Packard
by Theresa Tahara
Title
Packard
Artist
Theresa Tahara
Medium
Photograph - Photographic Art
Description
This mid-forties Packard moved into the neighbourhood last fall. The Packard Company began automobile production in 1899. In 1919, a Packard captured the Land Speed Record. A 12-cylinder Packard driven by Ralph De Palma traversed the sands of Daytona Beach at a speed of 149 mph. This astonishing accomplishment amplified the excellence of the Packard automobile.
After the war when automobile production began again, Packard decided to only produce the Clipper Series. The Clippers were very unique and innovative for their time. They featured an alarm on the gas tank that would whistled as the fuel was pumped, stopping only when the tank was full. The running boards and door hinges were concealed adding to the smooth appearance of the body. The Clipper Series were also very wide. This not only gave passengers extra interior room but it gave the vehicle stability at speed around the corners. The width was a foot wider than it was tall making it the widest vehicle in production at the time.
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April 19th, 2014
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Comments (9)
Floyd Snyder
My much older brother had this car! And we had that stinkin' snow too! What a beautiful image!
Sandi Mikuse
Hey, this old baby looks familiar!! :))) Great shot of the old gal, Ter! She certainly has seen better days...but then, haven't we all??!! Love it! L
Paul Lovering
What a sensational perspective and capture dear Theresa , that vibrant pink and the heavy snow create a wonderful skilled composition piece . bravo my talented friend .
Byron Varvarigos
This could be a little sad, seeing the remains of a once-envied top drawer auto, but the color and creative, striking composition of your image makes the mood upbeat, and the Packard could now be a refuge from the storms for small animals. Love the colors and textures, too! LF
Bob Orsillo
There is something special about the old packard covered in snow - like a almost forgotten memory L/F
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