1934 Packard 1107 Twelve Sport Phaeton

Packard, a prestige car manufacturer, found itself in the middle of the worst economic depression to ever hit America. Coming off its first profitable year post-Depression in 1933, Packard pulled out all the stops for 1934 in a total overkill of new models, offering no fewer than 55 including this 12-cylinder dual cowl sport phaeton. It is one of two known survivors of the original 12 thought to have been produced. The cost new was $4,190.

Power is supplied by Packard's 447 cubic-inch / 160 horsepower V-12. The car was originally purchased by the Spreckle Sugar family from Earl C. Anthony Packard in Los Angeles. It was used on their sugar plantation in Hawaii at one time. The current owner acquired the car in 2003, and then set about giving it a frame-off restoration that was completed in 2005.

This 1934 Packard Dual Cowl Sport Phaeton is one of only five listed in Ed Blends' book, 'The Magnificent Packard Twelve of 1934.' The 1934 cars are generally considered a high-water mark for the Packard marque. The Spreckle Sugar family first purchased the car from the Earl C. Anthony Packard dealership in southern California and used it on their sugar Plantation in Hawaii.

The current owners bought the car in 2003 and proceeded with a full, body-off restoration after which the car was first shown in 2005. It is driven regularly and has participated in CCCA American National CARavans and many regional tours. It has won awards in many CCCA and AACA shows and respected Concours events, including Best in Class at Pebble Beach in 2005.