1934 Packard Twelve Eleventh Series, Style 738 2/4-Passenger Coupe
- Engine
- V12 (twelve-cylinder), displacement unspecified
- Colour
- Metallic blue
A 1934 Packard Eleventh Series Twelve, body style 738 (2/4-passenger coupe on the 142.5-inch wheelbase 1107 chassis), this is the sixteenth example built and one of only eight authenticated survivors of the model. Retaining its original body, engine, and chassis, it has a documented history stretching back to a restoration in the late 1950s, subsequent careful long-term ownership, and a rebuilt twelve-cylinder engine. It participated in the 1961 Indianapolis 500 Parade and later appeared at the 2013 Pebble Beach Motoring Classic.
Ownership
- —Auction saleEstimate US$325,000 – US$375,000
- → 1964Acquisition unknownArt Isles Jr.partial documentation
Indiana-based owner during whose tenure the car underwent an early restoration. He used the Packard in the 1961 Indianapolis 500 Parade.
- 1964 → 1995Private saleRobert Ortenburgerfull documentation
Oklahoma owner who later retired with the car to La Jolla, California; the vehicle was documented in a specialist publication during his ownership, noted for its metallic blue finish.
- 1995 →Private saleDon Searspartial documentation
Noted Packard enthusiast who acquired the car from Ortenburger and subsequently sold it on to Engquist, then later reacquired and sold it again to Kane.
- Date unknownPrivate saleRichard Engquistpartial documentation
McPherson, Kansas owner who carried out a personal rebuild of the twelve-cylinder engine and had the interior retrimmed before the car returned to Sears.
- Date unknownPrivate saleDavid Kanepartial documentation
Bernardsville, New Jersey collector who drove the Packard extensively over nearly two decades, accumulating more than 15,000 miles on various tours and events.
Competition
- 1961-05-27Indianapolis 500 Parade
The car served as a parade vehicle, transporting actress Jayne Mansfield during the pre-race festivities while still in Isles' ownership.
- 20132013 Pebble Beach Motoring ClassicDriver: David Kane
Participated as a touring entry under Kane's ownership as part of the car's active use on major classic motoring events.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Engine rebuild
The V12 engine was fully rebuilt to a high standard by the owner himself.
Work performed by Richard Engquist of McPherson, Kansas during his ownership.
- —Bodywork
The passenger compartment upholstery was renewed during the same ownership period as the engine rebuild.
Carried out by or under the direction of Richard Engquist.
- —Restoration
A comprehensive restoration was carried out while the car was owned by Art Isles Jr., bringing it back to high standard.
Described as having taken place in the late 1950s; precise year not given.
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