Title1933 Packard special "Car of the Dome" show car, left side view
CreatorPackard Motor Car Company
InstitutionDetroit Public Library
SubjectPackard automobile--History
SubjectAutomobile industry and trade--History
SubjectAutomobiles--United States--History
Item NumberEB01d719
Type
image
Formatjpeg
Description8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1933 Packard left side view. Inscribed on photo back: Packard 1006 twelve, tenth series, 12-cylinder, 160-horsepower, 147-inch wheelbase, special "Car of the Dome" show car (modified Dietrich Inc., 5-person sport sedan, body type #3182), modifications by Packard, note first series update: 1934 eleventh series bumpers, 1934 eleventh series front fenders, bail cap replacing pelican emblem, retained tenth series hood louver door hardware, retained tenth series fore-door windows, retained tenth series tail lamp housings, exhibited: retaining its special metallic bronze gold coloring, this car continued to be part of the special Great Dome display in the travel and transportation building at Chicago's "A Century of Progress" international exposition.
