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1934 Packard Eleventh Series Twelve Convertible Sedan (Dietrich Individual Custom)

902047roadUnited States
Engine
Modified L-head V12, 445.5 cu in (~7.3L), 160 bhp
Colour
Packard Blue with brown leather interior and black cloth top

A 1934 Packard Eleventh Series Twelve Convertible Sedan bodied by Dietrich Inc. as one of approximately ten Individual Custom open four-door examples produced, of which seven are believed to survive. Delivered new in Seattle on 30 April 1934, it passed through several notable West Coast owners before entering the collection of Harold Crosby, longtime Pebble Beach Concours chief judge for American Classics, who completed a restoration in two-tone green. After more than three decades with collector Harry Rinker, including a perfect CCCA Grand Classic score, the car received a further comprehensive restoration by Stone Barn Automobile Restoration and was judged 'Without Flaw' at the 2016 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.

Ownership

  1. Auction sale
  2. 1934-04-30 →Factory delivery
    Unidentified affluent West Coast women's clothing retailer
    partial documentation

    Delivered via Packard Seattle Co. on 30 April 1934; described as a prosperous woman who operated upscale clothing shops on the West Coast. Car reportedly participated in early Seattle parades.

  3. → 1977Acquisition unknown
    Harold Crosby
    partial documentation

    Noted early Packard Twelve collector and Pebble Beach chief judge of American Classics; completed the restoration in a two-tone green finish and had the engine rebuilt by Packard Twelve specialist Charlie Last.

  4. 1977 →Private sale
    Harry Rinker
    full documentation

    Newport Beach collector who acquired the car in summer 1977; kept it for over 30 years, regularly driving it. The car was featured in the Packard Cormorant periodical and in Edward J. Blend's reference book on 1934 Packard Twelves during his tenure.

  5. Date unknownAcquisition unknown
    Mr. Chenier
    partial documentation

    Owned the car at some point after it relocated to Northern California; no further detail given.

  6. Date unknownAcquisition unknown
    Marchant
    partial documentation

    A contractor based in Northern California; sold the car to Lorin Tryon in the early 1960s.

  7. Date unknownPrivate sale
    Lorin Tryon
    partial documentation

    Long-serving co-chair of the Pebble Beach Concours; purchased the car from Marchant in the early 1960s and had craftsman Tom Lillibridge restore the rear bodywork to original specification.

  8. Date unknownAcquisition unknown
    Roger Henderson
    partial documentation

    Acquired the car following Tryon's ownership; no other details provided.

  9. Date unknownPrivate sale
    West Coast collector
    partial documentation

    Persuaded Rinker to part with the car in the late 2000s; held it for several years before selling to the present owner.

  10. Date unknownPrivate sale
    Current consignor
    partial documentation

    Owner of a distinguished collection with notable Dietrich Individual Custom Packards; commissioned a full restoration by Stone Barn Automobile Restoration in Vienna, New Jersey, finished in Packard Blue with brown leather and black cloth top.

Competition

  1. 1977Classic Car Club of America Grand Classic
    CCCA Grand Classic, Santa Barbara
    Perfect score of 100 points

    First public showing under Harry Rinker's ownership; the car subsequently attained Senior status, badge number 824.

  2. 2016
    2016 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
    Judged without flaw

    First concours appearance following the Stone Barn restoration; owner states the car has not been exhibited at any further events since.

Maintenance & restoration

  1. Bodywork

    A period modification by a California customiser had added a built-in trunk to the rear; craftsman Tom Lillibridge subsequently restored the rear bodywork to original specification using another surviving example of the same body style as reference.

    Work was undertaken during Lorin Tryon's ownership, likely in the early-to-mid 1960s.

  2. Restoration

    Harold Crosby completed a full restoration, finishing the car in a distinctive two-tone green colour scheme.

    Completed prior to the car's sale to Harry Rinker in summer 1977.

  3. Engine rebuild

    The V-12 engine was overhauled by Charlie Last, a recognised specialist in Packard Twelve powertrains.

    Carried out during Harold Crosby's ownership, in conjunction with the restoration.

  4. Restoration
    Stone Barn Automobile Restoration

    A thorough ground-up restoration was completed by Stone Barn Automobile Restoration, finished to a high standard in Packard Blue with brown leather upholstery and a black cloth hood, believed to reflect the car's original colour scheme.

    Commissioned by the current consignor after acquiring the car; the car was subsequently judged without flaw at the 2016 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.

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