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Title
1932 Packard all weather sport cabriolet and Mrs. Sidney Smith
Creator
Packard Motor Car Company

Institution
Detroit Public Library

Subject
Packard automobile--History

Subject
Chauffeurs

Subject
Automobiles--United States--History

Item Number
EB01d648

Relation
NULL

Type
image

Format
jpeg

Description
8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1932 Packard three-quarter right side view, chauffeur opening door for woman to exit. Inscribed on photo back: Packard 904, deluxe eight individual custom, ninth series, 8-cylinder, 135-horsepower, 147.125-inch wheelbase, 5/7-person all weather sport cabriolet (body style #4008), custom made by Packard, car purchased by cartoonist Sidney Smith through salesman "Bob" Canary, Packard Chicago branch.

1932 Packard all weather sport cabriolet and Mrs. Sidney Smith

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