Detroit Public Library
4709 items
- Description:
- 7.5x9.5 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1911 Packard 30 Model UD elevation view of dashboard. Inscribed on photo back: 4-cylinder, 30-horsepower, 123.5-inch wheelbase, 7-person touring car, detail dash, featuring speed/odometer, & clock.
- 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:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- 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 1913 Packard 48 (1348) seven-eights rear view, right side, two-toned. Inscribed on photo back: 6-cylinder, 48-horsepower ALAM rating, 82-horsepower at 1720 r.p.m., 139-inch wheelbase, single-compartment brougham.
- 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:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- 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 1922-1923 Packard in front of Packard dealership with owner Thomas Allen. Inscribed on photo back: Packard 126, first series single-six, 6-cylinder, 54-horsepower, 126-inch wheelbase, 5-person sedan (body type #221), 10/25/1929 Mr. Thomas Allen, Model 1-26 sedan delivered 2/9/23, mileage-79,160, motor overhauled at 30,000 miles, nothing since excepting carbon & valves, setting Packard at Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- 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:
- [1922 TO 1923]
- 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 1928 Packard five-sixths right front view. Inscribed on photo back: Packard 443, Murphy clear vision sedan, body by Walter M. Murphy Co. coach builders Pasadena, Calif. Original photo by Strother Macminn, Los Angeles, Calif.
- 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:
- 1928-01-01T00:00:00Z
- 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 right side view. Inscribed on photo back: Packard 903, deluxe eight, ninth series , 8-cylinder, 135-horsepower, 142.125-inch wheelbase, 5-person club sedan (body type #516), prototype, labeled model 940, note non production radiator shell (vertical center chrome bar).
- 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, sepia-toned Packard Co. file photograph of the 1933 version of the "Brown Bomber," three-quarter rear left side view, top folded, Edward Macauley pictured at driver's door. Inscribed on photo back: Packard Macauley speedster, note alterations on 1933 version: full front fenders; high peaked crowns, full deading, skirts, pontoon rear fenders; high peaked crowns, beading around wheel openings, "Packard Twelve" hub caps, twin tail lights with vee lenses; tops of rims repeat Packard radiator shape theme, shortened rear bumper to fit within pontoon ends; slightly veed, plain dash replaces engine turned dash of 1932 version, 1934 type instrument panel; radio heat at top center, brake sector.
- 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:
- 1933-01-01T00:00:00Z
- 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 1935 Packard nine-tenths left side view. Inscribed on photo back: Packard one twenty, model 120, twelfth series, 8-cylinder, 110-horsepower, 120-inch wheelbase, 5-person business coupe (body type #898).
- 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:
- 8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1958 Packard three-quarter front view. Inscribed on photo back: 1958 Packard hawk, fifty-eighth series, model 58-L, 8-cylinder, 275-horsepower (289-cubic inch), 120-inch wheelbase, (2-door) 6-person hardtop (body type K-9), V-8 supercharged 289-cubic inch engine generating 275-horsepower with luxury leather interior.
- 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:
- 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library and Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Changing Face of the Auto Industry
- Description:
- 8x10 black and white photograph of construction workers at the Northway Motor and Manufacturing Company building, the image is inscribed "Aug-9-1915"
- 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
- Description:
- 3.5x5.5 black and white, sepia-toned postcard showing workers outside the Buick factory complex in Flint, with message on back from worker
- 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