Detroit Public Library
4709 items
- Description:
- 8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1927 Packard seven-eights right front view, top lowered. Inscribed on photo back: Packard 343, third series eight (produced 8/2/1926-7/1/1927), 8-cylinder, 106-horsepower, 143-inch wheelbase, 7-person touring car (body type #290), New York reception parade for Queen Marie of Romania, first European monarch to visit U. S., fall 1926, photographed in front of Whitehall.
- 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:
- 1926-01-01T00:00:00Z
- 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 1927 Packard seven-eights left front view. Inscribed on photo back: Packard 336, third series eight (produced 8/2/1926-7/1/1927), 8-cylinder, 106-horsepower, 136-inch wheelbase, 5-person sedan (body type #293), 1926 Michigan manufacturers license plate #62-M.
- 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:
- 1927-01-01T00:00:00Z
- 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 1936 Packard three-quarter front view, top raised, pictured with owner, film star Bob Hope, standing in driver doorway. Inscribed on photo back: 1936 Packard eight, model 1401, fourteenth series, 8-cylinder, 130-horsepower, 134-inch wheelbase, 5-person convertible victoria (body type # 907), note; "twelve" bumpers (available at extra cost), bumper guards-Packard approved accessories, Packard deluxe emblem, 6-disc wheel equipment, white sidewall tires, twin side mount mirrors, chromium plated license plate holder (much retouched plate). Inner Circle, Sept. 27, 1939. Original photo by Paramount Pictures, Inc.
- 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:
- 1936-01-01T00:00:00Z
- 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 1939 Packard three-quarter right front view, top folded, during a parade, crowds lining street, police officers on motorcycles next to car, another car in background, seven other men walking behind car. Inscribed on photo back: 1939 Packard twelve, model 1708, seventeenth series, 12-cylinder, 175-horsepower, 139-inch wheelbase, 5/6-person special parade car, built for White House fleet. Official reception parade in Washington D.C. for their majesties King George VI (in lead car with President Roosevelt) & Queen Elizabeth (in second car with Mrs. Roosevelt), during 1939 state visit.
- 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:
- 1939-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library and Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Changing Face of the Auto Industry
- Description:
- 7.5x9.5 black and white sepia-toned photograph of a 1908 Packard 30 Model UA left side view, houses in background, folding top open in back. Inscribed on photo back: 4-cylinder, 30-horsepower, 123.5-inch wheelbase, 7-person landaulet, open.
- 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:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- 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 1918 Packard view of interior from right side passenger door. Inscribed on photo back: Model 3-25, 7-person 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:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library and Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Changing Face of the Auto Industry
- Description:
- 7.5x9.5 black and white photograph of a 1921-1922 Packard in driveway of large stone house, stone lions on either side of car, female driver and two female passengers. Inscribed on photo back: Packard 116 first series single six, 6-cylinder, 52-horsepower at 2400 rpm, 116-inch wheelbase, 4-person coupe (production body type #193), note twin-six type headlamps, production single-six hood louvers and vent at top cowl, double belt effect that terminates just aft of door, on production single-six coupe models the double belt was continued on around the back, rollers under front of car suggest that this may have been a mock-up.
- 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:
- [1921 TO 1922]
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library and Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Changing Face of the Auto Industry
- Description:
- 6.5x9 black and white photograph of a 1921-1922 Packard three-quarter front left side view, top raised, two men pictured shaking hands next to car. Inscribed on photo back: Packard 116 first series single six (produced 9/1/1920-4/20/1922), 6-cylinder, 52-horsepower at 2400-rpm, 116-inch wheelbase, 5-person touring car (body type #190), pictured at left Alvan Macauley, photographed at Packard plant 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:
- [1921 TO 1922]
- 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 1925 Packard left side view, male chauffeur, parked in front of large brick home. Inscribed on photo back: Packard six, 5-person sedan.
- 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:
- 1925-01-01T00:00:00Z
- 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 1925-1926 Packard, right side view, on country road, top raised, side curtains in place, male standing at front. Inscribed on photo back: Packard eight, Model 243, 7-person touring sedan.
- 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:
- [1925 TO 1926]
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library and Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Changing Face of the Auto Industry