1933 Packard 1005 Twelve Convertible Victoria

In competition with Cadillac's V12 and V16, Packard reintroduced a twin-six for 1932 and called it a twelve-cylinder car in 1933. By 1934 it displaced 445.5 cubic inches, produced 160 horsepower, and was said to be good for 100 mph, which some experts believe is a bit optimistic. In spite of its size, the Packard engineers took pride in designing it to be so quiet that you could not hear it idling.

Packard initiated major changes in styling and chassis design for 1933 including a 'V' style radiator, skirted fenders, and thermostatic shutters. About 244 12-cylinder Packards of 10 different body styles were produced for that year.

This car was sold new at Packard of New York, Bronx Division. It was then purchased by a very early car collector, Bennie Goldflies, who kept it for about 25 years. He then sold it to another collector, Tom Lester of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, who also had it for about 25 years. Then it went to a California collector for another 25 years. This is a very low ownership for this original 12-cylinder Dietrich Packard. It has recently had a freshened restoration.