8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1940 Packard nine-tenths left side view, parked on street in front of Spanish-style house, female behind wheel, female standing at driver's door. Inscribed on photo back; Packard one ten, eighteenth series, model 1800, 6-cylinder, 100-horsepower, 122-inch wheelbase, 2-person business coupe (body type #1388), note A) early 18th series production features, hub caps, tapered bumper ends, 'Packard' on hood side louver medallion, B) accessories; Earle C. Anthony, Inc. exclusive design for license plate frame (1939 California license plate #253954), setting California Earle C. Anthony, Inc., caused the professional photograph to be made for advertising & promotional uses.
Item # EB01e185
Photo courtesy of the Detroit Public Library, National Automotive History Collection and used with permission.
Re: 1940 Packard business coupe, parked on street in fron...
It looks to me that the license plate number is 2S... not 25... Neat looking Packard and sure do admire the style of the house in the background. Southern California for sure.