Re: The Cormorant and Goddess of Speed Article

Posted by Packard53 On 2009/2/13 16:36:34

Mr: Copper: Welcome to the forum. Now for the sources concerning the Packard Grille and and Charles Schmidt.

1. The Complete Encyclopedia of Motorcars 1885 to present
edited by G.N. Georgano. This book was designed and produced by George Rainbird, Marble Arch House 44 Edgware Road, London England for E.P. Dutton & Company Inc 201 Park
Avenue South, New York , N.Y. 10003. There were three printings of this book 1968, 1969, and 1970. In the above named book I refer you to page 401.

2. Packard by George H. Dammann & James A. Wren. Published by Motorbooks International Publishers & Wholesalers, 729 Prospect Avenue, P.O. 1, Osceola, WI. I refer you to page 19 of the above book.

Concerning the Packard and the RR grille of the time do you know the following. The Model L which Schmidt help design was introduced in October 1903. Royce didn't introduce the first Rolls Royce which was a 10 horsepower model until April 1, 1904.

Concerning the Packard Pelican hood ornament I will have a responce to you and Owen and Clipper 47 later this weekend.

John F. Shireman