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What kind of car is FDR riding in?
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Any idea what kind of car FDR is riding in?

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Posted on: 2017/2/21 8:03
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Re: What kind of car is FDR riding in?
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Hi Garrett

Packard, of course! Looks to be a '28 443 Custom touring, the headlights are from a later series and the front bumper from a '31-'32 Chrysler. The car following is from the late 1930's so this Packard touring was probably the only large open car available when FDR came to visit.

Do you have any background on where and when this event was?

Steve

Posted on: 2017/2/21 8:22
.....epigram time.....
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Nice pick-up on the headlights!

Posted on: 2017/2/21 17:42
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I am guessing the photo was taken on a summer day in the early 1940s given the clothing colors and styles. Also, the automobile in the back looks to be a late 1930s model given the front end styling. Location could be just about any American town.

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Posted on: 2017/2/21 17:50
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The car drips "Packard", does anybody really have to ask?

Posted on: 2017/2/21 19:42
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Garrett (skateboardgumby), thank you for asking.

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Steve (58L8134), -> this way, please.



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Posted on: 2017/2/21 20:58
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Yep, Packard alright,
Just can barely make out the "lady with the donut"

Posted on: 2017/2/21 22:41
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I'm glad no-one said Mercedes.

Posted on: 2017/2/22 0:47
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I wonder if Joe's Barbecue is still there? If it is it must be good!

Posted on: 2017/2/22 0:49
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Your sarcasm is not appreciated. I'm afraid some of us aren't as well-informed as yourself.

I have to apologize for my ignorance of everything Packard.

Garrett Meadows

Posted on: 2017/2/22 7:28
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