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Title
1927 Packard phaeton, actress Gilda Grey at driver's door
Creator
Packard Motor Car Company

Institution
Detroit Public Library

Subject
Packard automobile--History

Subject
Gray, Gilda

Subject
Celebrities

Item Number
EB01d334

Relation
NULL

Type
image

Format
jpeg

Description
8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1927 Packard seven-eights right front view, top raised, light in color, parked on street in front of home, woman in flapper's dress with foot on running board. Inscribed on photo back: Packard 336, third series eight (produced 8/2/1926-7/1/1927), 8-cylinder, 106-horsepower, 136-inch wheelbase, 5-person phaeton (body type #291), fitted with ackard deluxe emblem, cowl cross bar & side lights, dual fender mounted spare tires with fitted fabric covers (note wing nut center lock), folding trunk rack & trunks, optional wire wheels, actress Gilda Gray.

1927 Packard phaeton, actress Gilda Grey at driver

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