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1957 Packard station wagon, female behind wheel looking over her shoulder

Packard Motor Car Company

Detroit Public Library

Packard automobile--History

Station wagons

Automobiles--United States--History

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8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1957 Packard station wagon, rear view back open, female behind wheel looking over her shoulder. Photo caption on back from unidentified Packard source: In the Packard Clipper station wagon, deep pile carpeting used throughout the passenger compartment is extended the full length and width of the cargo deck, carpeting is available in exterior interior matching hues of black, blue or green, metallic tweed pattern upholstery in black and white is used throughout with vinyl cappings in any of six contrasting colors, the station wagon, first such body type for Packard since 1950, combines passenger car performance and luxury styling in keeping with Packard's fine car tradition, with a 65-cubic foot load carrying capacity, along with its companion model, the 4-door sedan, the new station wagon will be introduced in Studebaker-Packard dealerships across the nation beginning Thursday, January 24.