The Making of Modern Michigan - "Digitizing Michigan's Hidden Past"

Title

1925-1926 Packard touring car with owner actor Victor Varconi

Creator

Wm. E. Thomas

Institution

Detroit Public Library

Subject

Packard automobile--History

Subject

Varconi, Victor, 1891-1976

Subject

Automobiles--United States--History

Item Number

EB01d255

Relation

NULL

Type

image

Format

jpeg

Description

8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1925-1926 Packard front view, owner standing at right side, parked in driveway to his home. Inscribed on photo back: Packard 236, second series eight (produced 2/2/1925-8/1/1926), 8-cylinder, 85-horsepower, 136-inch wheelbase, 5-person touring car (body type #244), early type two-piece windshield, 1926 California license plate #233-393. Special equipment: sun visor; special cowl lights; Winged Motor Mascot with "8" & wreath surround for motometer; step plates. Victor Varconi featured in DeMille Studio film "King of Kings," photographed at Varconi residence.

1925-1926 Packard touring car with owner actor Victor Varconi

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