8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1940 Packard seven-eights right rear view, parked on street, covered in mud. Inscribed on photo back; Packard one twenty, eighteenth series, model 1801, (produced 8/8/39-9/15/40), 8-cylinder, 120-horsepower, 127-inch wheelbase, 4-door, 5-person touring sedan (body type #1392), early 18th series production, note early production features; tapered bumper ends, hub caps, louver panel medallion, B) Packard approved accessories; (radiator) grille guard, radio, chrome wheel discs & chrome wheel trim rings, C) optional equipment; white sidewall tires, D) 1940 Michigan license plate #AK-71-16, following a crash.
Item # EB01e187
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 1940 Packard three-quarter left side view. Inscribed on photo back; Packard one twenty, eighteenth series, model 1801, 8-cylinder, 120-horsepower, 127-inch wheelbase, 4-door, 5-person touring sedan (body type #1392), prototype, non-production features; earlier series eight hub caps, absent parking lamps, louver panel & medallions, earlier series door handles, absent stamping around at side window, early production features; tapered bumper ends.
Item # EB01e162
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 1940 Packard left side view, top folded, parked on drive, Scott fountain at Belle Isle in background. Inscribed on photo back; Packard eight one eighty, super custom, eighteenth series, model 1806, 8-cylinder, 160-horsepower, 127-inch wheelbase,5-person convertible victoria (body style #700), by Darrin, note early type production hub caps in used prior to introduction of mid-season changes), other special fitments; grille guard, deluxe emblem, white sidewall tires, mud flap, photographed on Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich.
Item # EB01e191
Photo courtesy of the Detroit Public Library, National Automotive History Collection and used with permission.