1933 Packard 1006 Twelve Convertible Sedan

This 1932 Packard Twin Six Individual Custom Convertible Sedan by Dietrich, Inc. was originally owned by Al Jolson. Jolson was a singer, dancer, and actor and was given the nickname 'The World's Greatest Entertainer.' He recorded more than 200 records, appeared in dozens of films and plays, and was in a talking movie. Mr. Jolson took delivery of this Packard from Los Angeles Packard dealer Earle C. Anthony for the sum of $6,600. The car was finished in grey with a dark tan leather interior and a tan top. It came equipped with twin side-mounted spares with metal covers, chrome wire wheels, blackwall tires, and a Packard's Goddess of Speed radiator ornament.

In 1940, the car suffered engine problems and was put into storage in a Los Angeles garage until 960 when it was purchased by Harold Crosby, who undertook a full restoration. During his ownership, the car was shown at the Pebble Beach Concours in 1963, where it won Best in Class, American Classic Open, as well as reserve winner overall. In 1968, the car was sold to classic car dealer Leo Gephardt. A short time later, it was sold to Ben Massell of Atlanta, Georgia. it was sold to Bob Figgens of New Mexico in 1972, who retained the car for nearly 4 decades.

By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2011