One of our regulars had commented in the past about his interest in Packard fire equipment. I just couldn't pass up this photo from the MSU collection. It's identified as a 1920-22 (Series 3-35) Twin Six with special extended chassis made for the Detroit FD Rescue Squad No. 1 stationed at Antoine and East Larned Street.
8x10 black and white photograph of a 1920-1921 Packard seven-eights left front view, photo retouched, catalogue rendering, top raised. Inscribed on photo back; Model 116, first series single six, runabout.
Item # EB01c997
Photo courtesy of the Detroit Public Library, National Automotive History Collection and used with permission.
8x10 black and white photograph of a 1920-1921 Packard, left side view, parked in front of stone building, possibly a hotel, female in fur coat stepping into driver's seat. Inscribed on photo back; Model 116, first series single six, sedan.
Item # EB01c998
Photo courtesy of the Detroit Public Library, National Automotive History Collection and used with permission.
8x10 black and white photograph of a 1920-1921 Packard, top raised, storm curtains in place, on a country road by stone wall. Inscribed on photo back; Model 116, first series single six, touring car, on a snowy hill.
Item # EB01d001
Photo courtesy of the Detroit Public Library, National Automotive History Collection and used with permission.
7.5x9.5 black and white photograph of a 1920-1922 Packard three-quarter front left side view. Inscribed on photo back; Packard 116 first series single six (produced 9/1/1920-4/20/1922), 6-cylinder, 52-horsepower at 2400-rpm, 116-inch wheelbase chassis.
Item # EB01c999
Photo courtesy of the Detroit Public Library, National Automotive History Collection and used with permission.
8x10 black and white photograph of a 1921 Packard left side view, parked on street in front of large home. Inscribed on photo back; Packard single six, Model 116, 4-person coupe (first series).
Item # EB01c957
Photo courtesy of the Detroit Public Library, National Automotive History Collection and used with permission.
7.5x9.5 black and white photograph of a 1921 Packard right side view, parked on road, water and trees in background, possibly a coupe. Inscribed on photo back; 1921 Packard twin six, Fleetwood Metal Body Company, style #2155B.
Item # EB01c952
Photo courtesy of the Detroit Public Library, National Automotive History Collection and used with permission.