Where is the Packard ?

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The boss is taking the dog around the block. David Greenlees who also provided the photo reports: "Today if we buy a new car we probably will not take a photo of it. Back then it was a big deal to get a new car and most people took the time to dress up the whole family and get a photo taken of themselves in it. This gentleman and his dog are ready to go in the near new 1914 Packard Model 4-48 Phaeton Runabout, 44" wheelbase, 525 C.I. engine with 4.5" bore x 5.5" stroke, a real brute. He was probably very proud of it having spent $4700 plus even more for the new fangled wire wheels. He also had a garage, a dog, apple trees and a corn crop all things he was very proud of in the picture. The Packard was something to be proud of, at the same time a new Ford T roadster cost $440. The Packard was one of the ...

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