last Packard to leave the line in 1942

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Description:

8x10 black and white sepia-toned Packard Co. file photograph of 1942 Packard final assembly line, last car coming off line, front view, American flag and workers in background, four men standing near car, two holding a sign that reads "Here's the last Packard 'til we win the war, it's all out on engines to even the score!" Inscribed on photo back: 1942 Packard eight clipper special, twentieth series, model 2001, 8-cylinder, 125-horsepower, 120-inch wheelbase, 6-person touring sedan (body type # 1592), last 1942 production Packard to leave the line, note George Christopher standing at right.

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:

1942-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Public Library and Wayne State University. Libraries

Collection:

Changing Face of the Auto Industry

Place:

United States and Michigan

Subject Topic:

Packard automobile, History, Celebrities, Automobiles, and History

Subject Name:

Packard Motor Car Company

Format:

photographs

Rights:

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URL:

http://digital.library.wayne.edu/item/wayne:CFAIEB01e823