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Title
1912 Packard 6 touring car, on city street, sign on back
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
EB01c497

Type
image

Format
jpeg

Description
8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1912 Packard 6 on city street, sign on back of car reads "Packard 6 Johnstown, Pa. to Jackson Hole, Wyo.," horse drawn carriage and brick building with smoking tobacco advertisement depicting bull in left background, lamp post light cover has "Lovejoy's Garage" painted on, sign reads "Diamond Tires." Inscribed on photo back: 6-cylinder, 48-horespower, 133-inch wheelbase, 7-person touring car, fitted with standard top, Packard storm-tilt windshield, rear mounted carrier for two additional spare tires, promotional trip: Johnstown, Pa. to Jackson Hole, Wyo.

1912 Packard 6 touring car, on city street, sign on back

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