V.Milke

I am about to buy a 23rd series Super Deluxe Eight convertible. This car originally had the 327 engine (vs. the Custom at 356 c.i.) in it. This particular car I am buying is a very good original car, though abandoned for the last good number of years. The engine stamped number matches the one in the original dealer invoice, but I find it funny that the engine head has a cast (not stamped) "288" number on top. The intake manifold has a small cast number 327 (or 321?) on it. Would any of these numbers mean anything? Can anybody tell me how to tell the 327 engine appart from the 288 c.i. one? Thanks victor.

Are these really 'that' rare? Hasn't anybody seen them? Thanks victor.

I just sold my 1947 Custom Super Clipper limo after about 18 years of ownership, and though I am not an expert on this cars, I believe I can answer your question. The part you mention is not supposed to be seen. My car had it black (though it was a black car), and all the cars I have seen also have it in black. The lines painted over the chrome part were supposed to be a dull silver, same as in the rest of the mouldings. I didn't keep any detailed pictures but only general views. I am enclosing one. In case you are interested in looking at them, let me know your email to send them to you. Hope this helps. victor.