1933 Packard Twelve Coupe Roadster, Tenth Series
- Engine
- V12
A 1933 Packard Twelve coupe roadster from the Tenth Series, notable as the fifth such body style produced that year. Delivered on 14 February 1933 through Earle C. Anthony's Los Angeles dealership, the car retains its original body, engine, and chassis. After a period in England, it returned to the United States in 1971 and was owned for decades by Arizona collector Bob Larrabee, who participated in the 1984 Great Race with it. A full restoration followed that event, and the car has been carefully maintained since.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$445,000
- → 1933-02-14Factory deliveryEarle C. Anthony dealershipfull documentation
Famous Los Angeles Packard dealership that delivered the car new on Valentine's Day 1933. Original firewall vehicle tag confirms this transaction.
- → 1971Acquisition unknownMalvern Holdingspartial documentation
London-based entity that held the car prior to 1971, suggesting the vehicle spent time in the UK before being returned to the US.
- 1971 → 2006Private saleBob Larrabeepartial documentation
Arizona businessman and car collector who actively used the vehicle in club activities and arranged a full restoration after the 1984 Great Race.
- 2006 →Acquisition unknownNeil DeAtleypartial documentation
Personal friend of previous owner who maintains the car as part of his private collection; had previously co-driven the Packard in the 1984 Great Race.
Competition
- 1984Great Race1984 Great RaceDriver: Bob Larrabee
Second running of the cross-country endurance event; co-driven by Neil DeAtley. A full restoration followed the car's participation.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1984Restoration
A comprehensive restoration was carried out following the car's participation in the Great Race, bringing it to the condition in which it has since been presented.
The car has been carefully kept in good order since this restoration, continuing through its subsequent ownership.
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