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Title: 1929 Packard Adonis hood ornament, front view
Date: 1928/1929
Collection: Making of Modern Michigan
Description: 8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1929 Packard Adonis hood ornament, front view. Inscribed on photo back: radiator ornaments, Packard radiator cap mascot 'Adonis, official name of this mascot is also known as 'Dauphin,' 'Daphne at the Well,' etc., designed by Edward McCarten - New York City, patent applied for 11/7/1928, design patent #79,561 10/6/1929, introduced on sixth series Packards, discontinued with introduction of tenth series, December 1932.

Title: 1929 Packard Adonis hood ornament, right side view
Date: 1929
Collection: Making of Modern Michigan
Description: 8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1929 Packard Adonis hood ornament, right side view. Inscribed on photo back: radiator ornaments, Packard radiator cap mascot 'Adonis,' official name of this mascot/emblem, designed by Edward McCarten - New York City, patent applied for 11/7/1928, design patent #79,561 10/8/1929, introduced on sixth series Packards, discontinued with introduction of tenth series, December 1932.

Title: 1929 Packard prototype convertible victoria, seven-eights rear left view, top raised
Date: 1929
Collection: Making of Modern Michigan
Description: 8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1929 Packard seven-eights rear left view, top raised, experimental car. Inscribed on photo back: 1929 Packard deluxe eight, individual custom, sixth series, model 645, 8-cylinder, 106-horsepower, 145.5-inch wheelbase, 5-person convertible victoria (prototype for body type #1711), by Dietrich Inc., chassis; probably 1929 eight deluxe, sixth series model 645 with some 1930 seventh series features, including headlamps (but not fender mounted...
Show more8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1929 Packard seven-eights rear left view, top raised, experimental car. Inscribed on photo back: 1929 Packard deluxe eight, individual custom, sixth series, model 645, 8-cylinder, 106-horsepower, 145.5-inch wheelbase, 5-person convertible victoria (prototype for body type #1711), by Dietrich Inc., chassis; probably 1929 eight deluxe, sixth series model 645 with some 1930 seventh series features, including headlamps (but not fender mounted side lights), bail cap, spear head at forward end of belt molding, long front fenders, engine; experimental 12-cylinder in line power plant, body; appears to be the same Dietrich convertible victoria (prototype of body style #1711) 5- person body, as photographed earlier on prototype 745 chassis, with certain modifications necessary to accommodate added length of in-line 12-cylinder engine, exterior: hood, cowl, body, window reveals, - orange, fenders, apron, moldings, windshield frame, silver-bright metal, including louver doors & wheels - chrome-plated.
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Title: 1930 Packard convertible coupe with owner opera singer, Anna Case
Date: 1930
Collection: Making of Modern Michigan
Description: 8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1930 Packard left side view, top raised, parked on street, owner Anna Case standing at driver's door. Inscribed on photo back: 1930 Packard deluxe eight, model 745, seventh series eight, 8-cylinder, 106-horsepower, 145.5-inch wheelbase, 2/4-person convertible coupe (body type #429), note: Packard body plate, burbank spare tire covers, twin rear view mirrors, special (non-Packard) radiator cap ornament, initials CM on door, chromium plated...
Show more8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1930 Packard left side view, top raised, parked on street, owner Anna Case standing at driver's door. Inscribed on photo back: 1930 Packard deluxe eight, model 745, seventh series eight, 8-cylinder, 106-horsepower, 145.5-inch wheelbase, 2/4-person convertible coupe (body type #429), note: Packard body plate, burbank spare tire covers, twin rear view mirrors, special (non-Packard) radiator cap ornament, initials CM on door, chromium plated wire wheels, Anna Case (Mrs. Clarence MacKay), famous opera and concert singer.
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Title: 1930 Packard phaeton with owner symphony conductor, Dr. Walter Damrosch
Date: 1930
Collection: Making of Modern Michigan
Description: 8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1930 Packard three-quarter right front view, top raised, parked on street, owner Dr. Walter Damrosch standing at front of car. Inscribed on photo back: 1930 Packard deluxe eight, model 745, 8-cylinder, 106-horsepower, 145.5-inch wheelbase, 4-person phaeton (body type #421), fitted with; dual spot lamps, chromium plated wire wheels, Packard deluxe emblem, windshield wind wings, folding tonneau windshield, symphony conductor, Dr. Walter...
Show more8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1930 Packard three-quarter right front view, top raised, parked on street, owner Dr. Walter Damrosch standing at front of car. Inscribed on photo back: 1930 Packard deluxe eight, model 745, 8-cylinder, 106-horsepower, 145.5-inch wheelbase, 4-person phaeton (body type #421), fitted with; dual spot lamps, chromium plated wire wheels, Packard deluxe emblem, windshield wind wings, folding tonneau windshield, symphony conductor, Dr. Walter Damrosch, setting: Park Ave. New York City, New York
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Title: 1930 Packard roadster and Alice White, in a scene from 'A Show Girl in Hollywood'
Date: 1930
Collection: Making of Modern Michigan
Description: 8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1930 Packard left side view, parked on street, in front of building, gathering of people standing near doorway. Inscribed on photo back: 1930 Packard custom eight, model 740, seventh series eight, 8-cylinder, 90-horsepower, 140.5-inch wheelbase, 2/4-person roadster (body type #412). A scene actually taken in 'A Show Girl in Hollywood,' Alice White, star, in middle center greeted by John Milgan, her leading man. Hubbard Lee's 740 Packard...
Show more8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1930 Packard left side view, parked on street, in front of building, gathering of people standing near doorway. Inscribed on photo back: 1930 Packard custom eight, model 740, seventh series eight, 8-cylinder, 90-horsepower, 140.5-inch wheelbase, 2/4-person roadster (body type #412). A scene actually taken in 'A Show Girl in Hollywood,' Alice White, star, in middle center greeted by John Milgan, her leading man. Hubbard Lee's 740 Packard roadster in center, recently purchased from Douglas M. Longyear, Inc., Packard in Hollywood organization.
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Title: 1930 Packard sedan and owner Benito Corona
Date: 1930
Collection: Making of Modern Michigan
Description: 8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1930 Packard front view, parked in driveway, in front of house, owner Benito Corona standing at front of car. Inscribed on photo back: 1930 Packard standard eight, model 733, seventh series eight, 8-cylinder, 90-horsepower, 134.5-inch wheelbase, 7-person sedan (body type #404), Benito Corona.

Title: 1930 Packard sedan delivered by Ed Bennett to comic strip creator Russ Westover
Date: 1930
Collection: Making of Modern Michigan
Description: 8x10 black and white sepia-toned Packard Co. file photograph of a 1930 Packard nine-tenths left side view, parked on street, in front of house, two males and one female standing around car. Inscribed on photo back: 1930 Packard standard eight, model 733, seventh series eight, 8-cylinder, 90-horsepower, 134.5-inch wheelbase, 7-person sedan (body type #404), fitted with deluxe equipment. Standing right, hat in hand, Russ Westover, creator of the 'Tillie the Toiler' comic strip; sold to him by...
Show more8x10 black and white sepia-toned Packard Co. file photograph of a 1930 Packard nine-tenths left side view, parked on street, in front of house, two males and one female standing around car. Inscribed on photo back: 1930 Packard standard eight, model 733, seventh series eight, 8-cylinder, 90-horsepower, 134.5-inch wheelbase, 7-person sedan (body type #404), fitted with deluxe equipment. Standing right, hat in hand, Russ Westover, creator of the 'Tillie the Toiler' comic strip; sold to him by Ed Bennett (at front of car), salesman of Packard Westchester (New Rochelle branch), Inner Circle feature 1930.
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Title: 1930 Packard sedan delivered to Boston police chief
Date: 1930
Collection: Making of Modern Michigan
Description: 8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1930 Packard left side view, parked on street, in front of building, Boston police chief accepting delivery of new car. Inscribed on photo back: 1930 Packard standard eight, model 733, seventh series eight, 8-cylinder, 90-horsepower, 134.5-inch wheelbase, 7-person sedan (body type #404), Boston police chief accepting delivery from P.M.C. Co.- Boston salesman Noyes.

Title: 1930s Packards parked in a row
Date: 1937
Collection: Making of Modern Michigan
Description: 8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of four 1930's Packards three-quarter left side view, parked in a row. Inscribed on photo back: left to right; 1934 Packard 1101 eight, eleventh series, 8-cylinder, 120-horsepower, 136-inch wheelbase, 5-person sedan (body type #713), 1935 Packard eight, model 1201, twelfth series, 8-cylinder, 130-horsepower, 134-inch wheelbase, 5-person sedan (body type #813), 1936 Packard eight, fourteenth series, model 1401, 8-cylinder, 130-horsepower, 134...
Show more8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of four 1930's Packards three-quarter left side view, parked in a row. Inscribed on photo back: left to right; 1934 Packard 1101 eight, eleventh series, 8-cylinder, 120-horsepower, 136-inch wheelbase, 5-person sedan (body type #713), 1935 Packard eight, model 1201, twelfth series, 8-cylinder, 130-horsepower, 134-inch wheelbase, 5-person sedan (body type #813), 1936 Packard eight, fourteenth series, model 1401, 8-cylinder, 130-horsepower, 134-inch wheelbase, 5-person coupe (body type #917), 1937 Packard super eight, fifteenth series, model 1502, 8-cylinder, 135-horsepower, 139-inch wheelbase, 7-person touring sedan (body type #1014).
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Title: 1931 Packard convertible coupe with Nancy Sheridan of the National Theatre Players
Date: 1931
Collection: Making of Modern Michigan
Description: 8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1931 Packard left side view, top folded, parked on street, owner Miss Nancy Sheridan behind wheel. Inscribed on photo back: 1931 Packard deluxe eight, model 840, eight series eight, 8-cylinder, 120-horsepower, 140.5-inch wheelbase, 2/4-person convertible coupe (body type #479), Miss Nancy Sheridan of the National Theater Players.

Title: 1931 Packard prototype sedan limousine, nine-tenths left side view
Date: 1931
Collection: Making of Modern Michigan
Description: 8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1931 Packard nine-tenths left side view. Inscribed on photo back: 1931 Packard deluxe eight, eight series, model 845, 8-cylinder, 120-horsepower, 145.5-inch wheelbase, 7-person sedan limousine (body type #475), prototype.

Title: 1932 Packard convertible sedan, left side view, top raised
Date: 1932
Collection: Making of Modern Michigan
Description: 7.5x9.5 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1932 Packard left side view, top raised. Inscribed on photo back: experimental, 1932 Packard eight, ninth series, model 902, 8-cylinder, 110-horsepower, 136.5-inch wheelbase, 5-person convertible sedan (body type #543), prototype; labeled model 933, note: radiator shell.

Title: 1932 Packard convertible victoria and owner Dick Powell standing on lawn near driveway
Date: 1932
Collection: Making of Modern Michigan
Description: 8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1932 Packard front view, parked in driveway, house in background, owner Dick Powell standing in lawn. Inscribed on photo back: 1932 Packard eight, model 902, ninth series eight, 8-cylinder, 110-horsepower, 136.5-inch wheelbase, 5-person convertible victoria (body type #527), note: deluxe equipment, white sidewall tires, chromium plated tread covers for spare tires, wire wheels, owner Dick Powell, screen and radio star.

Title: 1932 Packard coupe and owner Madge Evans
Date: 1932
Collection: Making of Modern Michigan
Description: 8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1932 Packard three-quarter right front view, parked in street, owner Madge Evans standing at passenger door. Inscribed on photo back: 1932 Packard eight, model 902, ninth series eight, 8-cylinder, 110-horsepower, 136.5-inch wheelbase, 2/4-person coupe (body type #508), note: deluxe equipment, chromium plated tread covers for spare tires, film actress Madge Evans.

Title: 1932 Packard coupe roadster and owner Al Jolson
Date: 1932
Collection: Making of Modern Michigan
Description: 7.5x9.5 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1932 Packard front view, parked in street, owner Al Jolson sitting on front passenger side fender. Inscribed on photo back: 1932 Packard light eight, model 900, ninth series eight, 8-cylinder, 110-horsepower, 127.75-inch wheelbase, 2/4-person coupe roadster (body type #559); note: 1932 California license plate #9V-77-35, Packard deluxe emblem.

Title: 1932 Packard coupe roadster and owner Clark Gable
Date: 1932
Collection: Making of Modern Michigan
Description: 7x9 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1932 Packard right side view, owner Clark Gable standing at passenger door. Inscribed on photo back: 1932 Packard twin six, model 905, ninth series eight, 12-cylinder, 160-horsepower, 142.125-inch wheelbase, 2/4-person coupe roadster (body type #579); standing, movie idol Clark Gable. Front of photograph is autographed by Clark Gable.

Title: 1932 Packard coupe roadster and owner Madge Evans with golf clubs
Date: 1932
Collection: Making of Modern Michigan
Description: 8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1932 Packard three-quarter left side view, top folded, parked on drive, owner Madge Evans standing at driver's door holding golf clubs. Inscribed on photo back: 1932 Packard deluxe eight, model 903, ninth series eight, 8-cylinder, 135-horsepower, 142.125-inch wheelbase, 2/4-person coupe roadster (body type #519).

Title: 1932 Packard coupe roadster with owner Ed Wynn in the rumble seat
Date: 1934
Collection: Making of Modern Michigan
Description: 7x9 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1932 Packard rear view, parked in street, driver behind wheel, owner Edd Wynn in rumble seat with mock fire chief hat. Inscribed on photo back: 1932 Packard light eight, model 900, ninth series eight, 8-cylinder, 110-horsepower, 127.75-inch wheelbase, 2/4-person coupe roadster (body type #557); note: 1934 New Jersey license plate #S0000, comedian Edd (sic) Wynn; Inner Circle Feb. 18, 1934.

Title: 1932 Packard prototype club sedan, nine-tenths right side view
Date: 1932
Collection: Making of Modern Michigan
Description: 8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1932 Packard nine-tenths right side view. Inscribed on photo back: experimental, 1932 Packard eight, ninth series, model 902, 8-cylinder, 110-horsepower, 136.5-inch wheelbase, 5-person club sedan (body type #506), prototype; labeled model 933.

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