1932 Packard Twin Six Individual Custom Sport Phaeton by Dietrich

Well-regarded private collection that has held the car since 2012.

Possibly the original owner; relocated to South Africa on a diplomatic posting in the late 1930s, taking the Packard with him, where it remained for roughly three decades.

Discovered the car during a visit to Johannesburg around 1967 or 1968 and brought it back to the United States, keeping it for an extended period.

Oxford, Maine collector who negotiated purchase from Hull after learning the car existed. Commissioned restorer Beaver to transfer the Dietrich body onto a superior low-mileage 1932 Twin Six chassis he already owned.

Acquired body 5494 mid-restoration from Bahre in exchange for body 5493 plus a cash adjustment; completed the remaining paintwork and final assembly, then used the car actively on tours and events.

Reacquired body 5494 from Dewey in the early 1990s in exchange for a 1932 Super Eight production phaeton plus a cash difference, exercising his right of first refusal.

Purchased the car before Bahre could begin freshening work; promptly commissioned RM Auto Restoration to undertake a comprehensive, concours-grade restoration targeting a Pebble Beach victory.

Acquired the car following its successful concours campaign.

Debut appearance after the full RM Auto Restoration; the award is regarded as second only to Best of Show at that event.

The original Twin Six sport phaeton coachwork was transferred onto a new 1938 Packard Twelve chassis; the upper cowl and windshield were integrated into the new cowl, a torpedo-style rear section was added, and contemporary pontoon fenders were fitted.

Restorer Beaver carried out the structural timber and metalwork required to remount body 5494 on Bahre's exceptional low-mileage 1932 Twin Six chassis, reverting the car toward its original specification. Work was halted before paint and final assembly.

Restoration was incomplete when the car changed hands; the remaining finishing work was carried out by the subsequent owner.

Dick Dewey completed the remaining work left unfinished by Beaver, primarily paint application and final assembly, before using the car on tours.

RM Auto Restoration carried out a comprehensive, concours-grade restoration commissioned by Lee Herrington. Custom dark violet paint was selected after evaluation of dozens of options, and leather was specially dyed in a complementary taupe shade.

The stated goal was a Best of Show-level result at Pebble Beach; the car debuted in 1997.