1934 Packard 1107 Twelve Coupe Roadster

This example of the Eleventh Series of the Packard Twelve features a rare 1107 coupe roadster body (on chassis 739-33). It was first owned by Edward Meckel of Schwenksville, Pennsylvania, who retained the car for nearly 40 years, until 1973. Ironically, Meckel lived less than 10 miles away from the home of the Packard's current owner. In 1996, following a comprehensive restoration, the car placed First in Class at the Pebble Beach Concours, and it was featured in The Magnificent Packard Twelve of Nineteen Thirty-Four by Edward J. Blend, documenting the car's history. Still in excellent operational condition, this car is driven regularly and was a participant in the Pebble Beach Motoring Classic.

The early history of this Packard 1107 Convertible Coupe Roadster is not fully known, but in late 1994 or early 1995, it was purchased from Mr. Joe Morgan by collector David E. Kane of New Jersey. At the time the odometer is believed to have shown 35,000 miles. The car was given a restoration by Stone Barn Automotive Restorations of Vienna, New Jersey in the mid-1990s. Upon completion, it was shown at the 1996 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance where it won Best in Class (Packard 1933-1941 Open). At the 1998 Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) Eastern Grand National at Towson, Maryland it scored 100 points and won a 1st place award. The Packard then went on to earn a 1st in the Premier Division in CCCA competition in 2000 among other honors.

The present owner purchased the car in November 2006. In his care, it was returned to CCCA competition at the annual meeting in Century City, California in 2007. It was judged there at 100 points and was also runner-up for Best in Show voting at the event.

The engine and transmission were completely rebuilt in 2008-2009 with receipts totaling almost $40,000 and in early 2009 the car was treated to a major cosmetic freshening along with additional mechanical repair and maintenance for a further total of nearly $30,000.

In February of 2013, it was shown at the Packard International Membership Meet in Orange, California where it received a stunning 249.75 out of a possible 250 points in judging and won the Best Pre-War Open award.

Currently, the car is finished in green paint with a tan leather interior and beige canvas roof.

By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2013