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1933 Packard 1006 Twelve news, pictures, and information | ||
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 |  |  | Convertible Sedan Dietrich Coachwork: Dietrich Chassis Num: 10062 |
| Sold for $1,760,000 at 2011 RM Auctions. | |||
Cadillac introduced their V12 and a V16 in 1930. Packard responded with this new V12 in 1932. In 1934 the V12's displacement was 445.5 cubic-inches offering 160 horsepower. Top speed was in the neighborhood of 100 mph although Packard advertising modestly claimed over 85 mph.
This example was one of three built especially for the 1933 New York Auto Show with an elegant open body by coachbuilder Dietrich. It has never been restored, but has been freshened.
It was delivered to an unknown customer by Packard's New York City branch on 11th Avenue on April 1, 1933. By the 1960s, the car had been purchased by Rhode Island collector George Waterman. In 1978, it was purchased by Peter R. Rosi of St. Charles, Illinois. Mr. Rosi retained the car for a decade. The next owner was Sam Vaughn who purchased it at auction in September of 1987 and kept it for about five years before selling it to William Chorkey in Michigan. In 1991, it was invited to Pebble Beach where it took Most Elegant honors. Chorkey then sold it to Ron Benach of Lake Forest, Illinois. Dr. Joseph Murphy in Pennsylvania purchased it from Benach, selling it to Otis Chandler in 1998. While the car was in Chandler's care, it received a CCCA National First Place at San Ramon, California and Best of Show at the June 2000 Silverado Concours d'Elegance. Mr. John O'Quinn acquired the car in 2006.
This vehicle has never been fully restored. It is painted in maroon and has a tan canvas top. The inside is finished in black leather.
In 2011, the car was offered for sale at RM Auction's Arizona sale where it was estimated to sell for $1,500,000 - $2,000,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $1,760,000, inclusive of buyer's premium.
 |  |  | Convertible Victoria Coachwork: Dietrich Chassis Num: 100622 Engine Num: 901368 |
It was offered without reserve at the Otis Chandler Auction by the Gooding & Company Auction house where it fetched $1,500,000 plus commission of 10%. It is one of only three ever created.
By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2007
 |  |  | Convertible Victoria Coachwork: Dietrich |
 |  |  | Stationary Coupe Dietrich Coachwork: Dietrich |
 | Stationary Coupe Dietrich Coachwork: Dietrich Chassis Num: 100605 | |
| Sold for $1,622,500 at 2010 RM Auctions. | ||
In 1997, the car was entered in the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, winning its class overall.
In 2010, this car was offered for sale at the Sports & Classics of Monterey presented by RM Auctions. It was estimated to sell for $1,200,000 - $1,400,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $1,622,500, inclusive of buyer's premium.
By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2010
 |  |  | Sedan Coachwork: Fernandez & Darrin |
This is the only known Packard with Fernandez & Darrin Coachwork. Fernandez & Darrin was a collaboration between Howard 'Dutch' Darrin and J. Fernandez, a wealthy, Argentione-born Parisian banker (the company was located in Paris). The company was in business from 1932-37.
 |  |  | Convertible Sedan Dietrich Coachwork: Dietrich Chassis Num: 900 245 |
| Sold for $1,100,000 at 2011 RM Auctions. | |||
In 1940, the car suffered engine problem and was put into storage in a Los Angeles garage until 960 when it was purchased by Harold Crosby, who undertook a full restoration. During his ownership, the car was shown at the Pebble Beach Concours in 1963, where it won Best in Class, American Classic Open, as well as reserve winner overall. In 1968, the car was sold to classic car dealer Leo Gephardt. A short time later, it was sold to Ben Massell of Atlanta, Georgia. it was sold to Bob Figgens of new Mexico in 1972, who retained the car for nearly 4 decades.
By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2011
 |  |  | Convertible Sedan Dietrich Coachwork: Dietrich Chassis Num: 901615 Engine Num: 901828 |
| Sold for $385,000 at 2012 RM Auctions. | |||
The 1932 through 1932 Packards had clean lines, substantial chassis improvements, and modern looks. Of these, the tenth and eleventh series cars are often considered to be the ultimate classic era Packards. They were the last cars with the classic swept fender lines, before the advent of the streamlined look.
This example was the 51st Packard convertible coupe produced in 1933, making this among the last, if not the last, example built. The chassis components date from 1934 and are very low, early numbers, so it is believed that this is a very late production unit utilizing early 1934 components.
Oklahoma collector Jim Bradley purchased this in the early 1990s and was subsequently acquired by another prominent collector from Western Michigan. Mr. Bradley purchased the car from collector Robert Schill, of New Hampshire, and it is believed that Mr. Schill purchased the car at Hershey sometime in the 1970s. Since being acquired by the owner in the early-2000s, it was given a thorough cosmetic restoration. It is finished in green with complementing light green leather interior.
In 2012, the car was offered for sale at the St. Johns sale presented by RM Auctions. It was estimated to sell for $250,000 - $325,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $385,000 inclusive of buyer's premium.
By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2012
The Packard Twelve was produced 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 car era. The long and flowing front hood hid a 445 cubic-inch side-valve twelve cylinder engine that was refined, powerful, smooth, and quiet.
The engine was originally destined for a front wheel drive project which eventually proved to have weaknesses. That and the anticipated development cost were too much to be practical so Packard decided to scrap the idea. Cadillac had introduced their 16-cylinder engine and other marques such as Pierce-Arrow were improving the performance of their offerings. Packard was feeling the pressure and decided to place the engine into the Deluxe Eight Chassis and dubbed it the Twin Six. The name was in honor of Packard's achievement fifteen years earlier when the introduced their first 12-cylinder engine. By 1933 the name was changed to Twelve to be inline with the rest of the Packard models.
Most of the Packard production Twelve's received factory bodies. Only a handful received custom coachwork by such greats as LeBaron and Dietrich.
In 1935 Packard introduced more horsepower and mechanical improvements. The suspension became more plush and comfortable while the steering became easier to operate. The cars were designed and built as one unit including the fenders, running boards, hood and body.
1936 the final year for 17 inch wire wheels and the double blade bumpers with hydraulic dampers.
By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2008
For more information and related vehicles, click hereThe engine was originally destined for a front wheel drive project which eventually proved to have weaknesses. That and the anticipated development cost were too much to be practical so Packard decided to scrap the idea. Cadillac had introduced their 16-cylinder engine and other marques such as Pierce-Arrow were improving the performance of their offerings. Packard was feeling the pressure and decided to place the engine into the Deluxe Eight Chassis and dubbed it the Twin Six. The name was in honor of Packard's achievement fifteen years earlier when the introduced their first 12-cylinder engine. By 1933 the name was changed to Twelve to be inline with the rest of the Packard models.
Most of the Packard production Twelve's received factory bodies. Only a handful received custom coachwork by such greats as LeBaron and Dietrich.
In 1935 Packard introduced more horsepower and mechanical improvements. The suspension became more plush and comfortable while the steering became easier to operate. The cars were designed and built as one unit including the fenders, running boards, hood and body.
1936 the final year for 17 inch wire wheels and the double blade bumpers with hydraulic dampers.
By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2008
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| Consignments now invited for RM St. John's | |
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 1933
Packard
models |
| Packard 1001 Standard Eight |
| Packard 1002 Standard Eight |
| Packard 1004 Super Eight |
| Packard 1005 Twelve |
| Packard Twelve |
| Similar Automakers | |
| Auburn | Daimler |
| Delage | Delahaye |
| Duesenberg | Hispano Suiza |
| Hudson | Isotta |
| Peerless | Pierce Arrow |
| Talbot-Lago | Voisin |
| Similarly Priced Vehicles from 1933 |
| Packard 1005 Twelve ($3,700-$4,700) |
| Pierce Arrow Model 1242 Twelve ($3,796-$4,365) |
| Cadillac 355 C Eight ($2,700-$4,145) |
| Cadillac 452C V16 ($6,250-$8,000) |
| Stutz DV-32 ($2,903-$6,103) |
Average Auction Sale: $992,750 |
| Packard: 1931-1940 |
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| Other models by Packard |
| 180 200 250 3-35 Fourth Series | 300 38 645 745 | 845 Caribbean Cavalier Clipper | Custom Eight Eight Four Hundred Model 18 | Model 30 Model F One-Twenty Patrician | Six Super Deluxe Twelve |
