With the introduction of the Tenth Series Packard for 1933, the Twelve was built on a new tapered frame (a more rigid X-braced frame) and came with many refinements, including a single dry-plate clutch and optional freewheeling, driver-adjustable power brakes, and a Stromberg carburetor that now included an automatic choke as well as a fast-idle circuit.
This example is a 2/4-Passenger Coupe Roadster. It is one of 50 original examples produced and one of 20 still believed to remain in existence. It is finished in a two-tone exterior finish in red and silver, and accented by a red beltline rib. It has an older restoration which is still presentable in modern time.
In 2009, this example was offered for sale at the Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook presented by RM Auctions. It was estimated to sell for $275,000 - $325,000. As bidding came to a close, the lot failed to sell after reaching a high bid of $$225,000. | |
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