1934 Packard 1107 Twelve Touring

This seven-passenger Packard 1107 Touring car was sold by the Packard Motor Car Company of New York on March 30th 1934. It is believed to be the 11th example of approximately 200 produced and was originally purchased by the City of New York and retained as an official municipal vehicle for parades and visiting dignitaries. It was reportedly in use until the early 1950s. Around that time, Leo Gephart purchased the Packard Twelve out of New York and subsequently sold it to James and Ruth Dougherty of Indianapolis, IN.

In 2004, Tom Moretti discovered the Packard at an auction in Indiana. At the time it was not in running order, but still retained its original components and was an excellent restoration candidate. After the car's restoration, it was brought to the 2007 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance where it captured First in Class. It went on to win class awards at Amelia Island and Meadow Brook.

In 2012, this car was offered for sale at Gooding & Company's Scottsdale, Arizona auction. It was estimated to sell for $400,000 - $550,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $473,000 inclusive of the buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2012