1932 Packard Twin Six 905 Convertible Victoria

Parked the car in covered storage on a farm in Fresno, California in 1948 when relocating to the eastern United States; gave instructions for its sale in 1963.

Father and son purchased the car via sealed-bid auction for roughly $1,500; removed trim hardware before transport to prevent theft and kept the car in dry storage, first at the senior Lagomarsino's San Francisco home, later at Roy's property near Suisun City.

Acquired the car in January 2001 after inspecting it in November 2000 and finding it largely original; had basic mechanical work carried out and drove it approximately 550 miles before selling. Authored a written history of the car.

Partnership of noted Packard collectors who acquired the car from Callahan.

Collector based in Littleton, Colorado, who maintained the car in its original condition before passing it to the subsequent owner.

Commissioned a thorough restoration with mechanical work by Packard specialist Lonnie Fallin and cosmetic work by Colour Restorations of Loveland, Colorado; subsequently exhibited the car at selected high-profile concours events.

Car attended in largely unrestored original condition while still owned by Jim Callahan, who drove it round-trip from Oakland.

Most recent major show appearance, exhibited in fully restored concours condition.

First of three separate CCCA judging appearances following restoration, each resulting in a flawless score.

Second of three CCCA judging appearances post-restoration.

Third CCCA judging appearance post-restoration.

Carburetor and distributor were rebuilt, oil changed, and radiator filled to recommission the car after roughly 53 years in storage; the engine started and ran smoothly on original spark plugs and ignition wiring.

Cosmetic cleaning carried out following mechanical recommissioning, revealing original double white pinstripes and black wheels beneath a later apple-green overpaint.

Comprehensive restoration undertaken by the current owner, covering full mechanical rebuilding and a cosmetic refinish returned to the original factory livery. Original surviving 1932 finishes guided the colour work; wheels were chromed rather than painted as an accepted deviation.

The survival of substantial original factory paintwork made accurate colour matching possible. A correctly stamped replacement tag was fitted over the still-present original vehicle number tag on the firewall.