Vehicle Description
To be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sotheby's Santa Monica event, June
24, 2017.
Estimate:
$185,000 - $225,000 US
One of only a handful of Packard Twelve Club Sedans built
Beautiful frame-off restoration
2012 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance contender
CCCA Full Classic
Ideal CARavan entrant with stout power
Includes refurbished and rare wood spoke wheels for exhibition
The newest and finest Packard's of 1934, the 11th Series, displayed
the beautiful lines that contributed to making Packard one of
America's most distinctive and respected motor cars in the Classic
Era.
One of only handful of 1934 Packard Twelve Club Sedans built, this
car is arguably the best example of its kind in existence. The
Packard is driven by the respected 160 horsepower, 445.5 cubic inch
V-12 engine that is paired with a three-speed manual transmission
that contributes to a welcoming driving experience. The car is
fitted with numerous options that includes dual side-mounted and
covered spares, luxurious interior appointments, period-correct
luggage and trunk, a Packard column-mounted radio that receives six
stations with its antenna fitted under a running board, original
dual Pilot Ray lights, plus the jack and tools.
The Packard received a complete, frame-off restoration in 2012 and
was rewarded with exhibition at the 2012 Pebble Beach Concours
d'Elegance. The height of its evolution in 1934, this Packard has
the best of both worlds as it can be shown on its wooden wheels
with cloisonnes hubcaps or toured extensively with its stout Twelve
engine using its wire wheels if needed. Recognized by the Classic
Car Club of America as a Full Classic, this comfortable closed
passenger car would provide the perfect platform for the entire
family on the CCCA's popular CARavans.
First delivered to Chicago on September 25, 1933 according to its
accompanying cowl tag, this Packard is also an Antique Automobile
Club of America National First Prize winner and confirms the
quality of its presentation. This is a quite uncommon Packard;
reliable sources show that the 11th Series (Models 1106, 1107 and
1108) only accounted for 435 cars in 1934, built on over a dozen
different body styles.
To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction,
please visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/.
