Current Auction: Big Reno Auction2010 on August 5th, 2010
686
Lot #:
686
Year:
1948
Make:
Packard
Body Style:
Convertible
Description:
VIN 22793753 Chassis 2232 Super Eight Convertible - Model 2279 Convertible Victoria - The new 1948 Packard models featured clean and streamline styling. Radically rounded, they had elongated the hood, an "ox-yoke" upper grill, and a horizontal, wraparound lower grill. The fresh new design was acclaimed for 1948. SUPER EIGHT CONVERTIBLE MODEL 2232
The 2232 convertible was introduced July 25th, 1947 and produced until May 1st, 1948. This car's production date is November 8, 1947. Motor Serial Number G428008
ENGINE REFINEMENTS: 3 1/2 by 4 1/2 inches, 327 cubic inches, 154hp at 3600 rpm torque 226 lb/ft at 2000 rpm. Compression ratio: 7.0. Crankshaft: five main bearings. Carburetor: Carter. Cooling: radiator capacity 20 quarts. TRANSMISSION REFINEMENTS: Rear axle ratio 3.9. CHASSIS REFINEMENTS: Wheelbase: 120 inches. BODY REFINEMENTS: Convertibles added to the lineup this year. This car has hydraulic power seat, under seat heat, original radio that works, power top, hydraulic powered windows!
