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Title
1937 Packard convertible victoria, parked by swimming pool in Lima, Peru
Creator
Packard Motor Car Company

Institution
Detroit Public Library

Subject
Packard automobile--History

Subject
Convertibles

Subject
Automobiles--United States--History

Item Number
EB01e018

Type
image

Format
jpeg

Description
8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1937 Packard seven-eights right front view, parked in driveway, top folded with girl sitting on tip, male in passenger side seat. Inscribed on photo back: Packard twelve, fifteenth series, model 1507, 12-cylinder, 175-horsepower, 139.375-inch wheelbase, 5-person convertible victoria (body type #1027), setting: Lima, Peru, residence of Antonio Chopitea.

1937 Packard convertible victoria, parked by swimming pool in Lima, Peru

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