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Title
1937 Packard convertible victoria examined by bathing beauties
Creator
Packard Motor Car Company

Institution
Detroit Public Library

Subject
Packard automobile--History

Subject
Convertibles

Subject
Automobiles--United States--History

Item Number
EB01e046

Type
image

Format
jpeg

Description
6.5x8.5 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1937 Packard three-quarter right side view, hood partially open, two females in bathing suits at front, one female in passenger seat. Inscribed on photo back: Packard super eight, fifteenth series, model 1501, 8-cylinder, 135-horsepower, 134-inch wheelbase, 5-person convertible victoria (body type #1007), note white sidewall tires, fender wells, 6-wheels, trunk rack (not see in photograph), Packard deluxe emblem, setting: Florida

1937 Packard convertible victoria examined by bathing beauties

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