1933 Packard Twelve Convertible Victoria, Series Eleven, 1107 chassis (147-inch wheelbase)
Vehicle number 747-22 is a 1934 Packard Eleventh-Series Twelve Convertible Victoria on the 147-inch-wheelbase 1107 chassis — one of fewer than ten known surviving examples in this body style. Originally delivered to Milan in March 1934, reportedly for that year's auto show, it passed through Italian and American ownership before receiving a cosmetic restoration in the early 2000s. The car retains its original chassis frame, engine, steering box, and body tag, and has earned senior judging awards from both the CCCA and AACA.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$308,000
- → 2000Acquisition unknownDr. Veniero Molaripartial documentation
Turin-based enthusiast who carried out the first restoration and held the car for many years; documented as owner in a 1972 reference work. Despite residing in Italy, he was an active CCCA member and occasionally attended events in Pennsylvania.
- 2000 →Private saleDavid Kanepartial documentation
Longtime Packard collector who brought the car to the United States and commissioned a fresh cosmetic restoration through Stone Barn of Vienna, New Jersey.
- → 2003-05-01Acquisition unknownCarmine Zeccardipartial documentation
New Jersey-based owner from whom the next buyer purchased the car in May 2003.
- 2003-05-01 →Private saleCharles J. Notopartial documentation
Current long-term owner; car has been a centrepiece of the Noto Collection and shown at multiple judged events with strong results.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownJohn Groendykepartial documentation
Noted collector based in Enid, Oklahoma who held the car after the cosmetic restoration was finished.
Competition
- 2003Antique Automobile Club of AmericaAACA Senior First Prize — Hershey 2003Senior First Prize
Judged event at Hershey, Pennsylvania; car earned top senior class recognition in 2003.
- 2009Classic Car Club of AmericaCCCA Metro Region Grand Classic 2009Primary First Prize — 98.75 points
High-scoring primary class win at this regional CCCA judging event.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
Original restoration of the car carried out under the direction of its first known owner, Dr. Veniero Molari, during his long period of ownership.
Timing not specified beyond falling within the pre-2000 ownership period.
- —RestorationStone Barn
Comprehensive cosmetic restoration commissioned by David Kane following the car's importation to the United States, executed by respected specialists Stone Barn.
Workshop located in Vienna, New Jersey; work completed before the car passed to John Groendyke. Described as still presenting in excellent overall condition, though light wear is visible on engine-bay and chassis surfaces.
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