1934 Packard Twelve Dietrich Hardtop Coupe

The Packard Twelve was, in many ways, the signature car of the Classic Era. One of the most influential and respected designers of the day was Ray Dietrich, and Packard became one of Dietrich's best customers.

Dietrich built custom bodies for Packard and these special cars have come to epitomize the ultimate in Classic styling. Every line is exquisite, starting with the graceful v-windshield, continuing with the Dietrich trademark beltline, and finishing with a superb elegantly tailored roofline and tail.

The car's engine puts out 160 horsepower from its 445 cubic inches. It is a side-valve V-12 configuration with a two-barrel Stromberg downdraft carburetor featuring an automatic cold-start. The car also has a three-speed synchromesh transmission with reverse and shaft drive with a hypoid rear axle.

Given that factory historical documentation does not exist for Packards, it is rare indeed to find a car with proof of its origins; not only does this car retain its original data tag, but it has the only known service booklet which documents the car and original engine number, original owner, and delivery details.

Just four other examples of the Dietrich Twelve exist; two in California, one in Michigan, and one in New Hampshire.