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Packard Twelve's were long, stately cars. Eleven body styles were offered on a 142-inch wheelbase. They were powered by a 445.5 cubic inch engine, with 160 horsepower, which had a top speed of 90 mph.
The current owner purchased the car in 1998 and began the restoration in September 2000 to be ready for Pebble Beach 2003, where it took First in Class.
 |  |  | Factory Custom Coupe Chassis Num: 737-24 Engine Num: 902412 |
| Sold for $105,600 at 2006 RM Auctions. | |||
It is finished in a dark blue with a light blue pinstripe accenting the curves and body lines. It has dual side mounted spare tires with whitewall tires, V-shaped headlights, twin fender mounted accessory lights and an exhaust heater. The exhaust heater sent the heat from the muffler to the floor of the passenger compartment.
By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2007
 |  |  | Chassis Num: 902172 |
| Sold for $533,500 at 2006 RM Auctions. | |||
By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2008
 |  |  | Touring Car |
The City of New York owned this car until the 1950s, when it was purchased by Leo Gephart. Mr. Gephart, in turn, sold it to James Dougherty of Indianapolis, who sold it to the current owner in 2005. A complete restoration was completed in 2007.
This car was originally purchased by the City of New York in 1934. Its primary use was as a parade car for such dignitaries as President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, New York Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia, the World Champion New York Yankees and other celebrities of the time.
This 1934 Packard 1107 Twelve 7 Passenger Touring Car was the last to feature the classic swept fender lines as future models would use the streamlined look. The front end featured a V-shaped radiator and matching headlights and fender lights. The interior is equally as elegant, with a walnut trim and many luxurious appointments.
Packard offered a wide array of body-styles for the Twelve Series in 1934, but the Rumble Seat Coupe Roadster was considered the most desirable and rare. There are now only twenty examples known to have survived the test of time. A total of fifty had been produced in 1934.
The City of New York continued to use this car until the 1950's when it was purchased by Leo Gephart, who in turn sold it to James Dougherty of Indianapolis, Indiana. Mr. Doughtery owned the car until the current owner purchased it in October of 2005. Upon taking possession of this car, he immediately began a body-off restoration which was completed by the summer of 2007.
 |  |  | Runabout Speedster Model 1106 Coachwork: LeBaron |
 |  |  | Dietrich Hardtop Coupe Coachwork: Dietrich |
Dietrich built custom bodies for Packard and these special cars have come to epitomize the ultimate in Classic styling. Every line is exquisite, starting with the graceful v-windshield, continuing with the Dietrich trademark beltline, and finishing with a superb elegantly tailored roofline and tail.
The car's engine puts out 160 horsepower from its 445 cubic-inches. It is a side-valve V-12 configuration with a two-barrel Stromberg downdraft carburetor featuring automatic cold-start. The car also has a three-speed synchromesh transmission with reverse and shaft drive with a hypoid rear axle.
Given that factory historical documentation does not exist for Packards, it is rare indeed to find a car with proof of its origins; not only does this car retain its original data tag, but it has the only known service booklet which documents the car and original engine number, original owner, and delivery details.
Just four other examples of the Dietrich Twelve exist; two in California, one in Michigan, and one in New Hampshire.
 |  |  | Convertible Coupe |
The new twelve was a clean sheet design, introduced in 1932. The early history of this particular 1934 Pierce-Arrow is not known, however, at some point during the 1950's it joined the Harrah's Automobile Collection in Reno, Nevada.
In the mid 1980's, this car was purchased by a California Collector. The process of restoration began in the 1990's with a variety of well respected artisans participating in the project. During the chassis restoration, a set of high speed gears were fitted in order to permit relaxed cruising at today's highway speeds. The car is well equipped, including dual side mounted spares with metal covers, rumble seats, and of course, the famed Pierce-Arrow archer mascot.
Pierce Arrow club records indicate that just four of these remarkable 12-cylinder convertible coupes remain.
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
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
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 1934
Packard
models |
| Packard 1100 Eight |
| Packard 1101 |
| Packard 1104 Super Eight |
| Packard 1105 Super Eight |
| Packard 1106 Twelve |
| Packard 1107 Twelve |
| Packard 1108 Twelve |
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| Delage | Delahaye |
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| Hudson | Isotta |
| Peerless | Pierce Arrow |
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Average Auction Sale: $812,900 |
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