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The Packard Twelve is considered to be one of the finest automobiles produced by Packard and one of the most significant creations of the Classic Era. From 1933 to 1930 over 335,000 examples were produced, and most of these Twelves received factory bodies. Just a handful received custom coachwork by such greats as LeBaron and Dietrich.
The individual custom Convertible Victorias was introduced in 1932 and featured the unique V-shaped windscreen and wraparound cowl in the driver's cabin. Another unique feature includes the teardrop-style fenders which required a significant amount of body tub modifications in order to allow the fenders to be fitted. Dual rear-mounted spare tires and the gas tank would also require extensive modifications. The V-windshield allows a wraparound interior cowl that drops down with a smooth curved line that carries on to the doors. The windows roll down completely to continue the sweep, whether the windows are up or down. This is the only Dietrich body car to feature vent windows.
As was usual for the time several bodies were built at the same time and only trimmed, upholstered, and painted at the time of purchase. It is thought at least 10 - 12 individual custom Convertible Victorias were built for the 1932 - 1934 Twelve chassis and this car is considered the last of that short run.
This car is one of four extant Dietrich Individual Custom convertible victorias on this Packard Eleventh Series Twelve chassis line of 1934. It has the 'false hood', the vee'd windshield, curvaceous fenders, tapered fenders, full 'skirts' over the rear wheels, streamlined running boards, and cowls that sweep elegantly back into the doors.
The Packard Twelve 445.5 cubic-inch engine produced 160 horsepower, plus a mighty 322 lb-ft of torque which peaked at only 1,400 RPM. It was one of the fastest cars you could buy for the money. There were very few, if any, cars that could challenge its title, 'Boss of the Road.'
The Packard Twelve was built from 1933 to 1939 with over 35,000 examples produced. It is considered by many to be one of the finest automobiles produced by Packard and one of the most significant creations of the Classic Era. Most of the Packard Twelves received factory bodies; only a handful received custom coachwork by such greats as LeBaron and Dietrich. This unique example has semi-custom features including the distinctive Raymond Dietrich-styled teardrop fenders. Dietrich used a Custom Victoria body as a starting point for the design, which was built by Packard as an in-house specialist.
It is believed that this vehicle was part of the company's 'Traveling Salon,' a group of show cars that made appearances in various venues between Detroit and New York. While it was at the Pittsburgh Auto Show, it was seen by an 11-year-old Edward J. Blend, who sketched the car quickly and saved the sketch.
At the close of the tour, the car was acquired by Richard LaCosta II, who had it brought to Puerto Rico. After LaCosta's passing, the car was sold and put into service as a taxi cab, finished in red and yellow. It was subsequently abandoned at Ramey Air Force Base in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, and from there was returned to the United States in the early 1960s. It is believed that it was then imported by Patrick G. Young, an airman from Tilton, New Hampshire, who sold it on August 27th of 1968 to Paul Baughman of Akron, Ohio.
Baughman contacted Ed Blend, who remembered the car from the Pittsburgh Auto Show. After Baughman's ownership, the Packard was acquired by John Wheatley from Tulsa, Oklahoma, who kept it for nearly 30 years and began its restoration. In 1996 it was acquired by Dale Adams, who continued the restoration before selling it in 2012 to its current caretaker. A full restoration was commissioned and over 14,000 hours were spent at two restoration shops. It has since received numerous national awards and participated in several tours.
Restoration began in the spring of 2012, took more than 14,000 hours, and was completed in 2013.
In 2013, it won Best of Show at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. It was again judged Best in Class and Best of Show at the 2016 Concours d'Elegance of America at St. John's, and was Best in Class at the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance in the same year.
The individual custom Convertible Victorias was introduced in 1932 and featured the unique V-shaped windscreen and wraparound cowl in the driver's cabin. Another unique feature includes the teardrop-style fenders which required a significant amount of body tub modifications in order to allow the fenders to be fitted. Dual rear-mounted spare tires and the gas tank would also require extensive modifications. The V-windshield allows a wraparound interior cowl that drops down with a smooth curved line that carries on to the doors. The windows roll down completely to continue the sweep, whether the windows are up or down. This is the only Dietrich body car to feature vent windows.
As was usual for the time several bodies were built at the same time and only trimmed, upholstered, and painted at the time of purchase. It is thought at least 10 - 12 individual custom Convertible Victorias were built for the 1932 - 1934 Twelve chassis and this car is considered the last of that short run.
This car is one of four extant Dietrich Individual Custom convertible victorias on this Packard Eleventh Series Twelve chassis line of 1934. It has the 'false hood', the vee'd windshield, curvaceous fenders, tapered fenders, full 'skirts' over the rear wheels, streamlined running boards, and cowls that sweep elegantly back into the doors.
The Packard Twelve 445.5 cubic-inch engine produced 160 horsepower, plus a mighty 322 lb-ft of torque which peaked at only 1,400 RPM. It was one of the fastest cars you could buy for the money. There were very few, if any, cars that could challenge its title, 'Boss of the Road.'
The Packard Twelve was built from 1933 to 1939 with over 35,000 examples produced. It is considered by many to be one of the finest automobiles produced by Packard and one of the most significant creations of the Classic Era. Most of the Packard Twelves received factory bodies; only a handful received custom coachwork by such greats as LeBaron and Dietrich. This unique example has semi-custom features including the distinctive Raymond Dietrich-styled teardrop fenders. Dietrich used a Custom Victoria body as a starting point for the design, which was built by Packard as an in-house specialist.
It is believed that this vehicle was part of the company's 'Traveling Salon,' a group of show cars that made appearances in various venues between Detroit and New York. While it was at the Pittsburgh Auto Show, it was seen by an 11-year-old Edward J. Blend, who sketched the car quickly and saved the sketch.
At the close of the tour, the car was acquired by Richard LaCosta II, who had it brought to Puerto Rico. After LaCosta's passing, the car was sold and put into service as a taxi cab, finished in red and yellow. It was subsequently abandoned at Ramey Air Force Base in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, and from there was returned to the United States in the early 1960s. It is believed that it was then imported by Patrick G. Young, an airman from Tilton, New Hampshire, who sold it on August 27th of 1968 to Paul Baughman of Akron, Ohio.
Baughman contacted Ed Blend, who remembered the car from the Pittsburgh Auto Show. After Baughman's ownership, the Packard was acquired by John Wheatley from Tulsa, Oklahoma, who kept it for nearly 30 years and began its restoration. In 1996 it was acquired by Dale Adams, who continued the restoration before selling it in 2012 to its current caretaker. A full restoration was commissioned and over 14,000 hours were spent at two restoration shops. It has since received numerous national awards and participated in several tours.
Restoration began in the spring of 2012, took more than 14,000 hours, and was completed in 2013.
In 2013, it won Best of Show at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. It was again judged Best in Class and Best of Show at the 2016 Concours d'Elegance of America at St. John's, and was Best in Class at the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance in the same year.
2018 RM Sothebys : Monterey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $4,500,000-USD $6,000,000
Sale Price :
USD $3,745,000
1934 Packard 1108 Twelve Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Packard 1108 Twelve
(Data based on Model Year 1934 sales)
1934 PACKARD TWELVE MODEL 1108 INDIVIDUAL CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE SEDAN Chassis#: 1108-45 Sold for USD$450,500 2023 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1934 PACKARD TWELVE 1108 TOWN CAR Chassis#: 1108-55 Sold for USD$123,200 2023 Gooding & Company : Estate of Mark Smith Auction | |
1934 Packard Twelve Custom Individual Sport Phaeton in the style of LeBaron Chassis#: 902228 Sold for USD$379,000 2022 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | |
1934 Packard Twelve Individual Custom Convertible Victoria by Dietrich Chassis#: 902011 Sold for USD$4,130,000 2022 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | |
1934 Packard Twelve Individual Custom Convertible Sedan Chassis#: 902444 Sold for USD$1,435,000 2021 Worldwide Auctioneers : The 14th Annual Auburn Auction | |
1934 Packard Twelve Individual Custom Sport Phaeton in the style of LeBaron Sold for USD$373,500 2020 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction | |
1934 Packard Twelve Individual Custom Convertible Sedan by Dietrich Chassis#: 902047 Sold for USD$1,325,000 2019 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | |
1934 Packard Twelve 1108 Touring Sold for USD$201,600 2019 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale Arizona | |
1934 Packard Twelve Individual Custom Sport Phaeton in the style of LeBaron Chassis#: 902489 Sold for USD$445,000 2018 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1934 Packard Twelve Individual Custom Convertible Victoria by Dietrich Chassis#: 902327 Sold for USD$3,745,000 2018 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1934 Packard Twelve 1108 Sport Sedan Chassis#: 1108-43 Sold for USD$3,630,000 2015 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours | |
1934 Packard Twelve Individual Custom Convertible Sedan by Dietrich Chassis#: 902670 Sold for USD$1,045,000 2015 RM Sotheby's : The Andrews Collection | |
1934 Packard Twelve Individual Custom Stationary Coupe by Dietrich Chassis#: 901968 Sold for USD$4,180,000 2015 RM Sotheby's : The Andrews Collection | |
1934 Packard Twelve 1108 Convertible Sedan Sold for USD$1,350,000 2014 Worldwide Auctions - Auburn | |
1934 Packard Twelve 1108 Convertible Sedan Chassis#: A600415 Sold for USD$1,350,000 2014 The 7th Annual Auburn Auction | |
1934 Packard Twelve Seven-Passenger Limousine Chassis#: 735-182 Sold for USD$66,000 2013 RM Auction - Hershey | |
1934 PACKARD 1108 TWELVE LIMOUSINE Collection André Lecoq - no reserve Sold for USD$151,320 2013 Artcurial - Automobiles Sur Les Champs 5 | |
1934 PACKARD 1108 TWELVE LIMOUSINE Collection André Lecoq - no reserve Sold for USD$151,320 2013 Artcurial - Automobiles Sur Les Champs 5 | |
1934 Packard Twelve Convertible Victoria by Dietrich Chassis#: 902534 Sold for USD$440,000 2011 RM Auctions at Monterey | |
1934 Packard Model 1108 Sold for USD$352,000 2009 The Scottsdale Auction : Gooding & Company |
Packard 1108 Twelves That Failed To Sell At Auction
1934 Packard 1108 Twelve's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1934 Packard 1108 Twelve1934 Packard 1108 Twelve Dietrich Individual Custom Convertible Sedan | 902670 | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | $1,000,000 | ||
1934 Packard 1108 Twelve Dietrich Individual Custom Convertible Sedan | 902670 | 2022 Mecum : Monterey | $875,000 | ||
1934 Packard 1108 Twelve Dietrich Individual Custom Convertible Sedan | 902670 | 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | |||
1934 Packard 1108 Twelve Dietrich Individual Custom Convertible Sedan | 902670 | 2021 Mecum : Monterey | |||
1934 Packard 1108 Twelve Dietrich Individual Custom Convertible Sedan | 902670 | 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021 | $950,000 | $1,200,000 | $1,500,000 |
1934 Packard Twelve Individual Custom Convertible Sedan by Dietrich | A600415 | 2019 RM Sothebys : Monterey | $1,200,000 | $1,400,000 | |
1934 Packard 1108 V-12 Sport Phaeton | 902213 | 2019 Mecum : Monterey | $300,000 | $350,000 | $450,000 |
1934 Packard 1108 V-12 Sport Phaeton | 2018 Mecum : Las Vegas | $360,000 | $450,000 | $550,000 | |
1934 Packard Twelve 1108 Sport Sedan | 1108-88 | 2016 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | $400,000 | $600,000 | |
1934 Packard Twelve Convertible Victoria | 1108-15 | 2012 RM Auctions at Amelia Island, Fla | $2,200,000 | ||
1934 Packard Twelve Dual Cowl Sport Phaeton | 1108-280 | 2011 RM Auctions Hershey | $310,000 | $375,000 | $450,000 |
1934 Packard 1108 Twelve Coupe | 902224 | 2010 Worldwide Auctions The Auburn Auction | $300,000 | $350,000 |
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