Packard Motor Car Company, established in 1899 by James Ward Packard, was an iconic American luxury automobile manufacturer known for its craftsmanship, innovation, and prestige. Throughout its history, Packard produced some of the finest cars of its time, catering to an elite clientele that included heads of state, business tycoons, and celebrities. Packard cars were renowned for their elegant styling, luxurious interiors, and advanced engineering, setting the standard for luxury automobiles in the United States. Notable models such as the Packard Twelve and Packard Caribbean exemplified the brand’s commitment to excellence, combining timeless design with powerful engines and sophisticated features. Despite facing challenges during the Great Depression and the post-war era, Packard remained a symbol of luxury and refinement until it ceased production in 1958. Today, Packard cars are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts for their historical significance and enduring beauty, representing a golden age of American automotive craftsmanship.

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1936 Packard 120 ad #6 "..now let us tell you.." (9.0 x 12.4)
1936 Packard 120 ad #6 “..now let us tell you..” (9.0 x 12.4)View1936print-ad
1936 Packard 120 ad #5 (8.0 x 11.1)
1936 Packard 120 ad #5 (8.0 x 11.1)View1936print-ad
1936 Packard 120 (Argentina) (8.0 x 11.25)
1936 Packard 120 (Argentina) (8.0 x 11.25)View1936print-ad
1936 Packard 12 ad (U.K.) (12.0 x 10.0)
1936 Packard 12 ad (U.K.) (12.0 x 10.0)View1936print-ad
1936 Packard 12 ad (8.25 x 11.5)
1936 Packard 12 ad (8.25 x 11.5)View1936print-ad
1936 Packard 120 ad #4 (8.0 x 11.1) "no, Art dear, you're not seeing things...."
1936 Packard 120 ad #4 (8.0 x 11.1) “no, Art dear, you’re not seeing things….”View1936print-ad
1936 Packard 120 ad #3 (8.0 x 11.0) "What happens after the honeymoon?"
1936 Packard 120 ad #3 (8.0 x 11.0) “What happens after the honeymoon?”View1936print-ad
1936 Packard 120 ad #2 (8.0 x 11.2) "Like father, like son..."
1936 Packard 120 ad #2 (8.0 x 11.2) “Like father, like son…”View1936print-ad
1936 Packard 120 ad #1 (8.0 x 11.3) "We invite you to forget everything...."
1936 Packard 120 ad #1 (8.0 x 11.3) “We invite you to forget everything….”View1936print-ad
1924 Packard OUS Ad (U.K.) "An owners appreciation.."
1924 Packard OUS Ad (U.K.) “An owners appreciation..”View1924print-ad
1935 Packard 120 ad (Argentine) pg 1 of 2
1935 Packard 120 ad (Argentine) pg 1 of 2View1935print-ad
1935 Packard 120 ad #3 "QUESTION: How can I be sure...."
1935 Packard 120 ad #3 “QUESTION: How can I be sure….”View1935print-ad
1935 Packard 120 ad #2  "QUESTION: What do you get..."
1935 Packard 120 ad #2 “QUESTION: What do you get…”View1935print-ad
1935 Packard 120 ad #1  "What things appeal most..."
1935 Packard 120 ad #1 “What things appeal most…”View1935print-ad
1934 Packard Twelve Ad "Packard's Greatest Invention has Never Been Patented"
1934 Packard Twelve Ad “Packard’s Greatest Invention has Never Been Patented”View1934print-ad
1934 Packard Twelve Ad "A Famous Slogan Goes to Work"
1934 Packard Twelve Ad “A Famous Slogan Goes to Work”View1934print-ad
1934 Packard Twelve Ad "Ask!"
1934 Packard Twelve Ad “Ask!”View1934print-ad
SCI November 1956 - Packards Elegant Truck
SCI November 1956 – Packards Elegant TruckView1956article
MT December 1955 -  drivescription Packard and Clipper
MT December 1955 – drivescription Packard and ClipperView1955article
ML July 1955 - Road Test Packard
ML July 1955 – Road Test PackardView1955road-test
CL March 1963 - 1930 Packard 734 Boattail Speedster
CL March 1963 – 1930 Packard 734 Boattail SpeedsterView1930article
Packard Twin Six Ad "World Supremacy"
Packard Twin Six Ad “World Supremacy”View1932print-ad
1933 Packard Twelve Ad "Hush!"
1933 Packard Twelve Ad “Hush!”View1933print-ad
1932 Packard Light Eight Ad
1932 Packard Light Eight AdView1932print-ad
1932 Packard Standard 8 Sedan Ad " . . . is greatly favored for touring"
1932 Packard Standard 8 Sedan Ad ” . . . is greatly favored for touring”View1932print-ad
1932 Packard Twin Six (V-12) Phaeton Ad "The new Packard Twin Six"
1932 Packard Twin Six (V-12) Phaeton Ad “The new Packard Twin Six”View1932print-ad
1932 Packard Twin Six (V-12) Sedan Ad "The Packard Twin Six is a familiar name"
1932 Packard Twin Six (V-12) Sedan Ad “The Packard Twin Six is a familiar name”View1932print-ad
1933 Packard 8 Ad "To a woman who hasn't had a car in three years"
1933 Packard 8 Ad “To a woman who hasn’t had a car in three years”View1933print-ad
Packard Dealer Specific Ad "A new aristocrat of the metropolis"
Packard Dealer Specific Ad “A new aristocrat of the metropolis”View1932print-ad
Packard Dealer Specific Ad "Aristocrat of the metropolis"
Packard Dealer Specific Ad “Aristocrat of the metropolis”View1932print-ad
1933 Packard 8 Ad "Into the years"
1933 Packard 8 Ad “Into the years”View1933print-ad
1931 Packard Standard Eight 5 Passenger Sedan Ad "The most popular of all"
1931 Packard Standard Eight 5 Passenger Sedan Ad “The most popular of all”View1931print-ad
1931 Packard Standard Eight 5 Passenger Sedan Ad "The continued patronage"
1931 Packard Standard Eight 5 Passenger Sedan Ad “The continued patronage”View1931print-ad
1931 Packard DeLuxe Eight 7 Passenger Touring Ad
1931 Packard DeLuxe Eight 7 Passenger Touring AdView1931print-ad
1931 Packard DeLuxe Eight 5 Passenger Coupe Ad
1931 Packard DeLuxe Eight 5 Passenger Coupe AdView1931print-ad
1931 Packard DeLuxe Eight 5 Passenger All Weather Landau Ad
1931 Packard DeLuxe Eight 5 Passenger All Weather Landau AdView1931print-ad
1931 Packard Ad "The New Coupe-Roadster"
1931 Packard Ad “The New Coupe-Roadster”View1931print-ad
1931 Packard Ad "The new Packard DeLuxe Eight Sedan-Limousine"
1931 Packard Ad “The new Packard DeLuxe Eight Sedan-Limousine”View1931print-ad
1931 Packard Ad "The new Packard Sport-Phaeton"
1931 Packard Ad “The new Packard Sport-Phaeton”View1931print-ad
1931 Packard Ad "The Newly Announced Packards"
1931 Packard Ad “The Newly Announced Packards”View1931print-ad
1931 Packard DeLuxe Eight 2/4 Passenger Coupe Ad "The carving of jade"
1931 Packard DeLuxe Eight 2/4 Passenger Coupe Ad “The carving of jade”View1931print-ad
1931 Packard DeLuxe Eight 2/4 Passenger Roadster Ad
1931 Packard DeLuxe Eight 2/4 Passenger Roadster AdView1931print-ad
1931 Packard DeLuxe Eight 5 Passenger Club Sedan Ad 1
1931 Packard DeLuxe Eight 5 Passenger Club Sedan Ad 1View1931print-ad
1931 Packard DeLuxe Eight 5 Passenger Club Sedan Ad 2
1931 Packard DeLuxe Eight 5 Passenger Club Sedan Ad 2View1931print-ad
1930 Packard Standard Club Sedan Ad "If you are looking "
1930 Packard Standard Club Sedan Ad “If you are looking “View1930print-ad
1931 Packard Ad "Packard extends a cordial invitation"
1931 Packard Ad “Packard extends a cordial invitation”View1931print-ad
1931 Packard Ad "In the new Packard Eight Sedan"
1931 Packard Ad “In the new Packard Eight Sedan”View1931print-ad
1931 Packard Ad "Convertible Victoria for five"
1931 Packard Ad “Convertible Victoria for five”View1931print-ad
1930 Packard Standard Eight Coupe Ad "Luxurious Transportation"
1930 Packard Standard Eight Coupe Ad “Luxurious Transportation”View1930print-ad
1930 Packard Standard Coupe Ad "Everyone knows"
1930 Packard Standard Coupe Ad “Everyone knows”View1930print-ad
1930 Packard Eight Sedan Ad "Luxurious Transportation"
1930 Packard Eight Sedan Ad “Luxurious Transportation”View1930print-ad
1930 Packard Eight Phaeton Ad "Luxurious Transportation"
1930 Packard Eight Phaeton Ad “Luxurious Transportation”View1930print-ad
1930 Packard Custom Touring Ad "Throughout the centuries . . ."
1930 Packard Custom Touring Ad “Throughout the centuries . . .”View1930print-ad
1929 Packard Sedan Ad "Packard enjoys a priceless reputation"
1929 Packard Sedan Ad “Packard enjoys a priceless reputation”View1929print-ad
1929 Packard Phaeton Ad "I suppose I have owned every really fine car"
1929 Packard Phaeton Ad “I suppose I have owned every really fine car”View1929print-ad
1929 Packard Coupe Ad "Packard, like its patron demands"
1929 Packard Coupe Ad “Packard, like its patron demands”View1929print-ad
1929 Packard Coach built All-Weather Cabriolet Ad "Packard beauty"
1929 Packard Coach built All-Weather Cabriolet Ad “Packard beauty”View1929print-ad
1929 Packard Club Sedan Ad "Its Prestige Never Wanes"
1929 Packard Club Sedan Ad “Its Prestige Never Wanes”View1929print-ad
1928 Packard Six LWB Sedan-Limousine Ad "The mixing and application"
1928 Packard Six LWB Sedan-Limousine Ad “The mixing and application”View1928print-ad
1928 Packard Six LWB Sedan Ad "Packard die cutters apply"
1928 Packard Six LWB Sedan Ad “Packard die cutters apply”View1928print-ad
1928 Packard Six Convertible Coupe Ad "Packard body designers deserve "
1928 Packard Six Convertible Coupe Ad “Packard body designers deserve “View1928print-ad
1928 Packard Eight Phaeton Ad "Packard's characteristic lines"
1928 Packard Eight Phaeton Ad “Packard’s characteristic lines”View1928print-ad
1928 Packard Eight 7-Passenger Sedan-Limo Ad
1928 Packard Eight 7-Passenger Sedan-Limo AdView1928print-ad
1928 Packard Eight 4-Passenger Coupe Ad "The exterior finish"
1928 Packard Eight 4-Passenger Coupe Ad “The exterior finish”View1928print-ad
1928 Packard Eight 4-Passenger Coupe Ad "The slender, graceful proportions . . ."
1928 Packard Eight 4-Passenger Coupe Ad “The slender, graceful proportions . . .”View1928print-ad
1928 Packard Eight 7-Passenger Touring Ad "Each succeeding model"
1928 Packard Eight 7-Passenger Touring Ad “Each succeeding model”View1928print-ad
1928 Packard Eight 4-Passenger Convertible Coupe Ad "Since man has applied"
1928 Packard Eight 4-Passenger Convertible Coupe Ad “Since man has applied”View1928print-ad
1928 Packard Eight 2-4 Passenger Runabout Ad "Packard crankshafts, gears, axles . . ."
1928 Packard Eight 2-4 Passenger Runabout Ad “Packard crankshafts, gears, axles . . .”View1928print-ad
1927 Packard Six Runabout Ad "Simplicity"
1927 Packard Six Runabout Ad “Simplicity”View1927print-ad
1927 Packard Eight Seven Passenger Sedan Ad "Silence"
1927 Packard Eight Seven Passenger Sedan Ad “Silence”View1927print-ad
1927 Packard Eight Sedan Limousine Ad "Distinction"
1927 Packard Eight Sedan Limousine Ad “Distinction”View1927print-ad
1927 Packard Eight Runabout Ad "Service"
1927 Packard Eight Runabout Ad “Service”View1927print-ad
1927 Packard Eight Phaeton Ad "Power"
1927 Packard Eight Phaeton Ad “Power”View1927print-ad
1927 Packard Eight Club Sedan Ad "Color"
1927 Packard Eight Club Sedan Ad “Color”View1927print-ad
1927 Packard Eight 4-passenger Coupe Ad "Luxury"
1927 Packard Eight 4-passenger Coupe Ad “Luxury”View1927print-ad
1918 Packard Twin Six Print Ad
1918 Packard Twin Six Print AdView1918print-ad
1922 Packard Trucks Print Ad
1922 Packard Trucks Print AdView1922print-ad
1923 Packard Six Ad (U.K.) "The workmanship which distinguishes"
1923 Packard Six Ad (U.K.) “The workmanship which distinguishes”View1923print-ad
1925 Packard OUS Ad (U.K.) "In the long run.. "
1925 Packard OUS Ad (U.K.) “In the long run.. “View1925print-ad
1926 Packard 6 Print Ad 2
1926 Packard 6 Print Ad 2View1926print-ad
1926 Packard Eight Print Ad
1926 Packard Eight Print AdView1926print-ad
1927 Packard 4-Passenger Coupe Ad "Reputation"
1927 Packard 4-Passenger Coupe Ad “Reputation”View1927print-ad
1926 Packard 6 Print Ad 1
1926 Packard 6 Print Ad 1View1926print-ad
1913 Print Ad "Beauty of the line is a Packard characteristic"
1913 Print Ad “Beauty of the line is a Packard characteristic”View1913print-ad
1912 Packard Ad "Chassis in three sizes"
1912 Packard Ad “Chassis in three sizes”View1912print-ad
1912 Packard Print Ad "The boss of the road"
1912 Packard Print Ad “The boss of the road”View1912print-ad
1912 Packard Six Ad "You don't have to be a good dickerer"
1912 Packard Six Ad “You don’t have to be a good dickerer”View1912print-ad
1914 Packard 238 Limo Ad
1914 Packard 238 Limo AdView1914print-ad
1914 Packard Print Ad
1914 Packard Print AdView1914print-ad
1915 Packard Ad "Success built on public good will"
1915 Packard Ad “Success built on public good will”View1915print-ad
1917 Packard Truck Ad "Bridge the gap to new and bigger..."
1917 Packard Truck Ad “Bridge the gap to new and bigger…”View1917print-ad
1918 Packard Print Ad "Within lies beauty.."
1918 Packard Print Ad “Within lies beauty..”View1918print-ad
1911 Packard Print Ad 1
1911 Packard Print Ad 1View1911print-ad
1911 Packard Model 30 Print Ad 3
1911 Packard Model 30 Print Ad 3View1911print-ad
1911 Packard Model 30 Print Ad 2
1911 Packard Model 30 Print Ad 2View1911print-ad
1911 Packard Model 30 Print Ad 1
1911 Packard Model 30 Print Ad 1View1911print-ad
1909 Packard ad #1
1909 Packard ad #1View1909print-ad
1908 Packard Print Ad
1908 Packard Print AdView1908print-ad
1906 Packard Print Ad
1906 Packard Print AdView1906print-ad
History: Packard V-8 (1955-1956)
History: Packard V-8 (1955-1956)Viewtechnical-information
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