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1933 Packard 1005 Twelve news, pictures, and information | ||
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This was the second year for the new V-12, 445.5 cubic inch engine developing 160 horsepower. The factory claimed a sustained 100 mph was well within the new V-12's capabilities, but that was under test conditions; the 160-hp engine usually ran out of breath at about 90 mph. At 60 to 70 mph, it was whisper quiet and highly refined.
Lavine Restoration of Nappanee, IN, completed a 2002 restoration.
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Packard had re-introduced a twelve-cylinder car in 1932 as the 'Twin Six' but changed that designation to simply the 'Twelve' for 1933 - the Tenth Series Packard.
In the early 1930s, Packard was the most sought after luxury quality automoible made in America. Dusenbergs were considered equal in quality, but cost three to four times as much. This car was the first of the 50 12-cylinder convertible coupes made in 1933, indicated by the serial number 693-11. It was displayed at that year's Chicago Auto Show and was restored in 2005.
The 1005 series Packards were built on a 142-inch wheelbase chassis. Body styles that were offered included this handsome convertible coupe, which was sold new by the famed west coast Packard dealer Earl C. Anthony of Los Angeles. For 1933 only 520 total Packard Twelve's were sold. It's estimated 50 of those were convertible coupes; 16 survive today.
The 1933 V-12 coupe sold new for $4,500. It weighed 5,500 lbs with a 142 inch wheelbase. It came with a 445 cubic-inch engine generating 160 horsepower. There were 50 V-12 Convertible Coupe Roadsters produced in 1933. This car was delivered on January 27, 1933 in Los Angeles, California. It is one of 14 accounted for.
The current owners purchased the car several years ago and are completing a total restoration of the car. It has been a winner at many concours events throughout the country. Final restoration of this car occurred in 2004-2005. Prior restoration (1984-1987) was limited to 80 percent of the vehicle. Sixteen 1933 Packard Twelve's in this style are registered by the Classic Car Club of America.
This V-12 Convertible Coupe rides on a 142-inch wheelbase, weighs in at 5,160 pounds and originally cost $4,000.
 |  | Touring Chassis Num: 1005 14 Engine Num: 901317 |
| Sold for $275,000 at 2009 Gooding & Company. | ||
The Tenth Series of Packards were available in two models, the 1005 that rode a wheelbase that measured 142-inches, and the 1006 which had a 147-inch wheelbase. Between these two versions, there were around 520 examples of the twelve-cylinder Tenth Series cars produced.
Differences between the 9th and 10th series cars were many, such as more rounded bodies due in part to their window glass being moved. This re-positioning made it flusher with the exterior surface and Packard claimed it reduced noise by as much as 50-percent.
There were 244 examples of the Model 1005 cars produced in 1933, and this example is a 1005 Twelve Touring and wears body number 630. It has seating for up to seven individuals which it can do through the use of jump seats that fold down from the rear surface of the front seats. Many believe that this may be the sole example of a Packard 1005 Touring car ever produced. It was the 14th example of the twelve-cylinder 1005 produced, and it was delivered to its first owner on March 25th of 1933. Since the late 1970s, it has had only two owners. It was shown at the Classic Car Club of America's Rocky Mountain Grand Classic in July of 1984 where it scored 98 points.
Near the close of 1984, it was sold to its current owner; it has not been shown outside the mid-west since that time. It has been shown at a few local concours events and at the Meadow Brook Concours.
It is painted in two-tone color scheme of navy blue and white paint. The undercarriage and wheels are light blue highlighted by identically toned pinstripes along the fenders and hood. There are whitewall tires and a Packard swan hood ornament.
There are four-wheel vacuum-assisted mechanical drum brakes, a three-speed synchromesh gearbox, and a 67-degree, L-head, V-12 engine that displaces 446 cubic-inches.
In 2009, this 1005 Twelve Touring Packard was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction held in Scottsdale, Arizona where it was estimated to sell for $350,000 - $450,000. The lot was sold for the sum of $275,000 including buyer's premium.
By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2009
 |  |  | Club Sedan |
 |  |  | Sport Phaeton Chassis Num: 901241 Engine Num: 64113 |
| High bid of $120,000 at 2009 RM Auctions. (did not sell) Sold for $159,500 at 2010 RM Auctions. | |||
The Tenth Series Packard Twelve models rested along two basic wheelbase lengths, able to accommodate an array of factory-built and custom body designs. There were nine possible body styles available on the 142-inch Model 1005 chassis. The 147-inch Model 1006 was graced by three open and three closed designs by Dietrich, plus a number of custom bodies by Brunn and other coachbuilders of the era. Production was limited, totaling just 520 examples.
The Five-Passenger Sport Phaeton was priced from $4,090 and weighing nearly 5,200 pounds. It has an older restoration that remains highly presentable in modern time. There is a tan cloth top, a tan interior and a number of period accessories including a grille guard, dual Pilot-Ray lamps, dual side-mounted spare tires, dual spotlights and a rear-mounted luggage rack.
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 $300,000 - $400,000. As bidding came to a close, the lot failed to sell after reaching a high bid of $120,000.
The car returned to auction in 2010 at RM Auctions Amelia Island sale in Florida. The estimate was set at $200,000 - $275,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $159,500, inclusive of buyer's premium.
By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2010
 |  |  | Roadster Coupe Chassis Num: 63937 |
| High bid of $225,000 at 2009 RM Auctions. (did not sell) | |||
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.
By Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2009
 |  |  | Convertible Victoria Coachwork: Dietrich |
 |  |  | Roadster Coupe Chassis Num: 901348 |
| Sold for $291,500 at 2012 Gooding & Company. | |||
The car was sold in 1945 to Californian Lloyd Langworthy. Two years later, the car was passed to his son Robert when he reached driving age. The car was changed back to his father's name in the 1950s when Robert was conscripted into military service. By 1958, ownership reverted back to Robert.
In the mid-1970s, the car was treated to a professional restoration and finished in brown and beige color combination. In 1976, Robert Langworthy displayed the car at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance where it earned a class award.
Around 15 years later, the Packard was sold to Larry Harvey. In the early 1990s, the car was treated to a complete mechanical rebuild. During the process, the car was equipped with a high-speed rear end and the engine was rebuilt with a long-stroke crankshaft as well as a host of internal improvements.
Mr. Tom Moretti discovered this car in 1994 and purchased it with the intent of making it his preferred driver. Since then, it has traveled over 20,000 miles.
In 1995, it won a First Place in Primary at a CCCA Grand Classic in Indiana, achieving 98.5 points. Later that year, the Packard earned a First Place in the Senior division at an Illinois Grand Classic with 99.5 points. In 1996, the Coupe Roadster scored a remarkable 99 points in Premier. In 1998, after a two-decade absence, Mr. Moretti enjoyed the pleasure of returning the Coupe Roadster to the lawn at Pebble Beach.
The engine is a 67-degree 473 cubic-inch L-head fitted with a Single Stromberg EE-3 Downdraft Carburetor delivering an estimated 200 horsepower. There is a three-speed synchromesh manual gearbox and four-wheel vacuum-assisted mechanical drum brakes.
In 2012, this vehicle was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. The car had an estimated value of $350,000 - $425,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $291,500 inclusive of buyer's premium.
By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2012
 |  |  | Roadster Coupe Chassis Num: 901454 |
| Sold for $352,000 at 2012 RM Auctions. | |||
Two years later, Mr. Dunkel and his bride-to-be sold the Twelve in order to purchase a 1936 Cadillac Series 60 Sedan. The car remained in California until Mr. Dunkel was able to re-locate it and once again purchase it in mid-January of 1968. The car was later restored to its former glory. In 1994, it completed the CCCA Pacific Northwest CARavan.
The current owner acquired the Twelve soon after in 1995. It won the AACA's Thomas McKean Tour Trophy in 2001. AACA First Junior and Senior Awards followed in 2002 and 2010 respectively. The Twelve has also completed a trio of AACA Glidden Tour events in Georgia, Michigan and Virginia.
In 2012, the car was offered for sale at the RM Auction's Amelia Island sale. It was estimated to sell for $250,000 - $300,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $352,000 inclusive of buyer's premium.
By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2012
 |  |  | Club Sedan Engine Num: 901229 |
| Sold for $110,000 at 2012 RM Auctions. | |||
In 2012, the car was offered for sale at the St. Johns sale presented by RM Auctions. It was estimated to sell for $80,000 - $130,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $110,000 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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 1933
Packard
models |
| Packard 1001 Standard Eight |
| Packard 1002 Standard Eight |
| Packard 1004 Super Eight |
| Packard 1006 Twelve |
| Packard Twelve |
| Similar Vehicles | |
 | 1933 Cadillac 355 C Eight |
| Similar Automakers | |
| Auburn | Daimler |
| Delage | Delahaye |
| Duesenberg | Hispano Suiza |
| Hudson | Isotta |
| Peerless | Pierce Arrow |
| Talbot-Lago | Voisin |
| Similarly Priced Vehicles from 1933 |
| Pierce Arrow Model 1242 Twelve ($3,796-$4,365) |
| Cadillac 355 C Eight ($2,700-$4,145) |
| Packard 1006 Twelve ($4,085-$7,034) |
Average Auction Sale: $212,143 |
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