Pre-Prototype Body Construction, Studebaker-Packard Corporation 57th Series Product Program, 1951-1956

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Artifact Overview

Studebaker and Packard merged in 1954, hoping to solve financial problems at both companies. The new corporation marketed its cars as two distinct brands until 1958, though by 1957 Packard cars were essentially rebadged Studebakers. This photo shows work on the 57th series -- continuing Packard's tradition of series designations rather than model years.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Date Made

1951-1956

Subject Date

1951-1956

Collection Title

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2003.58.2.74

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Gary M. Zechel, in Memory of William J. Zechel.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 10 in
Width: 8.125 in

Pre-Prototype Body Construction, Studebaker-Packard Corporation 57th Series Product Program, 1951-1956