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Title
1933 version of the "Brown Bomber"
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
EB01d702

Type
image

Format
jpeg

Description
8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of the 1933 version of the "Brown Bomber," left side view, top folded. Inscribed on photo back: Packard MaCauley speedster, note alterations on 1933 version: full front fenders; high peaked crowns, full deading, skirts, pontoon rear fenders; high peaked crowns, beading around wheel openings, "Packard Twelve" hub caps, twin tail lights with vee lenses; tops of rims repeat :Packard radiator shape theme, radio antenna beneath running board.

1933 version of the "Brown Bomber"

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