1932 Packard Model 905 Twin Six Sport Phaeton

Packard produced 549 examples of the Twin Six for 1932. This example began life as a sedan. It was discovered by the McGowan brothers of Branford, Connecticut, and a short time later, given its Sport Phaeton body. In 1993, it was purchased by John McCullen who then commissioned a professional restoration. When completed, it was finished in Packards factory original 1932 color of Aztec Olive with double pinstripe. The interior was done in light tan leather with a matching canvas top and spare cover. The car rides on classic whitewall tires and there is a center-mounted Pilot Ray driving light. Also, there are twin spotlights and a single rear-mounted spare.

In 1993, the car was shown at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance where it won Class honors as well as the Most Elegant Car award. At a CCCA meet, it scored a perfect 100 points and received its Junior, Senior, and Premier badges. It has been awarded Best in Class awards at Meadowbrook, EyesOn Design, and Willistead Classic Concours d'Elegance.

In 2011, the car was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction held in Pebble Beach, Ca. It was estimated to sell for $400,000 - $600,000. As bidding would come to a close, the car would leave the sale unsold as its reserve was not met.

By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2011