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A polar bear dressed up as a Packard in the depths of Russia. The photograph was taken in the late forties.

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Hirohito, the 124th Emperor of Japan preferred to be driven by Packards (click to enlarge).


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According to an ebay seller: "...There were five of these purchased by the emperor prior to WWII..."

You will like the richness of detail in --> part two of a Japanese car biography, including --> offer for sale.


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First impression is that it now is fitted with a 288 or 327 engine. What else?

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John, it is frightfully expensive ($148,765.00).


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"Dear God, make me a bird, so I can fly far - far far away from here." [Forrest Gump]

Registered in Rhode Island but now aiming at a distant target this Packard is headed to a drive-in church.


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Original factory equippment. So-called Russia grand traveling gear, delivery including violin case.




On exhibition in Moscow, Oct 2010.








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Gandi used to like Packards as well.

Indian Industrialist G. D. Birla (L) backer & benefactor to Hindu ldr. Mohandas Gandhi, chatting w. his aide Dinanath Taing (2R) & the driver of his white Packard car.

Location: Delhi, India
Date taken: May 1946

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Jim Hollingsworth needs to see the pinstripe on this '40.
Joe (with original 1940 pinstripe suit)

Original factory equippment. So-called Russia grand traveling gear, delivery including violin case.

I have never figured out how those particular pieces of factory equipment will all fit in a violin case, yet no self respecting gangster movie is ever shown without. A viola or bass violin case, maybe.

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...but had put emphasis on the fact to wore sandals. Vegane sandals.

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Howard, that's the reason why Joe is mentioning James Hollingsworth.




The Hollingsworth book confirms that Packard never issued a traditional 1940 Service Manual.
Look, the above shown Thompson automatic gun M1928A1 with ElectroMatic clutch and muzzle brake, the so-called "Chicago typewriter" has been available as travel typewriter according to the

-->1940 Illustrated Tune-Up Repair Manual.

It contains a general overview of Thompson products. The related muzzel brake is pictured in the

--> Bendix Brake Service Bulletin.