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Title
1952 Packard special speedster, three-quarter rear view, parked on drive
Creator
Packard Motor Car Company

Institution
Detroit Public Library

Subject
Packard automobile--History

Subject
Automobile industry and trade--History

Subject
Automobiles--United States--History

Item Number
EB01e457

Type
image

Format
jpeg

Description
8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1952 Packard three-quarter rear view. Inscribed on photo back: 1952 Packard special speedster, twenty-fifth series, model 2501 (modified 200 deluxe club sedan, model 2565), 8-cylinder, 327 cubic inches, 122-inch wheelbase, 2-person "Phantom II" built in Packard shops for Edward Macauley, exterior; black including part of radiator grille, interior; custom dash, black & white upholstery, note 1953 grille guard ensemble, 1951 "P-A-C-K-A-R-D" lettering on otherwise standard 1952 grille, 1952 crest above grille, decorative hood air scoop, 1953 headlamp rims, marchal lamps, special bright metal trim above lamps & continuing back along tops of fenders, special wheel discs bearing 1951 patrician cloisonne centers, special chrome plated brass applique trim along bottom of body, 1953 rear bumpers, special dual exhaust port holes below tail lights, patrician tail lights, roof lines inspired by senior series, rear windshield wiper, swivel type spot light atop roof, twin radio antennas on rear fenders.

1952 Packard special speedster, three-quarter rear view, parked on drive

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