8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1951 Packard seven-eights left side view, top folded, female leaning right passenger side of car . Inscribed on photo back; 1951 Packard, along with the new 1951 Packard 'Mayfair' the sports hard-top unveiled by the company today, the fine car builder's soft-top convertible mad its debut, like the 'Mayfair,' the Packard convertible features brilliant interior color schemes and such exterior styling notes as a vertically barred grille, four jet louvers, along the flared rear fenders, and massive front and rear bumper guards, wheelbase is 122-iches, the convertible as is the 'Mayfair,' powered by the 150-horsepower Packard Thunderbolt engine which increases to 155-horsepower with ultramatic at 7.
8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1951 Packard front view, dual white sidewall tires, parked on hill. Inscribed on photo back; 1951 Packard 200, 2-door sedan.
8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1951 Packard rear aerial view, trunk open, female standing at trunk with luggage. Photo caption on back from Packard News Service: 'All this luggage and more, too' will fit into the spacious trunk of the new 1951 Packard models, the trunk, which has a content of more than 30 cubic feet, will hold enough luggage for a family of four to take an extended cross-country tip, the spare tire mounting has been redesigned to fit into the side of the cargo space for convenient servicing and handling, the trunk lid of each Packard model is counter balanced for finger tip opening and closing, a simple 'turn-key' motion unlocks and opens the lid, the new functional high styling with 'Guide-line' fenders, 'Horizon-view' visibility and smart, flared rear fenders highlight the 1951 Packard partition '400' shown above.
8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1951 Packard nine-tenths left side view, entering test track, people standing at right side. Photo caption on back from Packard News Service: More than 150,000 miles of grueling tests, over road conditions comparable to those found in all sections of the country, were registered on the new 1951 Packard cars to prove their strength and stamina, at Packard's 504-acre proving grounds, 20 miles north of Detroit, Mich.
8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1951 Packard nine-tenths left side view, parked on grass, female sitting near front of car. Photo caption on back from Packard News Service: The new 1951 Packards lower, longer, and roomier than previous comparable models, are styled in a daring new concept of functional design, with its fleet, hug the road styling, the 1951 Packard 200 club sedan has been engineered nearly two inches lower than before with no loss of interior spaciousness, powered by a new 135-horsepower Packard Thunderbolt engine and on a longer 122-inch wheelbase, the 1951 Packard 200 club sedan has a new one-piece curved windshield with a glass area of more than 950 square inches, a new jet wing hood ornament enhances the modern design of the bonnet and 'Guide-line' safety fenders, colorful 'Fashion Form' interiors add a plus feature to the new Packard styling.
8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1951 Packard nine-tenths left side view, top folded, dual white sidewall tires, 2-door. Inscribed on photo back; 1951 Packard 250, convertible.
8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1951 Packard three-quarter rear view, parked on grass, female standing at left side of trunk. Inscribed on photo back; Packard News Service: the smartly styled window of the 1951 Packard 300 gives 150 percent more vision than previous comparable models, and affords 'Horizon view' visibility, the trunk, which has a capacity of more than 30 cubic feet, opens with a slight turn of a key and is counter-balanced for easy opening and closing, cargo space allows enough luggage for a family of four to take an extended cross country trip, flared rear fenders, spotlighted by chrome rims, give a continental appearance to the rear section, new massive rear bumpers afford greater safety, functional high styling, smart fashion form interiors and a new line up of Packard thunderbolt power highlight the 1951 Packard line.
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