LOT 0275A Stanley Paine (B. 1934) "1932 Packard"
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Stanley Paine (British, B. 1934) "1932 Packard" Signed lower left. Original Mixed Media painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood First Day of Issue Maximum Card for the U.S. 25c 1932 Packard stamp issued August 25, 1988. The Packard -- like so many of America's classic cars -- was born at the turn of the century, as the automobile industry itself began to take hold. Story has it that the history of this elegant auto began with a consumer complaint. It seems James W. Packard had bought a car from Alexander Winton, the largest manufacturer of automobiles in the United States at that time. But Packard's grievances were many, and finally Winton responded angrily that, if Packard didn't like the car he had, maybe he should go build one of his own. Finding the idea quite palatable, Packard teamed up with his brother, William, and a few talented employees lured from Winton's own firm to form the history-making Packard Motor Company. The name would adorn elegant cars for more than forty years. In fact, Packard was the industry leader by the late 1920's. Through the years, Packard was the company to watch for innovation. In the early days, Packard was the first to replace the tiller with a steering wheel, and to pioneer the H-slot shifter in American cars. In 1924, Packard offered the first reasonably priced straight-eight engine. If you were a car-maker, Packard was the company to top. Many tried, but few succeeded. In 1928, Packard sold 50,000 luxury cars to the American well-to-do. And history recorded this magnificent classic car in its time "as a sign of life's best riches and social rewards." Image Size: 7.25 x 10.25 in. Overall Size: 11.25 x 13.75 in. Unframed. (B11714) See More
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