1933 Packard Twelve Individual Custom Stationary Coupe (Dietrich body, Eleventh Series, 1108)
- Engine
- 7.3L (445.5 cu. in.) side-valve V12, 160 bhp
- Colour
- Two-tone mint green
A 1933/34 Packard Series 1108 Eleventh Series Twelve Individual Custom Stationary Coupe bodied by Raymond Dietrich, one of only five known survivors of this style, and the sole example not presently confined to a private museum. Delivered new in November 1933 to Mrs. A.J. Eken of New Jersey — likely wife of Empire State Building contractor Andrew Jackson Eken — the car passed through several distinguished Packard collectors before undergoing a meticulous restoration that culminated in a First in Class and the Most Elegant Closed Car award at the 2005 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$4,180,000
- 1933-11-02 →Factory deliveryMrs. A.J. Ekenfull documentation
Car likely commissioned specifically for this owner rather than built as a showroom model; believed to be the wife of Empire State Building contractor Andrew Jackson Eken, with addresses in both Morristown and Madison, New Jersey.
- 1957-08-27 →Private saleCharles Earle Theallfull documentation
Purchased from Valerie Motors in Mamaroneck, New York; ownership documented in a published reference work on Packard Twelves; spent over four decades working on restoration in a purpose-built, door-less garage intended to deter theft and curious onlookers.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownRalph Maranopartial documentation
Acquired the car from the Theall Estate; described as the first in a series of notable modern Packard enthusiasts to have owned this vehicle.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownCarmine Zeccardipartial documentation
Commissioned the restoration through Stone Barn Restorations of Alpha, New Jersey, though the project was ultimately completed under the following owner.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownJ. Frank Ricciardellipartial documentation
Acquired the car mid-restoration and had the work completed by Stone Barn Restorations; restoration debuted at the 2005 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance to considerable acclaim.
Competition
- 20052005 Pebble Beach Concours d'EleganceFirst in Class; CCCA Award of Excellence; Most Elegant Closed Car
The car's debut following restoration; judges regarded the combination of authentic finish and panel fit as exceptional.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
Long-term partial restoration work carried out by Charles Earle Theall personally over more than four decades in a specially constructed, sealed garage.
Work was ongoing at the time of his death and was not completed during his ownership.
- —RestorationStone Barn Restorations
Full professional restoration undertaken by Stone Barn Restorations; commenced for one owner and completed for another. Extended storage had kept the body in good condition, allowing panels and paint to be fitted with minimal repair work. Correct two-tone mint green livery was researched from the original Individual Custom sales manual, original upholstery samples confirmed materials and weave, and period photographs guided the color choices.
Workshop located in Alpha, New Jersey. The completed result was judged to the highest standard at Pebble Beach in 2005.
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