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    Gen. George S. Patton’s staff car [Image 2 of 16]

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    The image shows the interior of a vintage American automobile, likely from the late 1930s to early 1940s, photographed from the rear passenger side looking toward the dashboard. The car features a large black steering wheel with a chrome hub badge, a ribbed metal dashboard, and wood-trimmed window surrounds. The vehicle appears to be on display at an automotive show or museum, with people and other vehicles visible through the windows.

    CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES

    02.13.2012

    Photo by Capt. Olivia Cobiskey-Haftmann 

    318th Theater Public Affairs Support Element

    The 1938 Cadillac Model 75 (a full size Cadillac Series 70 V-8 car) was driven by Pfc. Horace L. Woodring (1926–2003). The interior of the car is original to the 1938 model. The interior of the car is original to the 1938 model. Gen. George S. Patton, commander of the 15th Army, was riding in this series 1938 Cadillac when he was fatally injured in a traffic accident in Germany, Dec. 9, 1945. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Olivia Cobiskey)

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    Date Taken: 02.13.2012
    Date Posted: 02.21.2012 19:05
    Photo ID: 529042
    VIRIN: 120213-A-8214C-040
    Resolution: 4288x2848
    Size: 814.56 KB
    Location: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, US

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