8x9.5 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1957 Packard sedan, front view, redesigned emblem, female standing at driver's door, parked on road. Photo caption on back from unidentified Packard source: Massive wrap-around grille and bumpers of 1957 Packard Clippers retain the traditional Packard Clipper front end trademarks, corner parking lights provide side as well as forward illumination, at the same time, the new Packard Clippers, to be displayed in dealer showrooms across the country beginning Thursday, January 24, achieve a new dimension in silent driving, in both the 4-door sedan and the 4-door station wagon, heavy duty silencing pads, and deep pile carpeting on cowl kick panels, dashboard liner and lower door trim panel sections are sound deadening innovations that emphasize the care with which extra comfort has been built into the new Packard Clippers, the cars are powered by a 275-horsepower V-8 engine with super charger, other exclusive features for the medium priced field include variable rate front springing, automatic transmission as standard equipment, and the twin traction power dividing differential as optional equipment.
Item # EB01e644
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 1957 Packard Clipper, three-quarter rear view, dual white sidewall tires, script on trunk reads 'Packard Clipper,' sign in license plate holder reads 'Arctic White Lilac,' on display with other cars in background.
Item # EB01e639
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 1958 Packard three-quarter rear view. Photo caption on back from Packard Public Relations Dept.: 1958 Packard Hawk, fifty-eighth series, model 58-L, 8-cylinder, 275-horsepower (289-cubic inch), 120-inch wheelbase, (2-door) 6-person hardtop (body type K-9), V-8 supercharged 289-cubic inch engine generating 275-horsepower with luxury leather interior.
Item # EB01e674
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 1957 Packard Clipper 4-door sedan, seven-eights right side view, redesigned emblem, dual white sidewall tires, on display.
Item # EB01e640
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 1958 Packard three-quarter rear view. Inscribed on photo back; 1958 Packard starlight, fifty-eighth series, model 58-L, 8-cylinder, 225-horsepower (289-cubic inch), 116-inch wheelbase, (2-door) 6-person sedan (body type J-8).
Item # EB01e676
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 1958 Packard Hawk, three-quarter front view, dual white sidewall tires, parked in driveway, house in right background.
Item # EB01e684
Photo courtesy of the Detroit Public Library, National Automotive History Collection and used with permission.