1933 Packard Tenth Series V-12 Individual Custom All-Weather Town Car Landaulet by LeBaron
- Engine
- 7.3L side-valve V12 with two-barrel downdraft carburetor, 160 bhp
A 1933 Packard Tenth Series V-12 (Series 1006) Individual Custom All-Weather Town Car with landaulet coachwork by LeBaron, this is believed to be the sole surviving example of approximately three such bodies built on the 148-inch chassis. Delivered new to a Philadelphia family, it passed through several collectors' hands before receiving a comprehensive body-on restoration under current ownership. The car earned second in class at the 2009 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance and a perfect score at the 2010 CCCA Grand Classic.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$374,000
- 1933 →Factory deliveryMrs. Aron E. Carpenterpartial documentation
Original purchaser, based in Philadelphia; her husband and son led a petroleum and specialty-chemical firm. Car remained with the family for roughly 22 years.
- → 1955InheritanceCarpenter family (daughter-in-law of original owner)partial documentation
The original owner's daughter-in-law held the car within the family until selling it after approximately 22 years of combined family ownership.
- 1955 → 1956Private saleGilbert Christensenpartial documentation
Purchased from the Carpenter family; retained the car for roughly one year before selling.
- 1956 →Private saleAl Dumrosepartial documentation
A Packard enthusiast from Corrales, New Mexico, who drove the car from Philadelphia to his home state after purchase.
- 1974 →Private saleBill Dillmanpartial documentation
Based in Fairfield, Connecticut; owned the car for over two decades.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownA.L. Valentinepartial documentation
One of several owners during a period of custody in New Mexico and California.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownTom Lesterpartial documentation
Held the car during the New Mexico and California ownership period, preceding the 1974 sale.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownGene Perkinspartial documentation
Described as a prominent Packard specialist; owned the car after Dillman and prior to the current consignor.
- Date unknownPrivate saleCurrent owner (consignor)partial documentation
Commissioned a thorough body-on restoration covering paint, chrome, engine, upholstery, and top; also adjusted the rear axle ratio to suit touring use. Carefully documented all original identification markings.
Competition
- 2008Colorado Region Big Sky CARavan
Participated as a driving event rather than a static display, demonstrating the car's capability as a road-going vehicle.
- 20092009 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance2nd in class
- 2010Classic Car Club of America Grand Classic2010 CCCA Grand Classic, Hickory Corners100-point score
- 2010Classic Car Club of America2010 Gilmore Museum ExperienceCCCA Trophy recipient
Award presented at the Gilmore Museum event in the same year as the Grand Classic appearance.
- —Antique Automobile Club of AmericaAACA Senior Award judgingSenior Award
- —Antique Automobile Club of AmericaAACA National Award nominationNational Award nominee
Maintenance & restoration
- —Modification
The rear axle ratio was altered from the original 4.69 to 4.07 to improve touring performance during long-distance driving events.
Described as the only significant departure from the car's original specification.
- —Restoration
A full body-on restoration was carried out encompassing a fresh paint application, re-chroming of brightwork, a complete engine rebuild, and fitting of a new folding top and new interior upholstery throughout. All original body panels, fenders, and structural timber were retained.
Commissioned by the current owner after acquisition. Relevant identification numbers were documented, including the factory proving-ground tag dated 18 July 1933.
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