom Eight Convertible 1949 Corporate Information Both model year and calendar year sales totals were 59,390 vehicles.

This includes only the 23rd Series models sold as late 1949 cars.

Packard celebrated its 50th year as an automaker this season, a most notable achievement.

As part of the ceremonies surrounding this accomplishment, a total of 2,000 cars were finished in Custom gold paint, a non-standard color.

These cars were driven from the Packard Proving Grounds, in Utica, Mich., by dealers and salesmen.

The dealers and salesmen took them to locations throughout North America as part of a drive away honoring the company 1949 Optional Equiptment Heater and defroster.

Tissue dispenser.

Road lamps. Fog lamps.

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