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The Packard Motor Car Company had many automotive 'firsts' during its long history. In addition to the 'firsts' built into the cars, the Packard factory in Detroit was the first reinforced concrete factory in the world. It was designed by Albert Kahn who later designed the Packard Proving Grounds located in Shelby Township, Michigan. The sister of the Packard brothers, Alaska Packard Davidson, was one of the first female special agents for the FBI.

Packard wore the crown as the leading luxury marque at the start of the Classic era. And with the first Packard built in 1899, it was also one of the oldest car companies in America. The company began life as the Ohio Automobile Company based in Warren, Ohio. It became the Packard Motor Car Company in 1902 and moved to Detroit in 1903.

Packard produced their first Twin Six models from 1916 through 1923. It was based on their existing straight-six engine and some components were used in the Liberty engine which powered many World War I aircraft. The second incarnation of the Twin Six was introduced in 1932 and produced 160 horsepower and 311 pounds of torque. The Twin Six name was replaced by the Twelve in 1933. There were 549 Twin Six models built which was a testament to its popularity since this was one of the worst years of the Great Depression.

The fabulous Packard Twelves were introduced in 1932 in response to the second 'cylinder war' initiated by Cadillac among American luxury car marques. Early luxury cars were powered predominately by huge displacement six-cylinder engines until Cadillac introduced a V8 in 1915. Packard responded in 1916 with the sensational Twin-Six which became the favorite of film stars, industrialists, and heads of state. The engine was replaced by the smooth running straight eight in 1924.

In 1930, Cadillac ignited another cylinder race by introducing a V12 and a V16. Packard responded with this new V12 in 1932. The V12 displaced 445.5 cubic inches developing 160 horsepower. Top speed was reportedly over 100 mph although Packard advertising modestly claimed only 85 mph.

This car is believed to have been built for Gar Wood. Mr. Wood was the first person to exceed 100 miles per hour in a boat. It is unknown how fast he drove this car. It was part of the famous Pollard Collection of Detroit for many years.

The convertible sedan coachwork formed from aluminum was courtesy of Murphy who was mainly known for building bodies for Duesenberg automobiles. This is the only one known to exist. It has a 'disappearing cowl' behind the front seat.

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1932 Packard Model 905 Twin Six Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Packard Model 905 Twin Six

(Data based on Model Year 1932 sales)
1932 Packard 905 Twin Six Convertible Victoria
Chassis#: 900569
Sold for USD$495,000
  2025 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1932 Packard 905 Twin-Six Convertible Victoria
Chassis#: 900430
Sold for USD$390,000
  2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Auburn Auction
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1932 Packard Twin Six Coupe Roadster
Chassis#: 900471
Sold for USD$692,500
  2024 Broad Arrow Auctions : Amelia
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1932 PACKARD TWIN SIX 905 COUPE ROADSTER
Chassis#: 900402
Sold for USD$324,000
  2023 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach
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1932 Packard 905 Twin-Six Convertible Victoria
Chassis#: 587–18
Sold for USD$417,500
  2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction
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1932 Packard Twin Six Convertible Victoria
Chassis#: 900404
Sold for USD$511,000
  2022 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island
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1932 Packard Twin Six Convertible Victoria
Chassis#: 900404
Sold for USD$665,000
  2021 RM Sothebys : Monterey
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1932 Packard Twin Six 905 Sport Phaeton
Chassis#: 900179
Sold for USD$204,300
  2021 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Enthusiast Auction
 
1932 Packard Twin-Six Coupe Roadster
Chassis#: 900371
Sold for USD$212,800
  2019 Bonhams : Scottsdale Arizona
 
1932 Packard Twin Six Roadster Coupe
Chassis#: 57963
Sold for USD$460,000
  2016 Mecum : Monterey
 
1932 Packard Twin Six Coupe Roadster
Chassis#: 900471
Sold for USD$1,210,000
  2016 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island
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1932 PACKARD TWIN SIX SPORT PHAETON
Chassis#: 900202
Sold for USD$342,347
  2015 Bonhams : The Frederiksen Auction
 
1932 Packard Twin Six Sport Phaeton
Chassis#: 900363
Sold for USD$330,000
  2013 RM Auctions - St John's
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1932 Packard Twin Six Model 905 Coupe Roadster
Chassis#: 579-64
Sold for USD$737,000
  2012 Gooding and Company - The Scottsdale Auction
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1932 Packard Twin Six 2/4P Coupe Roadster
Chassis#: 900049
Sold for USD$550,000
  2011 Automobiles of Arizona by RM Auctions
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1932 Packard Twin Six Coupe Roadster
Chassis#: 900049
Sold for USD$660,000
  2008 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona
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1932 Packard Twin Six Display Engine
Sold for USD$23,000
  2007 Vintage Motor Cars at Hershey
 
1932 Packard Twin Six Sport Phaeton
Chassis#: 900363
Sold for USD$462,000
  2007 RM Auctions - The McMullen Collection
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Packard Model 905 Twin Sixs That Failed To Sell At Auction

1932 Packard Model 905 Twin Six's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1932 Packard 905 Twin Six Coupe Roadster579612025 Mecum : Kissimmee$400,000$550,000$600,000
1932 Packard 905 Twin Six Coupe Roadster579612024 Mecum : Monterey$475,000$600,000$650,000
1932 Packard 905 Twin Six Coupe Roadster579612024 Mecum : Indy$500,000$600,000$700,000
1932 Packard 905 Twin Six Coupe Roadster579612024 Mecum : Kissimmee$500,000$550,000$600,000
1932 Packard Twin Six Convertible Victoria9004302023 RM Sothebys : Monterey $425,000$500,000
1932 Packard 905 Twin Six Coupe Roadster579612023 Mecum : 2023 Monterey$575,000$600,000$800,000
1932 PACKARD TWIN SIX 905 COUPE ROADSTER9004162022 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach $300,000$400,000
1932 Packard Twin Six Coupe Roadster 2019 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall   
1932 Packard Twin-Six Coupe Roadster9003712019 Worldwide Auctioneers : Pacific Grove Auction   
1932 Packard Twin Six Individual Custom Convertible Sedan by Dietrich9001042018 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale, Az. $700,000$800,000
1932 Packard Twin Six Model 905 Sport Phaeton581 152011 Gooding and Company Pebble Beach Auctions $400,000$600,000
1932 Packard Model 905 Twin Six 2009 Automobiles of Arizona$250,000$350,000$450,000

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