1934 Packard 1107 Twelve Convertible Victoria

Packard introduced its Eleventh-Series Twelve in August 1933, and among the various body styles on offer was the Convertible Victoria perched on a 147-inch wheelbase (1107 platform). It is believed that this example was the 12th example constructed, and upon competition, was sent across the Atlantic and delivered in Milan, Italy in March 1934, reportedly for that year's auto show.

Dr. Veniero Molari of Turin acquired the car and undertook its original restoration. After many years, the car was sold in 2000 and returned to the United States and into the care of collector David Kane, who undertook a fresh cosmetic restoration performed by Stone Barn of Vienna, New Jersey. When the work was completed, it was purchased by John Groendyke of Enid, Oklahoma, then passed to Carmine Zeccardi of New Jersey, from whom Charles J. Noto purchased it in May 2003. In 2024, it was offered for sale at auction from the Noto Collection.

This Packard was shown at the CCCA Metro Region Grand Classic of 2009, where it was judged a Primary First Prize winner with 98.75 points. It was also an Antique Automobile Club of America Senior First Prize winner at Hershey.

By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2025