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PACKARD MOVIES, VIDEO, and DVD |
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Ask the man who owns one, and he'll tell you that Packard was once one of the world's most prestigious auto makers. By the mid-fifties, Packard wasn't able to compete with the larger auto makers. Packard built its last car in 1958. |
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 Ultimate Autos: Packard DVDThis program is part of a series from the History Channel that celebrates some of the driving machines that have captured the imagination of the buying public. This episode celebrates the "car of gentlemen," from heads of state to heads of the mafia - the Packard. The Packard had attitude. Its superior quality made it the choice of anyone wanting to make a statement about going first class. The program traces the 100-year history of the Packard, from its origins in Warren, OH, through the gangster and Prohibition era, its use in the war effort in World War II, and its ultimate decline. Archival film clips and photographs commemorate the heyday of the Packard, while owners and historians share fond memories of this American classic. The viewer goes to the 100th year anniversary rendezvous for the Packard, in Warren, OH, where the Packard is the honored guest. |
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