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1903 Packard Pointers Image

These are the Packard Pointers Newsletters issues in 1903


Published: 2016-05-02 Views: 878 times
Categories: Misc Packard Information | 1924 > 1899

1907 Aboard in a Packard Image

Packard produced story detailing the motor tour of a 1907 Packard Model 40 Touring Sedan on a trip across Europe.


Published: 2025-01-27 Views: 43 times
Categories: Misc Packard Information | 1924 > 1899

1908 A Family Tour from Ocean to Ocean Image

The book published by Packard chronicles a families journey across the USA in 1908 in a Packard. The family ended up setting a new transcontinental record in process.


Published: 2010-03-26 Views: 1300 times
Categories: Misc Packard Information | 1924 > 1899

1908 Handbook of Gasoline Automobiles Image

This a the 1908 Handbook of Gasoline Automobiles. Produced by the Association of Licensed Automobile Manufactures for the information of the public who are interested in their manufacture and use.


Published: 2023-05-17 Views: 452 times
Categories: Misc Packard Information | 1924 > 1899

1910-11

This volumes 1-18 of "The Packard". This was a newsletter produced by Packard. The set (400+ pages) contains a wealth of information, stories and illustrations.


Published: 2010-03-26 Views: 1032 times
Categories: Misc Packard Information | 1924 > 1899

1913 Packard Sheet Music Image

This is 1913 Sheet Music for the song "He'd have to get under- get out and get under" by Bobby North. Featuring a 1913 Packard. Kind of a interesting one-off piece of Music/Packard crossover literature. Neat original piece that is 96 years old.


Published: 2009-11-25 Views: 975 times
Categories: Misc Packard Information | 1924 > 1899

1913 Packard Twice Across the Great Silence Image

The story of the Arapaho III, a motor test run in a Packard 7,000 miles across the untamed western US.


Published: 2025-01-28 Views: 54 times
Categories: Misc Packard Information | 1924 > 1899

1916

Newsletter issued in 1916. Interesting read.


Published: 2016-05-03 Views: 892 times
Categories: Misc Packard Information | 1924 > 1899

1925 Recent Developments in Aircraft Engines - SAE Image

This SAE prepared document covers recent development in aircraft engines in 1925


Published: 2016-05-02 Views: 746 times
Categories: Misc Packard Information | 1925

1934 Packard History & 120 Image

This is a small pamphlet that talks about Packard history and the new Packard 120.


Published: 2016-05-02 Views: 969 times
Categories: Misc Packard Information | 1934 | 1935

1940 Special 40th anniversary of the Packard, Automotive News Annual Image

This is special issue of Automotive News commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Packard Motor Car Company in 1940. Packard provided hardbound personalized copies, with the dealer or distributor�s name imprinted on the cover of this special issue, for use of their sales and service staff, and for display in their show rooms and customer waiting areas. It is interesting in that there is a good history of the Packard Motor Car Company to that time. Also interesting are the advertisements from vendors to Packard and other businesses in the automobile industry congratulating the company on its accomplishments.


Published: 2008-10-09 Views: 2454 times
Categories: Misc Packard Information | 1940

1942 Factory Envelope with Skipper the Clipper Stamp Image

This is a 1942 Packard Envelope sent to Falcon Tool Company. The interesting part of this is the "Skipper the Clipper" stamp on the envelope.


Published: 2025-01-14 Views: 131 times
Categories: Misc Packard Information | Corporate and Factory Info | 1942

1947 Derham Packard for President of Lebanon Documents Image

These are documents pertaining to the order of a specially built 1947 Packard Convertible Sedan by Derham for the President of Lebanon.


Published: 2009-06-28 Views: 1154 times
Categories: Misc Packard Information | 1947

1947 Packard Derham Gulf Oil Documents Image

These are documents from 1947 in regards to a specially built 1947 Packard Derham Convertible Limo ordered by Gulf Oil as a gift for the Sheik of Kuwait. The documents are letters of correspondence between Gulf Oil, there agents, Packard Dealer, and the Derham. (42 pages)


Published: 2009-06-27 Views: 1176 times
Categories: Misc Packard Information | 1947

1951 Issue of Packard News Image

This is the January, 1951 Issue of "Packard News" this was the internal Newsletter that was sent out to the dealers, and factory workers.


Published: 2008-03-16 Views: 1525 times
Categories: Misc Packard Information | 1951

This is a scan of the the front and back of a 1954 California DMV Registration card. This was for a 1954 Clipper Super Touring Sedan. It was from Santa Barbara and was bought in November 1954.

This was tucked in the front of my 1954 Clipper Owners manual that I bought. Obviously this was not for my car. But perhaps someone out there knows what happened to this car, or its original owner. :D


Published: 2006-04-22 Views: 1654 times
Categories: Misc Packard Information | 1954

1954 Modernizing for Lower Costs Image

Modernizing for Lower Costs - Quality Products with New Plants and New Methods. The Story Behind Packard's Multi-Million Dollar Facility Program


Published: 2025-01-14 Views: 127 times
Categories: Corporate and Factory Info | Misc Packard Information | 1954

1955-SAE “The New Packard V-8 Engine” Image

This is SAE Paper 560020 (Number 479) which covering “The New Packard V-8 Engine” and was written by W. E. Schwieder from Packard. This was given at a the:

SAE Golden Anniversary Passenger, Car, Body and Material Meeting at the Sheraton_Cadillac Hotel, Detroit, MI on March 1-3, 1955.

This cover the history, engineering and mechanics of the new Packard V-8 engine.


Published: 2009-04-07 Views: 2199 times
Categories: Misc Packard Information | 1955 | 1956

This is the 2009 PACA (Packard Automobile Club of Australia) National Rally Book. This book was put together to showcase all the Packards that participated in the event.


Published: 2009-06-22 Views: 1288 times
Categories: Misc Packard Information

El Toro - A Motor Car Story of the Interior of Cuba Image

The book published by Packard chronicles a motor trips across the interior of Cuba in a Packard.


Published: 2010-03-26 Views: 858 times
Categories: Misc Packard Information | 1924 > 1899

Factory Magazine, Dec 1925 Image

Article by Alan Macauley, titled "Management's Biggest Job is Building Men"


Published: 2017-02-10 Views: 831 times
Categories: Misc Packard Information | 1925

Jack and Jill in Motor-Car-Land Image

Printed in 1933 by the Packard, this is a children's book that was aimed at showing kids the basics of how car's work, and what happens inside the Packard. This is a great piece to have in your collection, and share with the kids and grandkids.


Published: 2008-08-09 Views: 762 times
Categories: Misc Packard Information | 1933

Leonard Williams Packard Map Book Image

This map book was produced for Leonard Williams & Co Ltd, the London Packard Distributor. It was given to customers when a Packard was purchased.


Published: 2024-02-28 Views: 830 times
Categories: Misc Packard Information | 1933 | 1934 | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940

Owners Service Card 2652-2917 Image

This is an Owners Service Card for a 1953 2652-2917.


Published: 2009-01-19 Views: 859 times
Categories: Misc Packard Information | 1953

Owners Service Card 2672-9732 Image

This is a Owner Service card for a 2672-9732.


Published: 2009-01-19 Views: 812 times
Categories: Misc Packard Information | 1953

Packard 24 Cylinder X-Airplane Motor Article Image

This is a vintage article about the Packard 24 Cylinder X-Airplane Motor.


Published: 2007-12-21 Views: 643 times
Categories: Misc Packard Information

Packard Advanced Engineering Division Project No. 354. Dynamic Studies of (Fuel) Injection Nozzles Image

This is a set of documents from the Advanced Engineering Division at Packard that was investigating the use of fuel injection on Packard V8 engines. This document provides a rare look at some of the hush-hush R & D that was going on behind the scenes at Packard.


Published: 2010-01-18 Views: 1316 times
Categories: Misc Packard Information | 1955 | 1956

Packard Airplane Patents Image

These are Packard Airplane related Patent Filings


Published: 2016-07-08 Views: 568 times
Categories: Misc Packard Information | 1924 > 1899

Packard Golden Jubilee Press Book Image

This is the Press Book for Packard's 50th anniversary celebration. It contains company history and some wonderful photos.


Published: 2023-04-03 Views: 518 times
Categories: Misc Packard Information | 1949

Packard Inner Circle Newsletters Image

Packard Inner Circle Newsletters


Published: 2016-05-02 Views: 1454 times
Categories: Misc Packard Information | Corporate and Factory Info | 1925 | 1926 | 1927 | 1928 | 1929 | 1930 | 1931 | 1932 | 1933 | 1934 | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943-1945 | 1946 | 1947 | 1948 | 1949 | 1950 | 1951 | 1952 | 1953 | 1954 | 1955 | 1956

Packard Patent Filings Image

The is a collection of Packard Patent Filings grouped by initial filing date. Please note that Packard filed for patent many years before those items were used in production in some cases.


Published: 2016-07-08 Views: 3814 times
Categories: Misc Packard Information | 1924 > 1899 | 1925 | 1926 | 1927 | 1928 | 1929 | 1930 | 1931 | 1932 | 1933 | 1934 | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940

Packard Post-War  Material Cards Image

These are sample Material Cards that cover upholstery materials, carpet, and roof materials.


Published: 2011-01-30 Views: 2406 times
Categories: Misc Packard Information | 1951 | 1952 | 1953 | 1954 | 1955 | 1956 | 1957-58

Packard: The Cormorant, and Goddess of Speed Image

Packard: The Cormorant, and Goddess of Speed is an article written by Dan Cooper and discusses the various mascots and distinct visual trademarks used by Packard.


Published: 2009-02-09 Views: 1264 times
Categories: Misc Packard Information

The Car that Won the Air War Over Europe Image

An original Article by John Lawrence on the Merlin engine.

"..Unknown to most of us, an American automobile played an important role in the success the U.S. had in the skies over Europe. Here is the story of the automobile that saved the company, that made the engine, that powered the airplane, that won the air war."


Published: 2008-02-22 Views: 793 times
Categories: Misc Packard Information

Torsion Level System and Load Levelers on American Vehicles Image

Torsion Level System and Load Levelers on American Vehicles provides descriptive data on the 1955 Packard Torsion level system.


Published: 2008-08-22 Views: 1219 times
Categories: Misc Packard Information | 1955 | 1956

White House Packards Image

Short reprinted article by the Smithsonian Institute on White House Packards.


Published: 2008-08-01 Views: 973 times
Categories: Misc Packard Information

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