Hemmings Daily: Packard Proving Grounds plans timing stand restoration, re-creatino of Albert Kahn building

All images via Packard Proving Grounds. During World War II, Packard opened up its proving grounds in Shelby Township, outside of Detroit, for testing [Leake Collector Car Auction]( [Hemmings Daily]( Friday, January 3, 2020 Latest Stories Sponsored by [Vintage Air]( [Vintage Air]( [Packard Proving Grounds plans timing stand restoration, re-creation of Albert Kahn building]( [Packard Proving Grounds plans timing stand restoration, re-creation of Albert Kahn building]( All images via Packard Proving Grounds. During World War II, Packard opened up its proving grounds in Shelby Township, outside of Detroit, for testing... 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