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1932 Packard Model 906 Twin Six Navigation
On October 29th of 1929, the Stock Market Crash sent the United States into The Great Depression. This day would become known as Black Tuesday. Soon, the depression spread to Europe and every part of the world. Prices fell by 40 to 60 percent on most products, crops, and items being sold. The Great Depression persisted for many years, ending at different times in different countries.
In the automotive market, the marques that suffered the most during this era were the luxury car segment that catered entirely to the upper class. The small pool of buyers dwindled even further during this time. Competition became very fierce as luxury brands began dropping prices and offering a wide variety of options just to entice buyers. At the top of the luxury car market was Packard, who introduced some of their greatest classic automobiles during this time.
In response to The Great Depression and the mounting competition from other marques, Packard introduced their V12 Twin Six with a wide range of elegant custom bodies. They also brought the coach-building craft in-house, where they could control the cost, quality, and the design. This allowed Packard to increase margins and operating efficiency. Many of the designs were still outsourced to such prominent design studios as Dietrich.
The V12 Twin Six was marketed for the upper class and continued Packard's tradition of creating large, powerful, stylish, and luxurious automobiles. This series was announced on June 23rd of 1931.
Packard weathered through the Great Depression in better form than some other marques because it was in good financial standing and had a good cash position. By the close of the 1930s, Franklin, Marmon, Ruxton, Stutz, Peerless, Duesenberg, Stearns-Knight, and Pierce-Arrow had all gone out of business.
The Senior Packard cars for which Dietrich Inc created custom bodies, were known as 'V-Windshield custom Dietrichs'. The standard Packard cars were constructed on 142-inch wheelbases. The Dietrich Individual customers sat atop of a 174.5-inch wheelbase.
This 1932 Packard Twin Six Sport Phaeton with coachwork by Dietrich, Inc., was offered for sale at the 2007 RM Auctions held in Amelia Island, Florida. The car was estimated to sell between $1,750,000 - $2,000,000. It is powered by a 445 cubic-inch side valve V12 engine with Stromberg downdraft carburetion and is capable of producing 160 horsepower. There is a three-speed synchromesh gearbox and four-wheel adjustable vacuum-assisted brakes. The elegant Sport Phaeton body sits atop a 147.5-inch wheelbase.
This vehicle has a rear windshield that is activated by a mechanism that can raise or lower it from its hidden compartment. Once in the raise position, a pair of side wings swing out and hook into place. Even in the raised position, the doors can be opened or closed.
The original owner of this vehicle is unknown. It is believed that around twelve vehicles, at most, were ever constructed with the sport phaeton body. Of the seven that have made it into the modern era, only five were constructed on the larger chassis. Two were built in 1932.
At the auction, this was one of the highlights of the show. It had a selling price of $1,650,000.By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2007
In the automotive market, the marques that suffered the most during this era were the luxury car segment that catered entirely to the upper class. The small pool of buyers dwindled even further during this time. Competition became very fierce as luxury brands began dropping prices and offering a wide variety of options just to entice buyers. At the top of the luxury car market was Packard, who introduced some of their greatest classic automobiles during this time.
In response to The Great Depression and the mounting competition from other marques, Packard introduced their V12 Twin Six with a wide range of elegant custom bodies. They also brought the coach-building craft in-house, where they could control the cost, quality, and the design. This allowed Packard to increase margins and operating efficiency. Many of the designs were still outsourced to such prominent design studios as Dietrich.
The V12 Twin Six was marketed for the upper class and continued Packard's tradition of creating large, powerful, stylish, and luxurious automobiles. This series was announced on June 23rd of 1931.
Packard weathered through the Great Depression in better form than some other marques because it was in good financial standing and had a good cash position. By the close of the 1930s, Franklin, Marmon, Ruxton, Stutz, Peerless, Duesenberg, Stearns-Knight, and Pierce-Arrow had all gone out of business.
The Senior Packard cars for which Dietrich Inc created custom bodies, were known as 'V-Windshield custom Dietrichs'. The standard Packard cars were constructed on 142-inch wheelbases. The Dietrich Individual customers sat atop of a 174.5-inch wheelbase.
This 1932 Packard Twin Six Sport Phaeton with coachwork by Dietrich, Inc., was offered for sale at the 2007 RM Auctions held in Amelia Island, Florida. The car was estimated to sell between $1,750,000 - $2,000,000. It is powered by a 445 cubic-inch side valve V12 engine with Stromberg downdraft carburetion and is capable of producing 160 horsepower. There is a three-speed synchromesh gearbox and four-wheel adjustable vacuum-assisted brakes. The elegant Sport Phaeton body sits atop a 147.5-inch wheelbase.
This vehicle has a rear windshield that is activated by a mechanism that can raise or lower it from its hidden compartment. Once in the raise position, a pair of side wings swing out and hook into place. Even in the raised position, the doors can be opened or closed.
The original owner of this vehicle is unknown. It is believed that around twelve vehicles, at most, were ever constructed with the sport phaeton body. Of the seven that have made it into the modern era, only five were constructed on the larger chassis. Two were built in 1932.
At the auction, this was one of the highlights of the show. It had a selling price of $1,650,000.By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2007
2018 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $375,000-USD $425,000
Sale Price :
USD $374,000
2015 RM Sotheby's Hershey Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $375,000-USD $475,000
Sale Price :
USD $440,000
2007 Vintage Motor Cars at Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $1,750,000-USD $2,000,000
Sale Price :
USD $1,650,000
1932 Packard Model 906 Twin Six Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Packard Model 906 Twin Six
(Data based on Model Year 1932 sales)
1932 Packard Twin Six Individual Custom Convertible Sedan by Dietrich Chassis#: 900245 Sold for USD$1,050,000 2021 RM Sothebys : Monterey | ![]() ![]() |
1932 Packard Twin Six Individual Custom Sport Phaeton in the style of Dietrich Chassis#: 900362 Sold for USD$374,000 2018 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | ![]() ![]() |
1932 Packard Twin Six Individual Custom Sport Phaeton in the style of Dietrich Chassis#: 900 362 Sold for USD$440,000 2015 RM Sotheby's Hershey Auction | ![]() ![]() |
1932 Packard Twin Six Individual Custom Convertible Sedan by Dietrich Chassis#: 900104 Sold for USD$840,000 2014 RM Auctions - Amelia Island | ![]() ![]() |
1932 Packard Individual Custom Eight Convertible Coupe Chassis#: 194206 Sold for USD$313,500 2012 RM Auctions - Monterey | |
1932 Packard Individual Custom Twin Six Sport Phaeton Chassis#: 900331 Sold for USD$946,000 2012 RM Auctions - Monterey | ![]() ![]() |
1932 Packard Model 906 Twin Six Sold for USD$1,650,000 2007 Vintage Motor Cars at Amelia Island | ![]() ![]() |
1932 PACKARD 906 DIETRICH SPORT PHAETON Sold for USD$275,000 2007 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale 2007 |
Packard Model 906 Twin Sixs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1932 Packard Model 906 Twin Six's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1932 Packard Twin Six Individual Custom Sport Phaeton by Dietrich | 900331 | 2019 RM Sothebys : Monterey | $750,000 | $950,000 | |
1932 Packard Twin Six Individual Custom Convertible Sedan by Dietrich | 900104 | 2018 RM Sothebys : Hershey | $600,000 | $750,000 | |
1932 Packard Twin Six 906 Individual Custom Convertible Sedan | 900245 | 2017 Gooding & Co. : Scottsdale, AZ | |||
1932 Packard Dual Cowl Phaeton | 2013 Mecum Auctions Monterey | $500,000 | |||
1932 Packard Twin Six 906 Sport Phaeton Dietrich Style | 2012 Leake Auctions Tulsa | $295,000 |
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1932 Packard Model 906 Twin Six
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