1932 Packard Ninth Series Twin Six Dietrich Individual Custom Convertible Sedan

Purchased new via the Earle C. Anthony dealership in Southern California; the acquisition was publicized in the San Francisco Chronicle in October 1932. The car may have been intended as a gift for actress Ruby Keeler.

Held the vehicle for roughly 14 years; during this period the car was lightly restyled around 1934 by Pasadena coachbuilders Bohman and Schwartz.

Prominent West Coast collector of Classic Era Packards who undertook a meticulous restoration returning the car to its original 1932 appearance in two-tone blue; original identification tags were deliberately preserved. The acquisition was described in a 1964 Motor Trend column.

Brief custodian following the Crosby sale; passed the car along shortly afterward.

Atlanta, Georgia-based owner who held the car for a short period before it moved to New Mexico.

Engineer based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and dedicated early collector; kept the car for nearly four decades. In 1974 the car was photographed alongside retired designer Raymond Dietrich, a personal friend.

Long-standing Packard enthusiast who purchased through RM Classic Cars; commissioned a fresh restoration by Stone Barn Automobile Restoration in Vienna, New Jersey, reviving original factory paint and interior finishes.

Acquired as his final Dietrich Individual Custom Packard; kept in regular use with careful mechanical and cosmetic upkeep throughout his tenure.

Exhibited following the Crosby restoration in two-tone blue returning the car to its 1932 specification.

Driving component associated with the Pebble Beach week; completed without issue ahead of the concours judging.

Second class victory at Pebble Beach, achieved after the Stone Barn restoration; returned nearly 50 years after its first appearance there.

First of two class victories at this event.

Second class victory at this event.

One of two CCCA Senior judgings resulting in a perfect score; collectively earned Senior badge number 3085.

Second perfect CCCA judging result; badge number 3085 confirmed.

The car was lightly restyled to reflect contemporary 1934 fashion, receiving skirted front fenders and a hoodline extended rearward to the base of the windshield, echoing the styling of that year's Individual Custom Packards.

Work attributed to the Pasadena coachbuilders in a typed article included in the car's file.

A fresh comprehensive restoration undertaken after the Crosby work was deemed to have aged sufficiently to warrant renewal. Original factory paint traces and matching interior leather discovered during disassembly were used to guide colour matching. Original structural and identification components were retained.

Commissioned by David Kane; the restored car debuted at the 2012 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.

A thorough restoration returning the car to its original 1932 configuration and applying a two-tone blue colour scheme. Original number tags and body plates were deliberately preserved throughout the process.

Carried out by Harold Crosby to a high standard; restoration was complete in time for the 1963 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.

Ongoing routine mechanical and cosmetic upkeep maintained to a high standard during current ownership.

Car kept in regular use as well as show condition during the Andrews tenure from 2017 onward.