The availability of optional equipment wasn't always clear from the showroom literature or even the parts catalog, but it was spelled out for the dealers for the purpose of ordering and pricing vehicles via factory-issued Trade Letters, which are rather hard to come by these days.

The availability of optional equipment wasn't always clear from the showroom literature or even the parts catalog, but it was spelled out for the dealers for the purpose of ordering and pricing vehicles via factory-issued Trade Letters, which are rather hard to come by these days.

Have you ever wondered about the compression ratios you would get from mixing & matching heads from 288, 327, 356 & 359?

Attached is table with the info first in order by Compression Ratios then by Years/Types.

This is the 1941 Packard Super Eight Sales catalog. It contains information and illustrations about the various Super Eight models and the mechanical features of the Super Eight.

A play-by-play instruction sheet for owners of 1956 Packards equipped with electronic pushbutton shifters to give to transmission shops or local mechanics not familiar with this system.

This was sent out with the 1941 Service letters to updated the fields on differences in the 1941 Clippers that were coming to the dealerships.

These are Packard Promotional Pointers that were sent to dealers to give them information on both current Packard advertising and promotions as well as tip on promoting their dealerships and the Packard brand in their local markets.

This is the 1930 "Luxurious Transportation" Brochure which covers the 726 and 733 Standard Eight Models. Wonder model illustrations are included.

This is a list of carburetor application by model. It is a work in progress and will be edited and updated and information is discovered.

This is the 1958 Packard Owners Manual which covers all the Packard badges vehicles for the 1958 Studebaker-Packard model year. It covers general care and operation of the vehicle.

This is the 1938 Packard Six and Eight Sales Catalog. It is 50 pages and contains wonderful illustrations of most of the models offered as well as technical and feature information.

This is the 1939 Packard Six and One Twenty Sales Catalog. It is 36 pages and contains wonderful illustrations of most of the models offered as well as technical and feature information.

This is the 1931 Packard Accessory Brochure. It shows some of the optional dealer accessory that were available for the 1931 models.

This is a the 1937 Packard Sale Catalog. It contains 36-Pages and contains illustrations of models of the Packard Models. Also it contains very nice detailed mechanical illustrations.

This is the 1937 Packard 4-Page Sales Brochure.

This is a 1938 Packard 6-Page Sale Brochure covering the Packard Six, Eight, Super Eight and Twelve models.

These are sample Material Cards that cover upholstery materials, carpet, and roof materials.

This brochure for the 1946/1947 Clipper Cabs shows passengers the "1-2-3 of what they see in the Packard Clipper Cab".

This is the 1939 Packard Six & Eight Owners Manual. It covers the care and operation of the vehicles. This version was printed and used in Sweden.

This is the 1938 Packard 'Six' Brochure. It provides a narrative of the advantages to owning a Packard 'Six'.

This is the 1938 Packard Six and Eight Brochure. This brochure is very well illustrated to show the various models available, and the special features of each model.

This is the 1936 Packard '120' Brochure. It contains pictures and specifications of the various models.

This is a Brochure from 1928 entitled 'The Secret'. It describes the secret to owning a Packard motor car and gives the pricing for the 526 and 533 Six models.

This Brochure covers the 1928 Packard Six 526 and 533 models and contains wonderful illustrations of the various models.

This letter dated December 26th, 1924 from the desk of Alvan Macauley and sent to all Distributor and Dealers recaps the end of the year financials for Packard.

This training booklet was part of a series of classes offered by Packard to train Packard Vehicle Operations (aka Packard Owners, and Chauffeurs).

This brochure from 1913 gives a bit of history of Packard to that point, and and general overview of the company and it factory operations. Contains wonder illustrations/sketchings of various factory operations.

These Packard and Studebaker-Packard Annual Corporate Reports were prepared each year for the annual stockholders meeting and distributed to the shareholders. They contains interesting information on both what occurred the previous year and also the some outlooks for the coming year. Some contain wonderful pictures of new models, new plant renderings, etc.

This is the 1936 Packard One-Twentry-B Salesman Databook. These were provided by the factory to the Salesman at the dealership and listed all the features and specifications on the various models.

This is the 1937 issue "Number 30" Master Price List for "Guaranteed Precision Built Packard Parts"

This is the Packard Radio PA-383042 Radio Facts (1946-47). It contains information about this radio as well as the wire diagram.

This is the radio fact sheet and wire diagram for Packard Radio PA-393607

This is Packard Accessory Bulletin No. 24 covering the Dual Road and Fog Lights.

These are the 1942 Service Letters. These were sent to Dealers from the Factory to provide the Service Updates.

This is the French version of the 1951 Packard's the one for '51 Brochure. It actually contains a typo on the front cover. Instead of Thunderbolt, it says Thunderbold.

This is the 1951 Packards the one for '51 Brochure. It contains wonderful illustrations of the various models for 1951.

This is the 1950 "Golden Anniversary Eight" Sales Brochure. This is a large piece that opens up to poster size (scanned in sections), and shows illustrations of many of the 1950 models.

This is the Stewart Warner Electric Wiper service information covering adjustment and repair.

This is a small advertising card that listed the new features for the 1941 One-Ten Special and Deluxe, and One-Twenty Models.

This is a packet of information send to dealerships. It contains specification information, feature information, and also sample advertising samples that a dealership could use.

Information on the 1941 Packard models relating to Prices, Specifications, Colors, Upholstery, Accessories and Equipment, and Factory Delivery in the United States.

This is information sent to Dealership on how to dress up the showroom for the coming Christmas Holidays. It contains not only suggestions, but also items that can be ordered for display in the showroom.

This is a set of information provided to a dealership containing suggestions on how to dress up the dealership for the announcement of the coming 1941 models.

This is a invitation that was sent out by dealers to prospective buyers to come in and view the new 1941 Packard Super-8 One-Sixty and Super-8 Custom One-Eighty models.

There letters were issued by PMCC to Dealers and Zones to make them away of any changes that affected model specifications, trim levels, features, and general supply line issues.

These were General Letters issue by PMCC and sent to dealership to keep them up to date on various tops throughout the year.

These are a set of Packard Promotional Pointers that were sent to dealers to give them information on both current Packard advertising and promotions as well as tip on promoting their dealerships and the Packard brand in their local markets.

This is the 1921-1922 Packard Single Six Parts List. It covers the 116” wheebase Single Six made from September 1920 to April 22 1922, also known as the 1921 model.

This was an addendum to the 1921-1924 Single Six Parts list which covers Packard Axles, and changes to the Steering, Clutch, Transmission, Torque Arm, Wheels, etc that was effective with Vehicle No. U4026.

This is the 1923-1925 Packard Eight Parts List issued in 1925. This contains pictures, diagrams and part numbers for all 1923-1925 Packard Eights.

This is the first addendum to the 1925 Packard Eight Parts List.

This is the 2nd addendum to the 1925 Eight Part List

This is the Packard Six Parts List issue in 1925.

This is the first addendum to the Packard Six Part List issued in 1925.

This is the 2nd addendum to the Packard Six Part List issued in 1925.

This is addendum to the Packard Six Parts list to cover running changes to the 1926 Bodies.

This the Packard Eight Parts list published in 1927. I believe this covers earlier years as well. This was given to me missing several sections and pages.

This is an early piece (1926) describing the installation of Trico windshield wipers on Packards not equipped with them.

This is the parts list for 1927 and older models issue #17. It covers cars and trucks from 1927 and back.

This is the 1926 Packard Six Body Parts Insert

This is the Vol 3 No 13 of the Sales Educational Course (1925).

This is a 1915 Technical Letter cover the adjustment of Bock Bearings.

This is the installations instructions for the Packard Model 1-26 Heater.

This is a circa 1923? "Confidential Accessory Price Book for Packard Distributors", Book Number 291, issue by Packard Motor Car Company of Chicago. 50+ pages.

This is a Tool Equipment list for the 1930 Packard Eight 740 and 745 models. This was shipped with the car and listed all the Tools and Equipment that a specific vehicle was shipped with.

This is a Packard Employee handbook published in 1928, and given to new employees. An interesting glimpse into the Human Resources department at the factory.

This is a booklet on Automotive Shop Safety that is applicable to both commercial and home garages.

This is a booklet on Preventive Maintenance and Restoration Tips applicable to Packards and vintage vehicle.

This a booklet on Winterizing Your Automobile so both use during winter months, and also storage.

This is the 1933 Packard Fact Book. These books were given to Salesmen to educate them on the features and specifications for the 1933 models.

This is the 1932 Packard Fact Book for models 903 and 904. These books were given to Salesmen to educate them on the features and specifications of these models.

This is the Mechanical Features of the Packard Custom Eight (640) Brochure. It highlights the various mechanical feature that exists on the 1929 6th Series 640 (aka 6-40) models. This is also applicable to the 7th and 8th Series customs as well

This is the 1932 Packard Fact Book for models 901 and 902. These books were given to Salesmen to educate them on the features and specifications of these models.

These are special Studebaker-Packard 'SP' Service Letters that were sent out to S/P Dealers to address various service issues. These are equivalent to the Service Technical Bulletins (STBs) sent out by Packard in previous years.

This is the 1931 Packard Sales Fact Book for models 840 & 845. This was given to Salesmen to educate them on the features and specifications of these models.

This is the 1931 Facts Book for the Packard Eight 826 and 833 models. These were given to Salesmen to educate them on these models.

Published in Aug. 1930, this is a record of Packard Motor Cars manufactured since 1905 (1905 - 1930), showing Motor Number, Vehicle Number, Horse Power, Bore and Stroke, Number of Cylinders, Type of Body, Seating Capacity, and Shipping Weight.

Published in Aug. 1929, this is a record of Packard Motor Cars manufactured since 1905 (1905 - 1929), showing Motor Number, Vehicle Number, Horse Power, Bore and Stroke, Number of Cylinders, Type of Body, Seating Capacity, and Shipping Weight.

Published in Aug. 1927, this is a record of Packard Motor Cars manufactured since 1905 (1905 - 1927), showing Motor Number, Vehicle Number, Horse Power, Bore and Stroke, Number of Cylinders, Type of Body, Seating Capacity, and Shipping Weight.

This is the 1929 Fact Book for the Packard Eight Models 626 and 633. These were given to Salesmen to educate them on the features and specifications of these models.

This is the 1928 Fact Book for the Packard Eight 443 models. These were given to Salesmen to educated them on the features and specifications of the 443 models.

This is a partial set of Echlin Service Bulletins dated between 1957 and 1959 that contains general service information of Echlin electrical products (Voltage Regulators, Coils, condensers, etc). It provides testing and adjustment procedures that apply to earlier models also.

This is the 1925 Salesman Facts book for Packard Eight models 236 - 243. These were given to Salesmen to educate them on the features and specifications of the 236 - 243 models.

This is the 1923 Packard Specifications and Adjustments for Twin-Six, Single-Six, and Model D and E Trucks.

This volumes 1-18 of "The Packard". This was a newsletter produced by Packard. The set (400+ pages) contains a wealth of information, stories and illustrations.

The book published by Packard chronicles a families journey across the USA in 1908 in a Packard. The family ended up setting a new transcontinental record in process.

This is an internal training book developed by Packard to help train Foremen and Executives at Packard in the different aspects of the General Office and Plant.

The book published by Packard chronicles a motor trips across the interior of Cuba in a Packard.

This is the 1908 Packard "Thirty" Motor Car Catalog. It contains information and descriptions about the Packard model "Thirty"

This is the 1921 Twin-Six Fact Book (rev. 7) that was given to Salesmen to him educate them on the features and specifications on the 1921 Twin Six models.

This is the 1921 Standard Sizes and Adjustments. It provides specifications on the Single-Six, Twin-Six, Model D and Model E Trucks.

This is a dealer generated price list for 1922 Packard vehicles. It not only contains prices on standard models, but also Custom Bodies models.

This is the 1924 Single Six Fact Book for the 226 and 233 Models. This was given to Salesmen to help educate them on the featured and specifications on the 226 and 233 models.

These are General Service Letters issue by Packard Export Corporation in 1949 to Dealers and distributors of Right-Hand drive equipped vehicles on retrofitting 288 engines into Pre-War cars as replacement engine.

These were given to Salesmen in 1920 to help educate them on the coming 1921 Single Six models. Wonderful illustrations of each models are included.

This Salesman Fact book published in Sept 1920 was used to educate the salesmen of the features and specification of the new 1921 Packard Single Six models that was coming out.

This is the 1920 Twin-Six Fact Book. It was used by Salesmen as a reference to the features and specification of the 1920 Twin-Six.

This is the 1929 Sales Catalog and Price List. In contains high-level information about Packard vehicles and a one page price list of the 1929 models.

The is the 1920 Specification for the Packard Model E Trucks. In contains various information about the BC, DE, and FG size models.

The is the 1919 Packard "E" Truck Sales Information. It contains illustrations of the various mechanical systems of the Packard "E" Truck chassis.