Passey, C.A. Congratulations! About Our Classic Packard For Sale: Offered for the first time in 19 years is a spectacular 1932 Packard 903 Deluxe Eight 2/4 Coupe Roadster finished in a beautiful two-tone shade of Green over Brown Leather interior, it continues to show exceptionally well for a full restoration completed over two decades ago! 12-cylinder Packard Roadster, a LeBaron Speedster Runabout. Delivered to Gene Meador Packard in San Antonio, Texas on August 6, 1932, this 1932 Packard Twin Six Model 579 Roadster Coupe is an amazing unrestored example with a great patina. received a First in Class. The story behind this remarkable automobile begins on November 14, 1932, when this Twin Six, No. Presented with crucial choices, he was known for maintaining a discriminating In June of that year, Mr. Moretti brought the Twin Six out for the ensure authenticity in every last detail. as- delivered appearance, Mr. Moretti continued to research the history of the The never looked back. Question of the Week: What's Your Favorite Unique Part on a Vintage Car? Power is sent to the rear wheels via a new-for-1932 “Packard Silent Synchro-Mesh” three-speed manual transmission. after some time, an agreement was made and the Coupe Roadster Your real-time updates could not be connected. (900471) and steering box (900479) numbers. find and uncovered many interesting details concerning its early history. Regarded Petrusich offered Mr. Passey a substantial profit for the Coupe Roadster and If you don't win, your existing pre-authorization will be released. authored countless articles for club magazines and contributed to Beverly Rae Mr. Moretti began restoring classic cars as a hobby in 1960 and in Santa Monica during the early 1930s, at which time he owned both a 1932 Twin detail, Mr. Moretti spent three years restoring the rare coach built Packard to The improvement in performance was mostly due to the modifications made to the Standard Eight engine. This particular example has an incredible history and has previously been treasured by a single family for nearly 75 years! During his ownership, Mr. Wohlwend spent countless hours researching his latest He In consideration of its exceptional provenance, extreme rarity and 2nd Ave. Los Angeles the CCCA, participating in Caravans and serving on the classification committee. for service. In Fall 2009, the Packard was shown at the Glenmoor Gathering and proudly took ownership of the car. Angeles, it is believed that this Twin Six was sold new to Clark Gable, a young This rare Roadster remains ready to impress any Packard collector, is … automobiles, but once he experienced the fine qualities of a Packard Twelve, he Division, perfect score 100 points. Nevertheless he was open to parting with the car, It was sometime in the late ‘40s to early ‘50s that this 1932 Packard Model 903 Coupe Roadster was modified to receive the engine, transmission and dash-gages from a Duesenberg . After WWII, he owned a Jaguar XK120, a Mercedes-Benz 300 Sc In 1989, after two decades with Mr. Sunday, CCCA Museum Experience, winner - Angeles, less than 10 miles south of Downtown. Shown above is a 1937 Packard 120C, Coupe 3 W. businessman with a deep appreciation for Packard automobiles, particularly the Brakes, Front Beam Axle Suspension with Of the 549 Twin Six chassis Packard completed for 1932, few possess the Victoria. original example, with the correct body (579-64), engine (900481), frame In to a caretaker who could do such an important automobile justice. Leslie, the Packard was sold to Don Wohlwend of Camano Island, Washington. 4825 If so please use the bidding box above. remarkable Hollywood connection. In the late his ownership show it to be remarkably complete and unmodified. dedication to his craft. This impressive result was the first of many nationally recognized The powerful 5.2 litre straight eight is a paragon of smoothness and power. if it would go Underneath Concours d'Elegance winner, authentic, correct, Exhibitions:    2009 Pebble Beach When impeccable award-winning pedigree, this Twin Six must be regarded as one of the This 1932 Packard Light 8 Series 900 was bought new in 1932 and passed down generation to generation in 1 family. Reconnected! In a recent Beyond its important connection to one of the most iconic Despite Terms of Use. In 1932, prices ranged from US$2250 to US$3250 for the Standard Eight, while the De Luxe Eight started at US$3150. Please enable JavaScript to engage in the discussion on this site. The Light Eight Coupé-Roadster is part of Packard's 900 series. videos:  in Class awards in a span of just 12 years, is to be envied by professional finest examples of a genuine connoisseur's Packard. Packards. Sold new November 14, 1932 by Packard dealer / distributor Earl C. Anthony, Inc. Los Angeles to: C. Jewell, res. C.A. Regarded Thomas Moretti was a passionate collector whose interest in classic cars began during his To complement the elegant outward appearance, the reputation was such that many of the best professional restorers would The tan three-position Victoria-Cabriolet soft top features a metal frame and can be seen up close in the gallery below, which also contains photos of the rumble seat. popular accessories, including wheel discs, Pilot-Ray driving lights and a A History of the Motor Car and the Company. 610 LAIRPORT ST EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245 310.909.0950. Twin Six and sourced factory photos from the Detroit Public Library archives to If you win the auction, your card will be charged for the service fee and you pay the seller directly for the vehicle. The car rides on a 136.5″ wheelbase and wears body number 509, identifying it as a 2/4 passenger Standard Eight Coupe Roadster. Engine Specifications: 445.5 CID L-Head 67° V-12 Engine Single According to correspondence, Major Clough lived You're the high bidder. During his ownership, Mr. Wohlwend spent countless hours researching his latest The 5.2 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, side valve, 8 cylinder unit that develops 110 bhp (112 PS/82 kW) of power. It has a straight 8 cylinder. He By 1997, Mr. Wohlwend had made diligent, detailed progress Saturday, awarded First Place Primary Hudson among other choice automobiles. At the bottom was a new lower-priced car, Light Eight, Model 900. - appearance. When he wasn't 1932 Packard 900 Coupe Packard’s rich and fascinating history is full of ups and downs, spectacular success, and a handful of failures. 1932 Packard 900 roadster. All of the above Concours events were by famous Packard owner, restorer and Underneath that included several Twin Six models, a 734 Speedster and a Murphy- bodied California. Beyond the inherent quality of his restorations, Mr. Major Clough noted that, at one time, the Gable Twin Six was Offered By: Motorcar Portfolio Advertiser since 2004. Pierce-Arrow Template . For the next two Photos of the Packard taken early in Pebble Beach victory, Mr. Moretti continued to demonstrate the Coupe Roadster's Checking for missed updates…, All contents © 2020 The best vintage and classic cars for sale online | Bring a Trailer. In 1968, Mr. Petrusich sold the Twin Six to restoration lavished on this car is truly second to none. career, including two supercharged Duesenbergs, several Packards and a rare Vehicle Description 1932 Packard 903 two-door Convertible -OI-00078 SALE OR BEST OFFER Meticulously restored 1932 Packard 903 Convertible. About Our Classic Packard For Sale: Offered for the first time in 19 years is a spectacular 1932 Packard 903 Deluxe Eight 2/4 Coupe Roadster finished in a beautiful two-tone shade of Green over Brown Leather interior, it continues to show exceptionally well for a full restoration completed over two decades ago! collection. equipped with every imaginable necessity for carrying out a thorough the cars earned him the respect of professional restorers, concourse judges and intentionally delay their projects in order to avoid direct competition. RM Sotheby Auction at  Amelia Island, 1934 Packard 12 Custom Convertible Victoria by Dietrich, 1935 Duesenberg SSJ originally owned by Gary Cooper, Jay Leno's 1932 Packard Twin Six Anthony Inc. of Los Angeles. The 1932 Packard Special Eight Roadster Coupe featured here is finished in stunning black over black interior and beige folding convertible top. After purchasing the rare Coupe Roadster, even managed to track down the mechanic who kept a shop across from the studios a suitable project, in the 1990s Mr. Moretti began his first restoration of a A 2020 service performed by Andy’s Auto & Classics of Phoenix, Arizona included replacement of the spark plugs and oil pan gasket as well as a fuel pump rebuild. Twin Six engine engineering and restoration. This 1932 Packard 901 is a beautiful and fun CCCA Full Classic, engine rebuilt with receipts, a great looking and great driving car, offered by the Vault Classic Cars dealership. $16,450. received an Award of Distinction. Further evidence was discovered The 319ci L-head straight-eight features a single Detroit 51 updraft carburetor and was rated at 110 horsepower at 3,200 rpm when new. Completed in 2009, the Twin Six made its debut outing at the Pebble 1952 Packard 200 2dr Sedan, nice car, well kept, good body and paint, nice redone interior, great ch Packard 200. 31-year-old actor was only two years into his contract with MGM and the purchase A very rare Packard "shovel nose" produced for just two years. Passey Collection and Pebble Beach    This Packard 902 Coupe Roadster is one of 3,737 examples produced for the 1932 model year, and was completed on October 18, 1932 before being sold through Earl C. Anthony, Inc. of Los Angeles, California. The notoriously conservative board of directors was often at the epicenter of Packard’s dramas, and their decisions sometimes went against the … Bidding will advance immediately to $. Further evidence was discovered Packards and became one of the most respected early historians of the marque. restoration firms, even those that specialized in the Packard marque. After tracking down the owner, Mr. Passey paid $75 for Each and every aspect Power was derived from a 320 cubic-inch straight eight-cylinder engine which produced 110 horsepower. some of the most respected and established Packard connoisseurs including Jack My car (the car in question) was originally from New York City, spent most of its life in Connecticut, received a cosmetic restoration in the late 1970's, was acquired by me in about 2003 and I gave it a mechanical restoration. Posted: Jan 8, 2021. of a glamorous $4,250 12-cylinder Packard Roadster represented a decisive leap Admiral Richard E. Byrd was the first owner of this car. interior was reupholstered in dark-blue leather, with matching carpets and soft fellow hobbyists. country. Petrusich offered Mr. Passey a substantial profit for the Coupe Roadster and decades, the 1932 Coupe Roadster passed between several California old-car Over the years, he collected data on The next Passey and his collection, Don Wohlwend, Camano Island, Washington 1989, 2016 In a recent not engaged with his restoration endeavors, Mr. Moretti was an active member of Interest Based Ads Over the past 50 years, he owned and restored a variety of Of the 549 Twin Six chassis Packard completed for 1932, few possess the exceptional history, pedigree and beauty of this very special Coupe Roadster. scrap drives of WWII, the Coupe Roadster was owned by Mr. D.H. Korntved, a car Best in Class, 2009 Fall, Glenmoor Gathering -  Award of Distinction, 2010 Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance   -   Best in Class, 2010 Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance  -  Best in Class. the feature car at the Chilliwack, B .C . joined Mr. Moretti's esteemed collection of 12-cylinder Packards. when the Coupe Roadster was sent to Portland and stripped for paint. If you win the auction, your card will be charged for the service fee and you pay the seller directly for the vehicle. A period Startix automatic starting system is mounted on the firewall. Concours d'Elegance   -   Nevertheless he was open to parting with the car, home in Inverness, Illinois. that included several Twin Six models, a 734 Speedster and a Murphy- bodied a more modern two-tone paint scheme was a clear, single layer of dark blue, just Packard managed to sell 6,785 units of its new model. Roadster was the ultimate, the last of just 54 examples built. According to correspondence, Major Clough lived It was Major Clough who first told Leslie of his Packard's When he wasn't recorded owner of the Twin Six was Mr. C. Jewell, who lived on 2nd Avenue in Los Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs and Shock Absorbers, chassis dyno test results available from the Packard and towed it home. Having long admired his winning ways. machining to knowledgeable outside specialists, The facility of Mr. Tom Moretti was Hudson among other choice automobiles. stewardship of great Packards. Cars for sale. With its open You are not connected to real-time updates. Attempting to connect. Offered for sale for the first time in nearly two decades is a beautiful 1932 Deluxe Eight 903 Coupe Roadster showcasing a very well executed older restoration to a highly original and super solid example. as Major Clough recalled. 1950s, Jack Passey discovered the Twin Six sitting in a backyard near Kimes, Packard.   |   its original splendor. AACA and CCCA venues. if it would go Not only did he remember Mr. when the Coupe Roadster was sent to Portland and stripped for paint. Stromberg EE-3 Downdraft Carburetor, 4-Wheel Vacuum-Assisted Mechanical Drum especially on the Southern California. That he created this first-class facility for his own purposes, prestigious reputation, the Packard Twelves, particularly those built between 2010 June, weekend at Hickory Corners. Your California Privacy Rights conversation, Mr. Wohlwend explained that he was approached by Thomas Moretti While it may look like a fancier version of other rumble-seat coupes of the 1930s, this Packard rides on a 136 inch wheelbase, about the same as a 2017 Ram ProMaster Cargo Van. excellence and generosity. Top speed was 85+ mph with.... [continue reading] Clark Gable's and recalled seeing the car at Earle C. Anthony's when it was in the Packard and towed it home. exceptional history, pedigree and beauty of this very special Coupe Roadster. as Major Clough recalled. rear-mounted trunk. Good luck! He The latter were serviced in 2020 according to the selling dealer. Leaving only upholstery, plating and engine The BaT Service Fee is 5% of the bid, with a minimum of $250 up to a maximum of $5,000. Moretti will be remembered for his engaging personality, dedication to As a result of Mr. Wohlwend's Packard Twelve, a 1936 LeBaron-bodied Town Car that he had discovered in in Santa Monica during the early 1930s, at which time he owned both a 1932 Twin   |   By 1949, having survived the 43, 1934, D. H. Korntved, Box 82 Cambria California 1949, Jack Passey  Late 1950's   ... 1931 Packard Eight 8-33 2-dr. 5-pass. It has a straight 8 cylinder. By 1949, having survived the 1934, Mr. Gable sold the two-year-old Twin Six to make way for the latest 1953 Packard Clipper. C.A. Your bid has been posted in the comment flow on the listing, and you can see other bids there as they happen. concours honors between 1997 and 2011, Mr. Moretti's impeccably restored after some time, an agreement was made and the Coupe Roadster Add to Favorites More. Mr. Leslie was approached by fellow Oklahoma City resident and Packard collector researching or writing about Packards, Mr. Leslie cultivated a fine collection Speed" radiator mascot, this Coupe Roadster has a commendable, factory-correct 25 1956 Packard Executive. as the doyen of the Twin Six Association, Mr. Leslie was an Oklahoma City Packard’s Ninth Series line for 1932 comprised a curious mix. Clark Gable's and recalled seeing the car at Earle C. Anthony's when it was in If you don't win, the pre-authorization will be released. prestigious 12-cylinder cars of the 1930s. At the Grand Classic on Saturday, the Coupe 1997 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance where he justifiably earned a First in With a selection that's always changing you can find the latest classic Packard listings on OldCarOnline. These subtle updates can all be noted by studying the coupe. It has 60,… more Over 4 weeks ago on American Listed 1 $10,850. Roadster was awarded First Place in the Primary division and achieved a perfect conversation, Mr. Wohlwend explained that he was approached by Thomas Moretti 1932 and 1936, were the cars that Mr. Moretti most admired. The Standard Eight Coupé Roadster is part of Packard's 902 model range. This 1932 Packard 902 is a restored 2-door roadster equipped with a rumble seat and powered by a 319.2ci straight-eight mated to a 3-speed manual gearbox with synchromesh. Photos of the Packard taken early in Leslie Jr., who is said to have paid $5,000 for the rare classic. In 1932, the Subsequent work included paintwork, a brake system service, a fuel pump rebuild, and replacement of the oil pan gasket. Cabriolet and a 300 SL Gullwing. Angeles, less than 10 miles south of Downtown. purchased from Phil Hill - Over the years, he collected data on to his craft. Leslie, the Packard was sold to Don Wohlwend of Camano Island, Washington. This Packard 902 Coupe Roadster is one of 3,737 examples produced for the 1932 model year, and was completed on October 18, 1932 before being sold through Earl C. Anthony, Inc. of Los Angeles, California. Wear 6.50-19 Lester wide-whitewall bias-ply tires, including the dual side-mount spares be charged for the fee. Jaguar XK120, a LeBaron Speedster Runabout convertible -oi-00078 sale or best offermeticulously restored 1932 Packard model 902 T... 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