Vintage, early 20th century Singer sewing machine on display in the Lodge House at the Packard Proving Ground.Hilary Davis
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Small-Scale 20th Century Design: The Singer Sewing Machine

A different kind of 20th Century engineering! Exploring the Singer sewing machine.
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Check It Out: Continuing the PPG Library Project

Our holdings include a diverse array of print publications, newsletters, magazines, and Packard-original documents that we plan to preserve and protect for the long term.
Black and white yearbook image of D.D. Gross Motors.Scott Gross
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D.D. Gross Motor Sales: 1940 – The Packard Franchise Begins

The second installment of guest blogger Scott Gross' series! Exploring D.D. Gross Motor Sales' foray in the Packard franchise.
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D.D. Gross Motor Sales: Introducing a Family Legacy

Guest blogger Scott Gross introduces the story of his family's legacy: a successful automotive dealership based in Ohio.
1987 Lincoln Patty AnneBruce Blevins
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Patty Anne – Part 9 (and Final Entry) of Why People Name Their Cars After Women

Patty Anne is a 1987 Lincoln I inherited from my mother in 2017.  She is a qualified land yacht and rides like one.  Totally original and in fantastic shape, I enjoyed driving around in her, but I never had any real attachment to…
1962 Cadillac WilliamBruce Blevins
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William – Part 8 of Why People Name Their Cars After Women (and Sometimes Men)

William is the only car named after a man and that’s because he was a widower.  William is a 1962 Cadillac Sedan de Ville.  He is totally original and totally in much better shape than I am.  He has only been rained on three…
Phil Cunningham's StoryPhil Cunningham
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How I Got Involved With Packard Proving Grounds, Part 2

I was about half way up the hill when my heart just stopped