473ci L-Head V-12 Engine
Single Dual-throat Stromberg Carburetor
160bhp at 3,200rpm
3-Speed Manual Transmission
Semi-Elliptical Leaf Spring Suspension
4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes
*Desirable 'Top-of-the-Line' Twelve Cylinder Packard in open configuration
*Well-documented history, formerly part of well-known Classic Era Collections
*Recent comprehensive restoration by noted Packard specialist Robert Escalante
*A full CCCA Classic eligible for the finest Concours d'Elegance events
*Among the most technically advanced and collectible Pre-War cars ever produced
THE TWELVE CYLINDER PACKARD
As strange as it seems to us some 90 years on, it was perfectly logical during the late 1920s that Detroit was fully engulfed in what would later be called the 'Cylinder Wars'. The leading manufacturers of the day competed to see which could be declared 'king of the hill' when it came to the multi-cylinder luxury car market. Cadillac, Auburn, Franklin, Lincoln and Pierce-Arrow all brought out 12-cylinder models in the early- to mid-1930s, just as the Depression took a stranglehold on the world's economy. As Packard was generally acknowledged to have marketed the world's first production V-12 with the 1916 "Twin Six", when their later twelve was introduced in 1932 it quickly became a standard by which others were measured. Its 67° V-block gave it the kind of smooth balance expected of a Packard and indeed when standing by one at idle, it is difficult to discern if it is running or not, such is its level of refinement.
By 1933, with the introduction of the tenth's series Packard and the top line twelve-cylinder cars dubbed simply 'Packard Twelve', the Packard Motor Car Company really had an amazing product, yet further improvements were incorporated on the cars such as improved cooling, a better clutch and smoother suspension. Today this era of Packard production is considered among the very best and most desirable, not just as far as Packard models go, but generally speaking all Classic Era automobiles.
THE MOTORCAR OFFERED
This impeccable Packard Twelve dating from very much the zenith of Packard production benefits from fascinating and well-documented history, great pedigree in terms of having retained its original major components since new, and recent extensive restoration work performed by a noted Packard specialist. According to the ID plate, this 1933 Packard Twelve Model 1005 Coupe Roadster was delivered new on June 14th, 1933, to Thompson Motor Co of Beverly Hills, California. It was one of just 50 such examples made that year. The ownership history picks up in 1951 when the car was purchased by Pasadena, California resident E.C. 'Charlie' Last, a trained Packard mechanic with great experience having worked at the local official Packard dealer from shortly after World War one. Mr. Last would go on to become one of the best-known Packard specialists back in the 1950s when these cars started becoming collectible, and became the proprietor of E.C. Last Automotive in Alhambra, California. He was well-known for his fabulous engine work and specialized in twelve-cylinder Packard engines.
Mr. Last would restore this Packard while carrying out subtle, tasteful upgrades to the car, including substituting the standard mechanically operated brake system to a hydraulic system - exactly as Packard introduced just a few years after this car was made - presumably sourced from a 1937 or 1939 Packard. He would also fit 16-inch wheels in order to lower the car's center of gravity, all which is described in the May 1958 Motor Trent magazine feature of this very car. The Packard Twelve would sell to Mr. Walter Shearer in 1973, another noted Southern California-based Classic Era car collector, and paperwork documenting this transaction can be found in the comprehensive history file. Shearer had other great cars, including Model J Duesenberg, and surely understood the importance and desirability of the 40-year-old Packard at the time. Mr. Shearer would change the wheels back to the original 17-inch configuration, while carrying out further work to the car and proudly it at the 1989 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. A Mr. Terry Johnson of Englewood, Colorado would acquire the car in 1998. Comprehensive restoration work was carried out while in Mr. Johnson's ownership, which included a rebuild of the original V-12 engine and refinishing and repainting the original Coupe Roadster bodywork. This work was completed in 2012, and the Packard would then pass through the hands of fellow Englewood, Colorado resident Mr. Nasser Shariat, before joining the Southern California-based consignor's prominent collection of exceptional Classic Era collector cars in 2015.
Expecting only the very best in his cars, he would entrust the Packard Twelve with Packard specialist Robert Escalante of Santa Ana, California. Mr. Escalante carried out a comprehensive restoration which included fitment of a new interior and convertible top, while chrome and brightwork was refurbished and mechanical systems received attention as needed. Receipts from this work is neatly detailed in the history file. Today this spectacular top-of-the-line Tenth Series Packard Twelve Coupe Roadster presents in exertional Concours-quality condition, with the beautiful Deep Burgundy bodycolor highly polished and neatly accented by the recently re-trimmed tan interior, with matching tan convertible top and top cover. The chrome and brightwork is in stunning condition, and the engine compartment thoroughly detailed and correctly presented. A CCCA First Prize Winner in national competition badge is affixed, testimony to the quality of this Packard Twelve. The comprehensive history file accompanying the sale of the car is trimmed with receipts dating back to the 1970s, old magazine articles featuring the car and many photos.
Any 12-cylinder Packard is a special car, offering refinement and style, exemplars of the highest achievement of one of the best American marques. This Tenth Series 1005 Coupe Roadster - cared-for by true Packard enthusiast and aficionados since it was just a few decades old – is a splendidly restored and maintained American true classic, proven in Concours competition and ready for further show triumphs, touring in the grandest of style or a bit of both.
473ci L-Head V-12 Engine
Single Dual-throat Stromberg Carburetor
160bhp at 3,200rpm
3-Speed Manual Transmission
Semi-Elliptical Leaf Spring Suspension
4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes
*Desirable 'Top-of-the-Line' Twelve Cylinder Packard in open configuration
*Well-documented history, formerly part of well-known Classic Era Collections
*Recent comprehensive restoration by noted Packard specialist Robert Escalante
*A full CCCA Classic eligible for the finest Concours d'Elegance events
*Among the most technically advanced and collectible Pre-War cars ever produced
THE TWELVE CYLINDER PACKARD
As strange as it seems to us some 90 years on, it was perfectly logical during the late 1920s that Detroit was fully engulfed in what would later be called the 'Cylinder Wars'. The leading manufacturers of the day competed to see which could be declared 'king of the hill' when it came to the multi-cylinder luxury car market. Cadillac, Auburn, Franklin, Lincoln and Pierce-Arrow all brought out 12-cylinder models in the early- to mid-1930s, just as the Depression took a stranglehold on the world's economy. As Packard was generally acknowledged to have marketed the world's first production V-12 with the 1916 "Twin Six", when their later twelve was introduced in 1932 it quickly became a standard by which others were measured. Its 67° V-block gave it the kind of smooth balance expected of a Packard and indeed when standing by one at idle, it is difficult to discern if it is running or not, such is its level of refinement.
By 1933, with the introduction of the tenth's series Packard and the top line twelve-cylinder cars dubbed simply 'Packard Twelve', the Packard Motor Car Company really had an amazing product, yet further improvements were incorporated on the cars such as improved cooling, a better clutch and smoother suspension. Today this era of Packard production is considered among the very best and most desirable, not just as far as Packard models go, but generally speaking all Classic Era automobiles.
THE MOTORCAR OFFERED
This impeccable Packard Twelve dating from very much the zenith of Packard production benefits from fascinating and well-documented history, great pedigree in terms of having retained its original major components since new, and recent extensive restoration work performed by a noted Packard specialist. According to the ID plate, this 1933 Packard Twelve Model 1005 Coupe Roadster was delivered new on June 14th, 1933, to Thompson Motor Co of Beverly Hills, California. It was one of just 50 such examples made that year. The ownership history picks up in 1951 when the car was purchased by Pasadena, California resident E.C. 'Charlie' Last, a trained Packard mechanic with great experience having worked at the local official Packard dealer from shortly after World War one. Mr. Last would go on to become one of the best-known Packard specialists back in the 1950s when these cars started becoming collectible, and became the proprietor of E.C. Last Automotive in Alhambra, California. He was well-known for his fabulous engine work and specialized in twelve-cylinder Packard engines.
Mr. Last would restore this Packard while carrying out subtle, tasteful upgrades to the car, including substituting the standard mechanically operated brake system to a hydraulic system - exactly as Packard introduced just a few years after this car was made - presumably sourced from a 1937 or 1939 Packard. He would also fit 16-inch wheels in order to lower the car's center of gravity, all which is described in the May 1958 Motor Trent magazine feature of this very car. The Packard Twelve would sell to Mr. Walter Shearer in 1973, another noted Southern California-based Classic Era car collector, and paperwork documenting this transaction can be found in the comprehensive history file. Shearer had other great cars, including Model J Duesenberg, and surely understood the importance and desirability of the 40-year-old Packard at the time. Mr. Shearer would change the wheels back to the original 17-inch configuration, while carrying out further work to the car and proudly it at the 1989 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. A Mr. Terry Johnson of Englewood, Colorado would acquire the car in 1998. Comprehensive restoration work was carried out while in Mr. Johnson's ownership, which included a rebuild of the original V-12 engine and refinishing and repainting the original Coupe Roadster bodywork. This work was completed in 2012, and the Packard would then pass through the hands of fellow Englewood, Colorado resident Mr. Nasser Shariat, before joining the Southern California-based consignor's prominent collection of exceptional Classic Era collector cars in 2015.
Expecting only the very best in his cars, he would entrust the Packard Twelve with Packard specialist Robert Escalante of Santa Ana, California. Mr. Escalante carried out a comprehensive restoration which included fitment of a new interior and convertible top, while chrome and brightwork was refurbished and mechanical systems received attention as needed. Receipts from this work is neatly detailed in the history file. Today this spectacular top-of-the-line Tenth Series Packard Twelve Coupe Roadster presents in exertional Concours-quality condition, with the beautiful Deep Burgundy bodycolor highly polished and neatly accented by the recently re-trimmed tan interior, with matching tan convertible top and top cover. The chrome and brightwork is in stunning condition, and the engine compartment thoroughly detailed and correctly presented. A CCCA First Prize Winner in national competition badge is affixed, testimony to the quality of this Packard Twelve. The comprehensive history file accompanying the sale of the car is trimmed with receipts dating back to the 1970s, old magazine articles featuring the car and many photos.
Any 12-cylinder Packard is a special car, offering refinement and style, exemplars of the highest achievement of one of the best American marques. This Tenth Series 1005 Coupe Roadster - cared-for by true Packard enthusiast and aficionados since it was just a few decades old – is a splendidly restored and maintained American true classic, proven in Concours competition and ready for further show triumphs, touring in the grandest of style or a bit of both.
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