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Hi, The pictures are of the 1944(?) Packard "Brown Bomber". Was this car a functional show car or a mockup? If it was a functional car, does it exist today? I can't see any steering wheel in the pictures and changing a rear tire looks like one would have to remove the fender. Also, it looks like the front bumper is mounted too low on the right side. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks, Grandpa
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Yes, Ed Macauley did at least 2 versions of the Brown-bomber. A '33 and a '44. Both versions may have had same chassis, but not sure. I think it was a continous 'Work in Progress' and didn't survive. He did drive them personally, tho. See Link: http://www.automotivehistoryonline.com/packardconcepts.htm
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The complete history of Ed Macauley's Phantom was published in the Packard Club's magazine "The Packard Cormorant" #123, Summer 2006 issue. The car was destroyed in the early 1950s.
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