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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…

1950 salon showing in Philadelphia of two 1950 Packards and a bare chassis

8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of two 1950 Packards on display in a salon showing, both cars have dual white sidewall tires, center is a 4-door sedan, left is a sedan, right is a bar chassis. Inscribed on photo back: Philadelphia salon showing, September 29, 1950.

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.

1950 salon showing in Philadelphia of three 1950 Packards and a bare chassis

8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of three 1950 Packards on display in a salon showing, all cars have dual white sidewall tires, two cars in center are 2-door sedans, right is a 4-door sedan, left is a bar chassis. Inscribed on photo back: Philadelphia salon showing, September 29, 1950.

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.

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 …

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.

Packard dealership showroom display of 1940 Packard models

8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a Packard dealership showroom display, at end of center aisle is a convertible. Inscribed on photo back: Packard Motor Car Co., branches/dealerships/agencies, special display of 1940 Packard models; automobile in center; 1940 Packard 180 custom super 8, eighteenth series, model 1806, 8-cylinder, 160-horsepower, 127-inch wheelbase, Darrin convertible victoria (body type # 700). Original photo by Chester Photo Service

1918-19 Packard truck, nine-tenths left side view, factory in background

8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1918-19 Packard nine-tenths left side view, license plate mounted at front # 195-200, partially enclosed front cab, enclosed rear, side has text on it but is cut off, factory in background. Inscribed on photo back: 1918-19 Packard truck.

1929 Packard Adonis hood ornament, front view

8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1929 Packard Adonis hood ornament, front view. Inscribed on photo back: radiator ornaments, Packard radiator cap mascot "Adonis, official name of this mascot is also known as "Dauphin," "Daphne at the Well," etc., designed by Edward McCarten - New York City, patent applied for 11/7/1928, design patent #79,561 10/6/1929, introduced on sixth series Packards, discontinued with introduction of tenth series, December 1932.

1908-10 Packard truck, right side view, parked on street, two men seated in front

8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1908-10 Packard right side view, parked on brick street in front of Railton Co. building, two men seated in front, side reads "Wholesale Grocers. B. A. Railton Co. Randolph & Green Sts.," rear is full of wooden crates and sacks. Inscribed on photo back: 1908-10 Packard, model TC, 4-cylinder, 24-horspower, 144-inch wheelbase, 3-ton capacity, truck with special body, for; B. A. Railton Co. Wholesale Groceries Randolph & Green Sts. Chicago, Ill.

1958 Packard sedan, nine-tenths left side view, parked in driveway, house in background

8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1958 Packard sedan, nine-tenths left side view, parked in driveway, house in background. Inscribed on photo back: the new 1958 Packard 4-door sedan combines a long, low silhouette, emphasized by the long, forward sloping hood, with tasteful interior fabrics which may be chosen almost to custom design, a long, graceful sweep of gold anodized aluminum accentuates the flowing lines of this new car, power brakes and automatic transmission are sta…

Packard dealership, Bronx, N.Y., 1934

8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a Packard dealership, building sits on corner, "Packard" sign on top of building, sign above door reads "Compare! the new 1934 Packard with America's other fine cars," several people on sidewalk in front of building, cars parked on streets. Inscribed on photo back: Packard Motor Car Co., branches/dealerships/agencies, corner of Cortona Ave., Bronx, N.Y., banner on Cortona Ave. side; "Riding Quality safety performance, the new 1934 Packard is yo…

1958 Packard 4-door sedan, front view

8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1958 Packard front view. Inscribed on photo back: a look of motion is imparted to the new 1958 Packard 4-door sedan by the sleek lines of the forward sloping hood with its crowning airscoop, dual headlamps are standard on the sedan, 2-door hardtop, and 4-door station wagon, these are housed in distinctive jet type nacelles surmounted with slim fender ornaments, directional lights are mounted above the massive wrap around bumper in the slender…

Clark Gable, with foot on running board of his 1932 Packard coupe roadster

7x9 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1932 Packard right side view, owner Clark Gable standing at passenger door. Inscribed on photo back: 1932 Packard twin six, model 905, ninth series eight, 12-cylinder, 160-horsepower, 142.125-inch wheelbase, 2/4-person coupe roadster (body type # 579); standing, movie idol Clark Gable. Front of photograph is autographed by Clark Gable. Original photo by Vogue Rubber Company

King Faruk I of Egypt inspecting his troops in the royal palace convertible, a 1939 Packard convertible sedan

8x10 black and white sepia-toned Packard Co. file photograph of a 1939 Packard three-quarter front right view, top folded, soldiers lining side of road, four uniformed men in car. Inscribed on photo back: 1939 Packard twelve, model 1708 (produced 9/20/1938-8/8/1939), seventeenth series, 12-cylinder, 175-horsepower, 139-inch wheelbase, 5-person convertible sedan (body type # 1253). With the danger of war spreading to the near east this view of King Faruk I of Egypt inspecting his troops assumes u…

Comic strip creator George McManus standing next to his 1933 Packard sedan

7.5x9.5 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1933 Packard view of front three-quarters of car, parked in street, owner comic strip creator George McManus, standing on left side. Inscribed on photo back: 1933 Packard eight, model 1001, tenth series eight, 8-cylinder, 120-horsepower, 127.5-inch wheelbase, 5-person sedan (body type # 603), fitted with deluxe equipment; approved Packard accessories: bumper guards, license plate frames, pilot ray light, cormorant emblem, twin trumpet horn…

1929 Packard prototype convertible victoria, seven-eights rear left view, top raised

8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1929 Packard seven-eights rear left view, top raised, experimental car. Inscribed on photo back: 1929 Packard deluxe eight, individual custom, sixth series, model 645, 8-cylinder, 106-horsepower, 145.5-inch wheelbase, 5-person convertible victoria (prototype for body type # 1711), by Dietrich Inc., chassis; probably 1929 eight deluxe, sixth series model 645 with some 1930 seventh series features, including headlamps (but not fender mounted si…

1932 Packard prototype touring sedan, left side view, top folded

8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1932 Packard left side view, top folded. Inscribed on photo back: experimental, 1932 Packard eight, ninth series, model 902, 8-cylinder, 110-horsepower, 136.5-inch wheelbase, 7-person touring sedan (body type # 500), prototype; labeled model 933.

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