1933 version of the "Brown Bomber" with Edward Macauley

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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

Place:

United States and United States

Subject Topic:

Packard automobile, History, Automobiles, and History

Format:

photographs

Rights:

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URL:

http://digital.library.wayne.edu/item/wayne:CFAIEB01d703