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Title
1937 Packard convertible victoria surrounded by bathing beauties
Creator
Packard Motor Car Company

Institution
Detroit Public Library

Subject
Packard automobile--History

Subject
Convertibles

Subject
Automobiles--United States--History

Item Number
EB01e047

Type
image

Format
jpeg

Description
8x10 black and white sepia-toned Packard Co. file photograph of a 1937 Packard right side view, top folded, seven females in swim suits sitting in and around car. Inscribed on photo back: Packard super eight, fifteenth series, model 1501, 8-cylinder, 135-horsepower, 134-inch wheelbase, 5-person convertible victoria (body type #1007), note white sidewall tires, fender wells, 6-wheels, trunk rack (not see in photograph), Packard deluxe emblem, setting: Florida

1937 Packard convertible victoria surrounded by bathing beauties

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