8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1925-1926 Packard front view, owner standing at right side, parked in driveway to his home. Inscribed on photo back; Packard 236, second series eight (produced 2/2/1925-8/1/1926), 8-cylinder, 85-horsepower, 136-inch wheelbase, 5-person touring car (body type #244), early type two-piece windshield, 1926 California license plate #233-393. Special equipment sun visor; special cowl lights; Winged Motor Mascot with '8' & wreath surround for motometer; step plates. Victor Varconi featured in DeMille Studio film 'King of Kings,' photographed at Varconi residence.
Item #: EB01d255
Photo courtesy of the Detroit Public Library, National Automotive History Collection and used with permission.
8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1925-1926 Packard, left five-sixths side front view, male driver, four men standing at side, two holding camera equipment. Inscribed on photo back; Packard 243, second series eight (produced 2/2/1925-8/1/1926), 8-cylinder, 85-horsepower, 143-inch wheelbase, 7-person touring car (body type #245), fitted with wind wings, early type two-piece windshield. Note American & Swedish flags affixed to the windshield arms. Newsreel cameramen covering visit to California by Sweden's Crown Prince, car & driver (Oke Fjasted) courtesy of Earle C. Anthony. Photographed at Mission Inn, Riverside, Calif. after the royal party had been guests of the California Fruit Growers exchange on a tour through orange-grove land.
Item #: EB01d224
Photo courtesy of the Detroit Public Library, National Automotive History Collection and used with permission.
8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1925-1926 Packard left three-quarter side front view, top lowered. Inscribed on photo back; Packard 243, second series eight (produced 2/2/1925-8/1/1926), 8-cylinder, 85-horsepower, 143-inch wheelbase, 7-person touring car (body type #245). Special equipment winged radiator cap; fender-mounted spares; side lights, wind wings attached to windshield; dual windshield wipers, folding tonneau windshield; step plates on running board; rear mounted trunk. Early type two-piece windshield. New York Governor & Mrs. Alfred E. Smith in tonneau.
Item #: EB01d229
Photo courtesy of the Detroit Public Library, National Automotive History Collection and used with permission.
8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1925-1926 Packard front view, top lowered, on street during parade, motorcycle cops and crowds on both sides. Inscribed on photo back; Packard 243, second series eight (produced 2/2/1925-8/1/1926), 8-cylinder, 85-horsepower, 143-inch wheelbase, 7-person touring car (body type #245), later type one-piece windshield. Note 'Goddess of Speed' radiator cap; twin spot lights; coach ring-type door handles. 1927 Nebraska license plate #1-21364. Charles A. Lindbergh parade in Omaha, Neb. (1927)
Item #: EB01d236
Photo courtesy of the Detroit Public Library, National Automotive History Collection and used with permission.
8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1925-1926 Packard, top lowered, with chauffeur, three male passengers in formal dress, one in military uniform, American flag affixed to passenger side mirror, parked in front of large stone building. Inscribed on photo back; Packard 243, special series eight (produced 2/2/1925-8/1/1926), 8-cylinder, 85-horsepower, 143-inch wheelbase, 7-person touring car (body type #245), fitted with folding tonneau windshield; early type two-piece windshield.
Item #: EB01d242
Photo courtesy of the Detroit Public Library, National Automotive History Collection and used with permission.
8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1925-1926 Packard parked on street, top lowered. Inscribed on photo back; Packard 236, second series eight (produced 2/2/1925-8/1/1926), 8-cylinder, 85-horsepower, 136-inch wheelbase, 5-person touring car (body type #244). Fitted with Packard deluxe emblem; twin side lamps attached to windshield frame; folding tonneau windshield; wind wings. Governor John G. Winant of New Hampshire.
Item #: EB01d250
Photo courtesy of the Detroit Public Library, National Automotive History Collection and used with permission.
8x10 black and white sepia-toned Packard Co. file photograph of a 1925-1926 Packard three-quarter left front view parked in snow, top raised, side curtains in place, couple standing at right front, house in background. Inscribed on photo back; Packard 236, second series eight (produced 2/2/1925-8/1/1926), 8-cylinder, 85-horsepower, 136-inch wheelbase, 5-person touring car (body type #244), equipped with fitments from third, fourth, & sixth series eights, as well as extras available on second series, later type 236 one-piece windshield, 1929 Wisconsin license plate #478E. 'Goddess of Speed' radiator cap, winter front, step plates, side lights, coach-type ring door handles, exterior smoked glass sun visor (2nd series); wheels (3rd series); belt panel (4th series); bumpers (6th series).
Item #: EB01d260
Photo courtesy of the Detroit Public Library, National Automotive History Collection and used with permission.
8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1925-1926 Packard three-quarter left front view, being driven through entryway with stone figures on either side. Inscribed on photo back; Packard 333, third series six (produced 2/2/1925-8/1/1926), 6-cylinder, 60-horsepower, 133-inch wheelbase, 5-person stationary town cabriolet (style #1177), by Dietrich, later type 5-lug wheels, 1926 Michigan license plate #62-M.
Item #: EB01d230
Photo courtesy of the Detroit Public Library, National Automotive History Collection and used with permission.
8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1925-1926 Packard front view, top raised, two men standing at side on jungle road. Inscribed on photo back; Packard 326, third series six (produced 2/2/1925-8/1/1926), 6-cylinder, 60-horsepower, 126-inch wheelbase, 4-person sport model (body type #224), early type two-piece windshield, 5-lug wheels, 1926 El Salvador license plate #716.
Item #: EB01d244
Photo courtesy of the Detroit Public Library, National Automotive History Collection and used with permission.
8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1925-1926 Packard front view, top raised, Lloyd Hughes standing at driver's door. Inscribed on photo back; Packard 236, second series eight (produced 2/2/1925-8/1/1926), 8-cylinder, 85-horsepower, 126-inch wheelbase, 4-person sport model (body type #246), later type one-piece windshield, special equipment Packard deluxe emblem, side-mounted spares, wind wings. 1926 California license plate #E-31-851.
Item #: EB01d245
Photo courtesy of the Detroit Public Library, National Automotive History Collection and used with permission.
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