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1951 Packard 300, parked on grass, female standing at left side of trunk

Packard Motor Car Company

Detroit Public Library

Packard automobile--History

Automobile industry and trade--History

Automobiles--United States--History

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8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1951 Packard three-quarter rear view, parked on grass, female standing at left side of trunk. Inscribed on photo back: Packard News Service: the smartly styled window of the 1951 Packard 300 gives 150 percent more vision than previous comparable models, and affords "Horizon view" visibility, the trunk, which has a capacity of more than 30 cubic feet, opens with a slight turn of a key and is counter-balanced for easy opening and closing, cargo space allows enough luggage for a family of four to take an extended cross country trip, flared rear fenders, spotlighted by chrome rims, give a continental appearance to the rear section, new massive rear bumpers afford greater safety, functional high styling, smart fashion form interiors and a new line up of Packard thunderbolt power highlight the 1951 Packard line.