Vehicle Description
Last of the truly great Packard Twelve's!� Suicide doors, dual side
mounts, chrome wire wheels, rumble seat, AM radio, deluxe heater,
and more!� Gorgeous interior, excellent chrome, rebuilt drivetrain,
and same�former ownership of 25+ years!� Represents one of only 682
Twelve's built for 1936, and one of the few Coupe Roadsters to ever
come to market!� After the Great Depression of 1929 had crippled
American lifestyle, Packard Motor Car Company of Detroit, MI felt
buyers of their exclusive product line would require more value for
their money once on showrooms. It was decided that Senior Packard's
would become even more opulent and expensive!� Style lines improved
dramatically, and the numbered Series models continued as they
begun in 1923.� By 1931, adjustable shocks allowed for a new,
driver-operated Ride Control system.� The Twin Six twelve
cylinder-equipped vehicles were simply renamed Twelve's in 1933 and
stayed this way through their final year of 1939. With the
introduction of a new medium-priced model, which came to production
in 1935, named the 120 Model, it undeniably saved Packard from a
similar demise of�luxury brands such as Stutz, Marmon, Franklin,
Pierce-Arrow, and Duesenberg. This inexpensive Junior option was
built by more modern mass-production standards, while the Senior
cars continued to require slower, handmade traditional
craftsmanship.� Nearly 10 times as many Junior cars would be
produced.� Packard continued to be recognized as America's
strongest luxury brand the world over.�� For several reasons the
1936 model year, named the 14th Series instead of the 13th
apparently for superstitious reasons, would become one of the most
desired among serious Packard collectors.� It would be the last
year for suicide style forward opening doors, solid axle front
ends, and availability of wire spoke wheels!� The Twelve Coupe
Roadster undeniably being one of the most beautifully sculpted
Packard's of all time! We are very excited to offer this hard to
find 1936 Packard Twelve 1407 Coupe Roadster finished in Mayan
Maroon with Red pinstripe and Tan Leather interior accented
beautifully by Carpathian straight grained elm wood grained dash
and steering wheel. Powered by its original & fully rebuilt 473ci
V12 engine (#904445) producing 175 horsepower/366 ft. lbs. of
torque�mated to a 3-speed floor-shifted manual transmission with
synchromesh top two gears.� Options & features include 17" Chrome
wire spoke wheels wrapped in Michelin X 7.50R17 XCA Radial tube
type wide whitewall tires, dual side-mounted spare tires with steel
covers and Packard "see-Rite" mirrors, dual sun visors,
metal-inlayed wood door caps, Packard Deluxe AM car radio, Packard
heater, Ride Control system, dual golf bag doors with key locks,
vacuum assisted drum brakes, rear rumble seat with fold out arm
pads, interior map light, 30 gallon gas tank, and more! Our
gorgeous example showcases a 30-year old restoration that survived
exceptionally well while in the hands of its former Seattle
caretaker of 25 years! Having a proper, professional restoration
hold up this well over time supports it was done right the first
time.� The dash wood graining, seat leathers, steering wheel,
interior knobs & controls all appear in excellent condition.� The
exterior chrome is bright and smooth without and spotting or
pitting, while the paint lacquer paint has held up quite well with
only subtle signs of age upon closer inspection.� Always garaged,
and only driven and the nicest of days during the limited season
provided in the Northwest.� Today, it continues to be an excellent
driver provided with an electric fuel pump, added Antique, Inc.
turn signals, and a battery cut-off under the hood for times of
storage. According the Packard body tag attached bearing chassis
#939-223, this car sold new in February 1936 from Packard in Akron,
OH. Having made its way to the west coast later in life, with a
stop in Oregon before settling into Washington State, it was
honored with a CCCA National First Place award after being restored
(Award #1154).� A great opportunity for the astute Packard
collector looking for the last of the great Twelve's ever built!�
This Packard Twelve 2/4 Coupe Roadster would be a splendid
addition!� Please feel free to call with questions.