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Chassis Num: 902-380

This is Parckard Serial Number 902-380, better known as an 1106 Sport Coupe. Approved for construction in December of 1933, the Sport Coupe project, led by Packard's Head Stylist Edward Macauley, resulted in the creation of some of the most dramatic and dynamic Packards of the 1930s.

The coachwork, designed by LeBaron, was crafted in the Packard Custom Body Shop and showcases several unusual features. Noteworthy are the patented Packard radiator shell, the use of Sakhnoffsky's 'false hood' (extended hood sides almost to the windshield), a teardrop rear body shape, skirted rear wheels, pontoon style front fenders and covered wire wheels. The illusion of speed continues in the use of angled louvers and V-shaped components such as the windshield, grill work and headlamps. All of this metallic magic is draped over a short wheelbase twelve-cylinder Packard chassis powered by a 160 horsepower engine.

Packard produced five similar, but not identical coupes, at an estimated cost of $18,000 each. Three have survived. Their purpose was to enthuse and excite th motoring public, and thankfully, they continue to do so today.

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Chassis Num: 783 4
Engine Num: 901601

One of four built with only three known to exist. Senior AACA National 1st Prize in 1983. CCCA National 1st Prize, badge #1049.

Of the four masterpieces that were built this particular car is the only one built with no rear quarter windows. Approved for construction in December of 1933, the Sport Coupe project, led by Packard's Head Stylist Edward Macauley, resulted in the creation of some of the most dramatic and dynamic Packards of the 1930s. The coachwork, designed by LeBaron, was crafted in the Packard Custom Body Shop and showcases several unusual features. Packard produced four similar, but not identical coupes, at an estimated cost of $18,000 each. Their purpose was to enthuse and excite the public, and thankfully, they continue to do so today. Considered to be one of the greatest styling exercises ever undertaken by Packard.

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Aero Sport Coupe
Coachwork: LeBaron
Chassis Num: 1106-783-15

The Sport Coupe project was led by Packard's Head Stylist, Edward Macauley, and approved in December of 1933. The dramatic streamlined body was designed by LeBaron but built by Packard's Custom body Shop. Only 5, similar but not identical, examples were built at a price of $18,000. They were built on Packard's short wheelbase 1108 chassis and were powered by a 160 horsepower V12 engine. Only 3 examples survive, and this car, chassis number 1106-783-15, is the only one with a sunroof.

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.

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