1933 Packard 1005 Twelve Roadster Coupe

This Tenth Series Twelve Coupe Roadster was sold to Earle C. Anthony's Packard dealership in Los Angeles, CA on June 28th of 1933. It was purchased by violinist and big-band leader Paul Pendarvis for the sum of $3,850.

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 a 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 the buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2012