1933 Packard 1006 Twelve Individual Custom Sport Phaeton (LeBaron-style recreation)
- Engine
- 7.3L side-valve V12, single Stromberg two-barrel downdraft carburetor, 160 bhp
- Colour
- Deep mink silver
A recreation of the rare Packard Eleventh Series Twelve Individual Custom Sport Phaeton, built by renowned restorer Fran Roxas on a genuine 1933 Series 1006 Twelve chassis and engine, believed to be the fourth such recreation he completed. Finished in mink silver with coordinated leather interior, the car faithfully replicates the original LeBaron-built design attributed to stylist Edward Macauley. It was shown at the 2002 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, winning Best in Class in the European and American New Coachwork category.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$583,000
- → 2000Acquisition unknownFran Roxaspartial documentation
Roxas built this car himself as one of several Sport Phaeton recreations and kept it as his personal vehicle until selling it near the end of 2000.
- 2000 →Private saleProminent American Classics collectorpartial documentation
Acquired from Roxas in late 2000 and maintained the car in good condition within an established collection of American classic automobiles.
Competition
- 20022002 Pebble Beach Concours d'EleganceBest in Class
Entered in the European and American New Coachwork category; also participated in the Tour d'Elegance with a strong showing.
Maintenance & restoration
- —RestorationFran Roxas
Full construction of a Sport Phaeton body on a 1933 Packard Series 1006 Twelve chassis, replicating the original 1934 LeBaron design with period-correct styling details, finished in mink silver with matching leather interior and period-style wheel covers.
Believed to be the fourth such recreation built by Roxas, fabricated to match the craftsmanship standards of the original 1934 production cars.
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