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Packard bus, belonging to U.S. Silver Fox Farms, parked on street, in front of Packard administration building

8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a Packard nine-tenths right side view, fully enclosed front and rear, sign on side of bus reads "The silver fox equipped with Hewitt balloon tires, real riding comfort never before conceived is assured with a car properly equipped with Hewitt Balloon Tires, tomorrow's tire today, United States Silver Fox Farms, Minneapolis, Shasta Springs Cal., Spokane," parked on street next to Packard administration building.

1954 Packard panther, three-quarter front left view

8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1954 Packard three-quarter front left view, top folded. Inscribed on photo back: experimental, 1954 Packard, the Packard panther, a full sized plastic sports car, is the first of its type specially designed using a high horsepower engine capable of record speed, the car, a 3-person model with advanced styling in its one-piece plastic body, is the result of 3 years of design & materials study by the engineering division of P.M.C.Co., first pub…

1936 auto show, Packard stand

8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of four 1936 Packards on display at the Packard stand at an auto show, center is a light colored convertible with top folded, on either side are 4-door sedans, pictured at far right is a sedan, all have dual white sidewall tires, background is southwest themed.

1955 Packard Caribbean convertible driven by Bill Holland

8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1955 Packard convertible, left side view. Photo caption on back from Packard Public Relations Dept.: Public introduction of the new 1955 model Packard Caribbean is scheduled for tomorrow, when the luxury custom built sports convertible will go on display in special "salon" showings at selected market points across the nation, the Caribbean is the first American-made automobile to offer a blending of sports car styling and flashing performance…

1903 Packard Model F, front view close up

8x10 black and white photograph of 1903 Packard Model F. This is a close up view from the front. The photograph was taken inside a building and the car is sitting on a tiled floor with other cars in the background.

Sparks fly as part of a 1956 Packard is being welded

8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of sparks flying as two welding machines work on part of a 1956 Packard, male worker with safety goggles on stands to rear right of machines. Inscribed on photo back: Packard Motor Car Co. production, Conner Avenue facility, 1956 model year.

1903 Packard Model F, back view close up

8x10 black and white photograph of 1903 Packard Model F. This is a close up view from the back showing the rear-entrance Tonneau and rear axle. The photograph was taken inside a building and the car is sitting on a tiled floor.

1901 Packard Model C with women passengers

8x10 black and white photograph of a 1901 Packard Model C. Inscribed on photo back: 1-cylinder, 12-horsepower, 75-inch wheelbase roadster with special seats--a 2-person front, driving seat with two 2-person seats placed at back on sides facing each other. The four ladies in the back are company office girls, the front seat passenger is Packard sister Olive (unseen) and William Hatcher is the driver.

1902 Packard Model F

8x10 black and white photograph of a 1902 Packard Model F. The front seat is divided into two separate seats, there is also a back seat providing room for two more passengers.

1928 Packard sedan, five-sixths right front view

7.5x9.5 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1928 Packard. Inscribed on photo back: Packard 526, fifth series six (produced 7/1/1927-8/1/1928), 6-cylinder, 81-horsepower, 126-inch wheelbase, 5-person sedan (body style #323), five-sixths right side front view, prototype, note written on negative is "626" an error since one this is obviously a 1928 "526," & two its negative # is right in number sequence to be ""526" prototype.

1924 Packard sedan driven 102, 350 miles by owner Mr. N. Harper Steward of Philadelphia

8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1924 Packard three-quarter left front view, male standing on driver side running board. Inscribed on photo back: Packard 136, first series eight, 8-cylinder, 85-horsepower, 136-inch wheelbase, 5-person sedan (body type #253). Note: 1-piece non-original windshield; winged motometer ornament; windshield post spot light; non-standard bumpers, sixth-series headlamps; non-original equipment, 5-lug wheels. Mr. N. Harper Steward of Philadelphia, Pen…

1958 Packard station wagon, three-quarter front left view

8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1958 Packard three-quarter front left view, dual white sidewall tires, parked in driveway. Inscribed on photo back: the new 1958 Packard station wagon has a new design combining station wagon capacity with limousine luxury and riding ease, with spacious cargo dimensions, the new station wagon is mounted on a 116.5-inch wheelbase with an overall length of 206.2-inches, it is powered by a 289-cubic inch engine which generates 225-horsepower at …

1911 Packard 30 Model UD with owner Leo Bruening

8x10 black and white sepia-toned Packard Co. file photograph of a 1911 Packard 30 Model UD painted on front windshield is "1911 Model Packard over 21 years old, ask the man who owns one," standing next to car on left is owner Leo Bruening of Kansas City, Mo. and Packard salesman. Inscribed on photo back: 4-cylinder, 30-horsepower, 123.5-inch wheelbase, 7-person touring car, fitted with Packard windshield and Packard special extension cape cart top.

1955 Packard Clipper Constellation on display with man holding golf clubs

8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1955 Packard Clipper Constellation, three-quarter left side view, dual white sidewall tires, female behind wheel, man holding golf clubs standing at passenger side. Inscribed on photo back: this Constellation is the powerful star of Studebaker-Packard Corporation's line of 1955 model Clipper cars, in addition to its sleek two tone styling, the Clipper Constellation features torsion level ride, a dramatic new suspension system which eliminate…

Packard Model A with woman in front of the Lodge

8x10 black and white photograph of Packard Number One with woman, parked in front of the manager's quarters (a.k.a. the Lodge), designed by Albert Kahn, at the Packard Proving Grounds. Inscribed on photo back: car completed Nov. 6, 1899, Warren Ohio; Model A, 1-cylinder, 9-horsepower, 71.5-inch wheelbase, 2-person roadster; body by Morgan & Williams, carriage manufacturer, Warren, Ohio. Restored car has solid engine compartment door, vs. louvered door of original, and is missing original fitting…

First Packard Model A

8x10 black and white photograph of Packard Number One. Inscribed on photo back: completed Nov. 6, 1899, Warren Ohio; Model A, 1-cylinder, 9-horsepower, 71.5-inch wheelbase, 2-person roadster; body by Morgan & Williams, carriage manufacturer, Warren, Ohio. Restored car has solid engine compartment door, vs. louvered door of original, and is missing original fittings such as side lights & the one affixed to the center of the front springs, and the dos-a-dos seat originally mounted on the rear deck…

Man driving 1899 Packard Model A

8x10 black and white photograph of first Packard. Inscribed on photo back: driven on campus of Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pa. after car was shipped there in autumn of a 1930 for permanent exhibition in lobby of the James Ward Packard Laboratory of Electrical & Mechanical Engineering. Car is 1-cylinder, 9-horsepower, 71.5-inch wheelbase, 2-person roadster completed Nov. 6, 1899. Body by Morgan & Williams, Warren, Ohio. The restored car has a solid engine compartment door (original had louver…

1911 Packard 18 Model NC open car, with male driver and three passengers

8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1911 Packard 18 Model NC with male driver, two female, and one male passengers, at the top of the back door is painted 1910. Inscribed on photo back: 4-cylinder, 18-horsepower, 112-inch wheelbase, 5-person open car, fitted with Packard windshield, fitted dust covers for seats, affixed to back is a small article from the November 30th, 1941 Inner Circle, titled "Proud Entry."

1955 Packard sedan parked in driveway, couple sitting in front seat,

8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1955 Packard sedan parked in driveway, three-quarter right side view, couple sitting in front seat. Inscribed on photo back: Packard's new luxury hardtop model, this completely restyled Packard 400 is the newest hardtop entry in the luxury car field for 1955, in addition to its new exterior styling, the 1955 Packard features torsion level ride, a dramatic new suspension system which eliminates customary coil and leaf springs, but instead uses…

1958 Packard sedan, nine-tenths left side view, parked on drive

8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1958 Packard sedan, nine-tenths left side view, parked on drive. Inscribed on photo back: this sleek, all new 1958 Packard 2-door hardtop is a new addition to the expanded line of Packards for 1958, bringing the line to four models, the Packard hawk, the 4-door sedan, and the 4-door station wagon, dual headlights are contained in a jet type nacelle and the lowered, flowing roof line is reminiscent of the symmetry of an airfoil.

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