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Title
1933 version of the "Brown Bomber" with Edward Macauley
Creator
Packard Motor Car Company

Institution
Detroit Public Library

Subject
Packard automobile--History

Subject
Convertibles

Subject
Automobiles--United States--History

Item Number
EB01d703

Relation
NULL

Type
image

Format
jpeg

Description
8x10 black and white, sepia-toned Packard Co. file photograph of the 1933 version of the "Brown Bomber," three-quarter rear left side view, top folded, Edward MaCauley pictured at driver's door. Inscribed on photo back: Packard MaCauley speedster, note alterations on 1933 version: full front fenders; high peaked crowns, full deading, skirts, pontoon rear fenders; high peaked crowns, beading around wheel openings, "Packard Twelve" hub caps, twin tail lights with vee lenses; tops of rims repeat Packard radiator shape theme, shortened rear bumper to fit within pontoon ends; slightly veed, plain dash replaces engine turned dash of 1932 version, 1934 type instrument panel; radio heat at top center, brake sector.

1933 version of the "Brown Bomber" with Edward Macauley

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