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Al Packer’s Ford Dealership in 1964

A 1964 photograph shows Al Packer’s Ford dealership in Baltimore.

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Al Packer Ford, Baltimore, MD, 1964
Al Packer Ford, Baltimore, MD, 1964. Source: Bill Cook.

This is an old photo of Al Packer’s Ford Dealership in 1964. The company still exists, though I’m not sure they’re still at the same location. They currently have a location in White Marsh.

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Topics1960s · Automobiles · Photography · Shops & Businesses

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