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Dave thanks for the interesting addendum. How about the Clark Gable pic? Is that the same mentioned option?
At least the source is one of the most authentic imaginable. And while on the subject of Packards and comics another connection in between emerged:

Title : 1930 Packard sedan delivered by Ed Bennett to comic strip creator Russ Westover
Item Number : EB01e703




"8x10 black and white sepia-toned Packard Co. file photograph of a 1930 Packard nine-tenths left side view, parked on street, in front of house, two males and one female standing around car. Inscribed on photo back: 1930 Packard standard eight, model 733, seventh series eight, 8-cylinder, 90-horsepower, 134.5-inch wheelbase, 7-person sedan (body type #404), fitted with deluxe equipment. Standing right, hat in hand, Russ Westover, creator of the "Tillie the Toiler" comic strip; sold to him by Ed Bennett (at front of car), salesman of Packard Westchester (New Rochelle branch), Inner Circle feature 1930."

Photo courtesy of the Detroit Public Library, National Automotive History Collection and used with permission.

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