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Auction archive: Lot number 113

Photo Credit: James Mann

Auction 18.08.2002
18 Aug 2002
Estimate
US$150,000 - US$200,000
Price realised:
US$128,500
Auction archive: Lot number 113

Photo Credit: James Mann

Auction 18.08.2002
18 Aug 2002
Estimate
US$150,000 - US$200,000
Price realised:
US$128,500
Beschreibung:

Photo Credit: James Mann FROM THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM B. RUGER 1933 PACKARD TWELVE 1005 CONVERTIBLE VICTORIA Chassis No. 647 21 Engine No. 901372 Two tone grey with tan leather upholstery and tan soft top Engine: V12, 445ci, 160bhp at 3,200rpm; Gearbox: three-speed manual with reverse; Suspension: front and rear, semi-elliptic leaf springs; Brakes: four wheel vacuum assisted drums. Left hand drive. The Packard Tenth Series was introduced in January 1933. Following in the wake of the dynamic Ninth Series, the new Packards were offered with a choice of three different engines: the Standard Eight, Super Eight and the newly renamed Packard Twelve. Expertly designed, engineered and built, the Packard cars for 1933 were considered to be excellent. However, the uncontrollable obstacles left by the Depression represented a huge stumbling block for all luxury firms of the early 1930s. Nevertheless, the Packard Motor Car Company and its President, Alvin Macauley did not let that hinder their drive for success. Trusting in United States President Elect, Franklin Roosevelt, the storied car maker continued to carry on with business and development. Ironically, Packard sales fell off at the beginning of 1933, due in part to the fact that the large majority of the previous year's Packards could still be found on the roads driving at speed with no problems or complaints from their owners. To solve this, a clever new marketing plan was employed. Dealers highlighted the ease of trading in the old models as well as other brands of cars for a new Packard. This proved effective as the Standard and DeLuxe car sales improved dramatically. Additionally, they renamed the Packard Twin Six from 1932 to the more recognizable Packard Twelve model for 1933. By March of that year Packard was beginning to realize some limited success from the Tenth Series cars and on the Chicago North Shore, registrations of new Packards totaled 2,481 which was more than Rolls-Royce, Duesenberg, Cord, Cadillac, Pierce-Arrow, Lincoln, Stutz and Franklin combined. At the pinnacle of the 1933 model line was the Packard Twelve. It was fast, modern, distinctive and luxurious. More than ample power was produced by the 445 cubic inch engine while handling, suspension and chassis refinements created an overall more easily operated and enjoyable car. Records show that in 1933 Packard produced only 520 twelve cylinder cars shared between two model numbers, 1005 and 1006, the latter being reserved for five and seven passenger limousines and one-off coachbuilt custom bodies. This car was first delivered by Park Avenue Packard on 21 June 1933, by coincidence the same date as Mr. Ruger's birthday. The car is clearly a much older restored example which now appears in sound condition. The well preserved bodywork has an older paint finish that is now suffering from various cracks, blemishes and scratches but is still described as being in fair condition. Likewise the red enamel is now flaking off the hubcaps. The tan leather interior was completely reupholstered a number of years ago and again this is now showing a patina of age, especially to the drivers seat. The door linings are sagging and the 'wood grained' dash has almost completely washed out. The exterior brightwork is mottled and tarnished and in pretty poor shape, especially on the luggage rack and rear lights A new tan convertible top and top boot were fitted five years ago. Nevertheless the Packard Twelve is in proper running condition and we are told that the indicated 70,459 miles are probably original to the car since new! Mr. Ruger purchased it from respected collector Mr. Knox Kershaw and it has traveled just some 200 or so miles since. We are informed that the brakes have recently been checked and on a recent test drive the Packard performed admirably. A new tan top has also been fitted with a top boot cover. This genuine Packard Twelve Convertible Victoria is a landmark motor car from the grandest era of American cla

Auction archive: Lot number 113
Auction:
Datum:
18 Aug 2002
Auction house:
Christie's
The Pebble Beach Equestrian Center
Beschreibung:

Photo Credit: James Mann FROM THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM B. RUGER 1933 PACKARD TWELVE 1005 CONVERTIBLE VICTORIA Chassis No. 647 21 Engine No. 901372 Two tone grey with tan leather upholstery and tan soft top Engine: V12, 445ci, 160bhp at 3,200rpm; Gearbox: three-speed manual with reverse; Suspension: front and rear, semi-elliptic leaf springs; Brakes: four wheel vacuum assisted drums. Left hand drive. The Packard Tenth Series was introduced in January 1933. Following in the wake of the dynamic Ninth Series, the new Packards were offered with a choice of three different engines: the Standard Eight, Super Eight and the newly renamed Packard Twelve. Expertly designed, engineered and built, the Packard cars for 1933 were considered to be excellent. However, the uncontrollable obstacles left by the Depression represented a huge stumbling block for all luxury firms of the early 1930s. Nevertheless, the Packard Motor Car Company and its President, Alvin Macauley did not let that hinder their drive for success. Trusting in United States President Elect, Franklin Roosevelt, the storied car maker continued to carry on with business and development. Ironically, Packard sales fell off at the beginning of 1933, due in part to the fact that the large majority of the previous year's Packards could still be found on the roads driving at speed with no problems or complaints from their owners. To solve this, a clever new marketing plan was employed. Dealers highlighted the ease of trading in the old models as well as other brands of cars for a new Packard. This proved effective as the Standard and DeLuxe car sales improved dramatically. Additionally, they renamed the Packard Twin Six from 1932 to the more recognizable Packard Twelve model for 1933. By March of that year Packard was beginning to realize some limited success from the Tenth Series cars and on the Chicago North Shore, registrations of new Packards totaled 2,481 which was more than Rolls-Royce, Duesenberg, Cord, Cadillac, Pierce-Arrow, Lincoln, Stutz and Franklin combined. At the pinnacle of the 1933 model line was the Packard Twelve. It was fast, modern, distinctive and luxurious. More than ample power was produced by the 445 cubic inch engine while handling, suspension and chassis refinements created an overall more easily operated and enjoyable car. Records show that in 1933 Packard produced only 520 twelve cylinder cars shared between two model numbers, 1005 and 1006, the latter being reserved for five and seven passenger limousines and one-off coachbuilt custom bodies. This car was first delivered by Park Avenue Packard on 21 June 1933, by coincidence the same date as Mr. Ruger's birthday. The car is clearly a much older restored example which now appears in sound condition. The well preserved bodywork has an older paint finish that is now suffering from various cracks, blemishes and scratches but is still described as being in fair condition. Likewise the red enamel is now flaking off the hubcaps. The tan leather interior was completely reupholstered a number of years ago and again this is now showing a patina of age, especially to the drivers seat. The door linings are sagging and the 'wood grained' dash has almost completely washed out. The exterior brightwork is mottled and tarnished and in pretty poor shape, especially on the luggage rack and rear lights A new tan convertible top and top boot were fitted five years ago. Nevertheless the Packard Twelve is in proper running condition and we are told that the indicated 70,459 miles are probably original to the car since new! Mr. Ruger purchased it from respected collector Mr. Knox Kershaw and it has traveled just some 200 or so miles since. We are informed that the brakes have recently been checked and on a recent test drive the Packard performed admirably. A new tan top has also been fitted with a top boot cover. This genuine Packard Twelve Convertible Victoria is a landmark motor car from the grandest era of American cla

Auction archive: Lot number 113
Auction:
Datum:
18 Aug 2002
Auction house:
Christie's
The Pebble Beach Equestrian Center
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