Title1952 Packard Pan American sports car, view of interior from right elevation
CreatorPackard Motor Car Company
InstitutionDetroit Public Library
SubjectPackard automobile--Interiors
SubjectSports cars
SubjectAutomobile industry and trade--History
Item NumberEB01e449
Type
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Formatjpeg
Description8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1952 Packard view of interior from right elevation. 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, first of six designed by Richard Arbib built by Henney, note fully trimmed rear panels of seat backs, 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, this first Pan American exhibited International Motor Sports Show opened 29 March 1952 at Grand Central Palace, New York, N.Y.
