Title1952 Packard Pan American sports car, view of interior, two men standing at driver's door
CreatorPackard Motor Car Company
InstitutionDetroit Public Library
SubjectPackard automobile--Interiors
SubjectSports cars
SubjectAutomobile industry and trade--History
Item NumberEB01e444
Type
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Formatjpeg
Description8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1952 Packard view of interior through right side door, top folded, two men standing at driver's door. Inscribed on photo back: 1952 Packard "Pan American" sports car, twenty-fifth series, model 2531 (modified 250 convertible, 6-person, Body type #2579), 8-cylinder, 185-horsepower, 122-inch wheelbase, special show car, designed by Richard Arbib, built by Henney, this was first of six Pan American show cars, exhibited: International Motor Sports Show at Grand Central Palace New York, N.Y. opened 29 March 1952, interior: top grain oyster white leather on seats, dash, door panels, sun visors, & steering wheel, contrasting leather on steering wheel spokes, door trim panels, door handles, pleated seat sections, rear panels of seat backs.
