1934 Packard Eleventh Series 1101 Eight Coupe Roadster
- Colour
- Deep crimson red
A 1934 Packard Eleventh Series 1101 Eight coupe roadster, reportedly the ninth example built in this body style, first sold by a Connecticut dealer on 9 August 1934. Traditionally associated with film actress Arline Judge, the car later passed through Florida and Connecticut ownership before undergoing a thorough restoration by LaVine Restorations between 1998 and 1999. The result earned notable recognition on the concours circuit, including a perfect 100-point score at the CCCA Michigan Grand Classic and reportedly 15 First in Class awards.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$134,400
- 1934-08-09 →Factory deliveryArline Judgepartial documentation
Reportedly purchased via the Fonda Motor Car Company in Connecticut; reportedly connected to a period photo of her with a matching model, though no definitive documentary proof ties this specific car to her.
- 1983 →Private saleDr. Robert Woolfittpartial documentation
Virginia-based Packard enthusiast who commissioned a full restoration by LaVine Restorations of Indiana between 1998 and 1999, in deep crimson with tan interior; showed the car extensively thereafter.
- → 2018Private saleNew York collectorpartial documentation
Acquired from Dr. Woolfitt; identity not specified in the prose.
- 2018 →Private saleCurrent ownerpartial documentation
Dedicated Packard enthusiast who has maintained the car in well-preserved condition within a private collection for roughly six years.
- Date unknownRay Gallifordpartial documentation
Owned the car while based in Orlando, Florida.
- Date unknownJohn Yanickpartial documentation
Held the car back in Connecticut after its Florida period.
Competition
- 1999Packard Opus Centenary — 2nd in Class2nd in Class
100th-anniversary Packard Opus held in Warren, Ohio; car shown shortly after its LaVine restoration was completed.
- 1999Classic Car Club of America Grand ClassicCCCA Michigan Grand Classic100-point score
Achieved a perfect score approximately one month after the Packard Opus event; contributed to the car earning CCCA Senior status.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1999RestorationLaVine Restorations
Comprehensive restoration completed over 1998–1999, finished in a deep crimson red with a tan interior and matching cloth top.
Work carried out in Nappanee, Indiana, by a specialist firm noted for Packard restorations; the result subsequently earned numerous concours honours including a perfect CCCA score.
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