1933 Packard Tenth Series 1005 Twelve Convertible Victoria (Dietrich)
- Engine
- V12
- Colour
- Black with scarlet interior
A 1933 Packard Series 1005 Convertible Victoria, body style 3050, powered by a 445.5 cu. in. V-12 engine and riding on a 142-inch wheelbase, this Dietrich-designed coachwork example is the 15th built in its style. Believed to be one of only four authentic survivors of the Tenth Series Twelve Convertible Victorias, it retains all original numbered mechanical components and has passed through just five owners since its New York delivery in August 1933. A comprehensive restoration by Joe Cruces led to an invitation to the 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$660,000
- —Auction saleSold US$390,500
- —Auction saleSold US$390,000
- → 1933-08-12Factory deliveryPackard Motor Car Company of New York (delivery agent, Bronx)partial documentation
New vehicle delivered through this dealership on the stated date; serves as the originating distribution point for the car.
- 1933-08-12 → 1946Factory deliveryOriginal first private ownerpartial documentation
Identity not disclosed in the prose; held the car from new delivery until selling it in 1946.
- 1946 → 1968Private saleThomas Lesterpartial documentation
Ohio entrepreneur and founder of the Lester Tire Company; an early enthusiast who kept the car for approximately 22 years before passing it on.
- 1968 → 1986Private saleBenny Goldfliespartial documentation
Noted collector of the era who maintained long-term ownership of approximately 18 years before selling.
- 1986 →Private saleNewt Witherspartial documentation
California-based owner for roughly 25 years who commissioned a full restoration by Joe Cruces, with chrome work by Jerry Hjeltness; partial documentation of the restoration is on file. Car was subsequently sold to the current consignor.
- Date unknownPrivate saleCurrent consignor (fifth owner since new)partial documentation
Believed to be the fifth individual owner; had a new soft top and blackwall tires fitted after acquisition.
Competition
- 2010Packards International Circle of ChampionsInvited/admitted to circle
Car was welcomed into this recognition program shortly after completion of the Cruces restoration.
- 2011Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
Exhibited at the concours following restoration; no judged placement result is stated in the prose.
Maintenance & restoration
- —RestorationJoe Cruces
Full restoration carried out by restorer Joe Cruces, informed by research into factory-correct colours, materials, and period equipment. Partial supporting records are held in the car's file.
Chrome plating was handled separately by Jerry Hjeltness's shop in California. Work was completed during Newt Withers' ownership, prior to the 2010–2011 concours appearances.
- —BodyworkJerry Hjeltness
Chrome refinishing carried out as part of the broader restoration programme.
California-based shop; work was concurrent with the Cruces restoration.
- —Mechanical
Fitment of a new black convertible top and blackwall tyres to freshen the car's presentation.
Undertaken during the current owner's tenure after acquisition from Withers.
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