1934 Packard Eleventh Series Twelve Convertible Sedan (Dietrich Individual Custom)
- 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
- —Auction saleSold US$1,325,000
- 1934-04-30 →Factory deliveryUnidentified affluent West Coast women's clothing retailerpartial 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.
- → 1977Acquisition unknownHarold Crosbypartial 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.
- 1977 →Private saleHarry Rinkerfull 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.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownMr. Chenierpartial documentation
Owned the car at some point after it relocated to Northern California; no further detail given.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownMarchantpartial documentation
A contractor based in Northern California; sold the car to Lorin Tryon in the early 1960s.
- Date unknownPrivate saleLorin Tryonpartial 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.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownRoger Hendersonpartial documentation
Acquired the car following Tryon's ownership; no other details provided.
- Date unknownPrivate saleWest Coast collectorpartial documentation
Persuaded Rinker to part with the car in the late 2000s; held it for several years before selling to the present owner.
- Date unknownPrivate saleCurrent consignorpartial 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
- 1977Classic Car Club of America Grand ClassicCCCA Grand Classic, Santa BarbaraPerfect score of 100 points
First public showing under Harry Rinker's ownership; the car subsequently attained Senior status, badge number 824.
- 20162016 Pebble Beach Concours d'EleganceJudged 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
- —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.
- —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.
- —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.
- —RestorationStone 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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