8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1952 Packard 4-door sedan, three-quarter left rear view, dual white sidewall tires, pelican emblem, 1951 Michigan license plate #4G-32-06. Item #: EB01e442 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 1952 Packard front view, pelican emblem, parked on street. Inscribed on photo back; 1952 Packard Patrician, photographed on Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich.
8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1952 Packard view of interior through right side door, top folded, two men standing at driver's door. Inscribed on photo back; 1952 Packard 'Pan American' sports car, twenty-fifth series, model 2531 (modified 250 convertible, 6-person, Body type #2579), 8-cylinder, 185-horsepower, 122-inch wheelbase, special show car, designed by Richard Arbib, built by Henney, this was first of six Pan American show cars, exhibited International Motor Sports Show at Grand Central Palace New York, N.
8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1952 Packard 250 convertible, three-quarter left side view, top folded, dual white sidewall tires, pelican emblem, 2-door, light in color. Item #: EB01e445 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 1952 Packard three-quarter left side view. Inscribed on photo back; 1952 Packard 250, twenty-fifth series, model 2531, 8-cylinder, 150-horsepower, 122-inch wheelbase, Mayfair sport coupe (body type #2577), note: redesigned pelican emblem, no 'P-A-C-K-A-R-D' above grille, Packard crest mounted on grille, three redesigned jet louvers on rear fender.
8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1952 Packard seven-eights right side view. Inscribed on photo back; 1952 Packard 300, twenty-fifth series, model 2502, 8-cylinder, 150-horsepower, 127-inch wheelbase, touring sedan (body type #2572), note: redesigned pelican emblem, no 'P-A-C-K-A-R-D' above grille, Packard crest mounted on grille, chrome bar on body side extended to door edge.
8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1952 Packard seven-eights right side view. Inscribed on photo back; 1952 Packard 'Pan American' sports car, twenty-fifth series, model 2531 (modified 250 convertible, 6-person, body type #2579), 8-cylinder, 185-horsepower, 122-inch wheelbase, special show car, first of six built by Henney (designed by Richard Arbib), the 250 was sectioned 4-inches & otherwise lowered by suspension, hood had functional air scoop, the grille was standard, with its outer bars shaved & mesh inserts added, Hudelson-Whitebone continental spare tire added by shortening the rear deck lid, by adding to the splash pan & by moving the rear bumper aft slightly, round tail lights matched parking lights, back seat eliminated; top boot covered by metal lid (although the original Pan American had no top fitted.
8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1952 Packard view of interior from right elevation. Inscribed on photo back; 1952 Packard 'Pan American' sports car, twenty-fifth series, model 2531 (modified 250 convertible, 6-person, Body type #2579), 8-cylinder, 185-horsepower, 122-inch wheelbase, special show car, first of six designed by Richard Arbib built by Henney, note fully trimmed rear panels of seat backs, interior: top grain oyster white leather on seats, dash, door panels, sun visors & steering wheel, contrasting leather on steering wheel spokes, door trim panels, door handles, pleated seat sections, rear panels of seat backs, this first Pan American exhibited International Motor Sports Show opened 29 March 1952 at Grand Central Palace, New York, N.
8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1952 Packard 2-door convertible in showroom, seven-eights left side view, top folded, dual white sidewall tires, sun visors raised, rear mounted spare tire with metal cover, driver's door open, three other Packards in background. Item #: EB01e450 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 1952 Packard 2-door convertible, front view, female standing at driver's side holding large trophy. Inscribed on photo back; 1952 Packard, grand prize winners, Pan American, 1952 New York International Auto Show.