Detroit Public Library
4709 items
- Description:
- 8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1955 Packard sedan parked in driveway, three-quarter right side view, couple sitting in front seat. Inscribed on photo back: Packard's new luxury hardtop model, this completely restyled Packard 400 is the newest hardtop entry in the luxury car field for 1955, in addition to its new exterior styling, the 1955 Packard features torsion level ride, a dramatic new suspension system which eliminates customary coil and leaf springs, but instead uses long torsion bars interconnecting the front and rear wheels, the Packard 400 is powered by a new 260-horsepower V-8 engine, both the new Packard and 1955 model Clipper lines of cars will have their public announcement in dealer showrooms the week of January 17.
- Notes:
- The original materials from this collection are located in the Special Collections at the Detroit Public Library. Additional items that were not digitized may also be available. and This metadata was created by Wayne State University Library system based on original cataloging by the Detroit Public Library
- Date Issued:
- 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library and Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Changing Face of the Auto Industry
- Description:
- 8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1904 Packard left side view, side reads "Packard Motor Car Company." Inscribed on photo back: 1904 Packard motor truck, first Packard truck.
- Notes:
- The original materials from this collection are located in the Special Collections at the Detroit Public Library. Additional items that were not digitized may also be available. and This metadata was created by Wayne State University Library system based on original cataloging by the Detroit Public Library
- Date Issued:
- 1905-03-18T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library and Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Changing Face of the Auto Industry
- Description:
- 8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of 1935 Packard final assembly line, several sedans with workers on line. Inscribed on photo back: Packard Motor Car Co., final assembly, completing examples of the 1935 Packard one-twenty, twelfth series, model 120, 8-cylinder, 110-horsepower, 120-inch wheelbase, 5-person sedan (body type # 893).
- Notes:
- The original materials from this collection are located in the Special Collections at the Detroit Public Library. Additional items that were not digitized may also be available. and This metadata was created by Wayne State University Library system based on original cataloging by the Detroit Public Library
- Date Issued:
- 1935-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library and Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Changing Face of the Auto Industry
- Description:
- 7.5x9.5 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1932 Packard light in color, left side view. Inscribed on photo back: experimental, 1932 Packard eight, ninth series, model 901, 8-cylinder, 110-horsepower, 129.5-inch wheelbase, 5-person sedan (body type # 503), prototype; labeled model 926, note; radiator shell, parking lights, assist strap, dual tail lights.
- Notes:
- The original materials from this collection are located in the Special Collections at the Detroit Public Library. Additional items that were not digitized may also be available. and This metadata was created by Wayne State University Library system based on original cataloging by the Detroit Public Library
- Date Issued:
- 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library and Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Changing Face of the Auto Industry
- Description:
- 8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of construction of the track at Packard proving grounds, several male workers pictured with shovels. Inscribed on photo back: Packard Motor Car Co. proving grounds, Utica, Mich., track construction 1927-28.
- Notes:
- The original materials from this collection are located in the Special Collections at the Detroit Public Library. Additional items that were not digitized may also be available. and This metadata was created by Wayne State University Library system based on original cataloging by the Detroit Public Library
- Date Issued:
- 1905-04-10T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library and Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Changing Face of the Auto Industry
- Description:
- 3.5x5.5 color postcard of Chalmers Motor Company factory exterior
- Notes:
- The original materials from this collection are located in the Special Collections at the Detroit Public Library. Additional items that were not digitized may also be available. and This metadata was created by Wayne State University Library system based on original cataloging by the Detroit Public Library
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library and Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Changing Face of the Auto Industry
- Description:
- 8x10 black and white print copied from a glass negative of a 1909 Packard 30 Model UBS, brick factory buildings in background, photographic drop behind car. Inscribed on photo back:4-cylinder, 30-horsepower, 108-inch wheelbase, inside drive coupe, right side view, photographed at Packard Works, East Grand Blvd., Detroit, Mich.
- Notes:
- The original materials from this collection are located in the Special Collections at the Detroit Public Library. Additional items that were not digitized may also be available. and This metadata was created by Wayne State University Library system based on original cataloging by the Detroit Public Library
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library and Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Changing Face of the Auto Industry
- Description:
- 8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1912 Packard 30 Model UE right side, no top, close-coupled, with rumble seat.
- Notes:
- The original materials from this collection are located in the Special Collections at the Detroit Public Library. Additional items that were not digitized may also be available. and This metadata was created by Wayne State University Library system based on original cataloging by the Detroit Public Library
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library and Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Changing Face of the Auto Industry
- Description:
- 7.5x9.5 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1914 Packard 2-38 left side, two-toned, two spare tires carried at rear. Inscribed on photo back: 6-cylinder, 38-horsepower, 140-inch wheelbase, series second 38, 7-person salon limousine.
- Notes:
- The original materials from this collection are located in the Special Collections at the Detroit Public Library. Additional items that were not digitized may also be available. and This metadata was created by Wayne State University Library system based on original cataloging by the Detroit Public Library
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library and Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Changing Face of the Auto Industry
- Description:
- 7.5x9.5 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1915 two-toned Packard 3-38. Inscribed on photo back: 6-cylinder, 38-horsepower, 140-inch wheelbase, 7-person salon limousine, right elevation.
- Notes:
- The original materials from this collection are located in the Special Collections at the Detroit Public Library. Additional items that were not digitized may also be available. and This metadata was created by Wayne State University Library system based on original cataloging by the Detroit Public Library
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library and Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Changing Face of the Auto Industry