For Sale: 1933 Packard Twelve in Saint Louis, Missouri for sale in Saint Louis, MO
Vehicle Description Packard introduced the Tenth Series in 1933 at the 33rd National Automobile Show.
The entire model range had been revamped with new styling and a new naming scheme.
The old Standard Eight, Deluxe Eight and Twin-Six nomenclature were dropped for the simpler Eight, Super Eight, and Twelve.
Packard execs found the new names more upscale, helping to differentiate Packard from entry-level eight-cylinder cars like Ford.
Names aside, the new Tenth Series featured the first hints of the emerging streamlined styling trends.
Skirted front fenders gave a fuller look, and the radiator grille featured a Vee design.
A new X-member frame featured 17-inch wheels and refinements to the adjustable power braking and ride control systems.
The flagship of the fleet was, of course, the Twelve, and Packard offered it as either the Model 1005 on a 142-inch wheelbase or the Model 1006 on a 147-inch wheelbase.
Eleven body styles were available on the 1005, while the 1006 was only offered in two formal limousine styles.
Packard produced the 10th Series for only eight months until the 11th Series replaced it.
As a result, just 525 Twelves were built in 1933.
This 1933 Packard 1005 Twelve wears handsome Club Sedan coachwork from the factory catalog and is one of only a handful of known survivors.
This long-time California car was first sold in August 1933 via Earle C.
Anthony's Los Angeles showroom, though little of its early history is known.
In February 1979, this car surfaced in a classified ad in the LA Times.
The advertisement described the car as one of 5 known examples, and while it was mostly complete, it needed a total restoration.
An artist, avid car collector, and restorer from nearby Altadena, California, Mr.
Ron Lawless recognized the rarity and importance of the car and soon brought the derelict Packard home.
The late Mr.
Lawless would restore the car himself over ten years, painstakingly disassembling it down to a bare chassis and rebuilding every component along the way.
Period photos show the car was complete but rough, requiring considerable effort to return it to its former elegance.
While indeed an ambitious project, Mr.
Lawless was up to the task, and the results are truly outstanding.
He would go on to enjoy his finely restored Packard for nearly 40 years.
With the restoration completed by the late 1980s, Ron showed his Packard extensively on the West Coast, earning numerous awards.
In 1989, the Packard entered a CCCA Grand Classic, receiving a National First Prize and Senior badge.
As late as 2009, it was still being shown, winning its class at the LA Concours.
Today, the restoration has matured, and the car has taken on a pleasing and attractive patina.
The Club Sedan coachwork is understated and handsome, the bodywork appears straight and tidy, and it exhibits consistent fit and finish, a testament to the quality of the original restoration.
The black paintwork is glossy and attractive, with some cracking visible in the lacquer on close inspection.
The chrome is very good overall, with bumpers and headlamps in excellent condition and only some minor pitting found on smaller parts.
This car is well equipped with dampened bumpers (standard on the Twelve and optional on the Super Eight), dual side-mount spare wheels with painted covers, a trunk rack, and twin chrome trumpet horns.
Packard intended the Club Sedan to be a luxury car for the owner-driver, so accommodations are generous and comfortable for the driver and passengers.
The cabin is trimmed in lovely blue-gray fabric in both front and rear, with complementary carpet and headlining.
The upholstery is remarkably well-preserved considering the age of the restoration, appearing clean, tidy, and generally free of excessive wear.
Restored woodwork surrounds the windows, while wood-grained metal panels (Mr.
Lawless' specialty) dress instrument fascia.
Factory correct switches, controls, gauges, and the Waltham clock are all in fine condition.
Under the hood rests Packard's sublime 445.
5 cubic-inch L-head V12, producing 160 horsepower in standard form.
Photos show the engine was rebuilt during the restoration, and it remains appropriately detailed in proper Packard green with period-correct plumbing and hardware.
Some of the enamel on the manifolds has worn off through regular use and heat cycles, which is not out of the ordinary for an older restoration.
Otherwise, the finishes and detailing are quite good.
It is a delight to drive, with prodigious power and the smooth, easy-driving nature expected from a Packard of this era.
Rare and elegant, this Packard Twelve has been well-maintained and enjoyed by a dedicated enthusiast for the past 40 years.
Its charming, care-worn patina and usable nature make it a prime candidate for AACA tours, CCCA CARavan touring, or similar driving events, and it is sure to entertain its next keeper for many more years.
Offers welcome and trades considered For additional details please view this listing directly on our website https:
//hymanltd.
com/vehicles/7465-1933-packard-twelve-club-sedan/.
The entire model range had been revamped with new styling and a new naming scheme.
The old Standard Eight, Deluxe Eight and Twin-Six nomenclature were dropped for the simpler Eight, Super Eight, and Twelve.
Packard execs found the new names more upscale, helping to differentiate Packard from entry-level eight-cylinder cars like Ford.
Names aside, the new Tenth Series featured the first hints of the emerging streamlined styling trends.
Skirted front fenders gave a fuller look, and the radiator grille featured a Vee design.
A new X-member frame featured 17-inch wheels and refinements to the adjustable power braking and ride control systems.
The flagship of the fleet was, of course, the Twelve, and Packard offered it as either the Model 1005 on a 142-inch wheelbase or the Model 1006 on a 147-inch wheelbase.
Eleven body styles were available on the 1005, while the 1006 was only offered in two formal limousine styles.
Packard produced the 10th Series for only eight months until the 11th Series replaced it.
As a result, just 525 Twelves were built in 1933.
This 1933 Packard 1005 Twelve wears handsome Club Sedan coachwork from the factory catalog and is one of only a handful of known survivors.
This long-time California car was first sold in August 1933 via Earle C.
Anthony's Los Angeles showroom, though little of its early history is known.
In February 1979, this car surfaced in a classified ad in the LA Times.
The advertisement described the car as one of 5 known examples, and while it was mostly complete, it needed a total restoration.
An artist, avid car collector, and restorer from nearby Altadena, California, Mr.
Ron Lawless recognized the rarity and importance of the car and soon brought the derelict Packard home.
The late Mr.
Lawless would restore the car himself over ten years, painstakingly disassembling it down to a bare chassis and rebuilding every component along the way.
Period photos show the car was complete but rough, requiring considerable effort to return it to its former elegance.
While indeed an ambitious project, Mr.
Lawless was up to the task, and the results are truly outstanding.
He would go on to enjoy his finely restored Packard for nearly 40 years.
With the restoration completed by the late 1980s, Ron showed his Packard extensively on the West Coast, earning numerous awards.
In 1989, the Packard entered a CCCA Grand Classic, receiving a National First Prize and Senior badge.
As late as 2009, it was still being shown, winning its class at the LA Concours.
Today, the restoration has matured, and the car has taken on a pleasing and attractive patina.
The Club Sedan coachwork is understated and handsome, the bodywork appears straight and tidy, and it exhibits consistent fit and finish, a testament to the quality of the original restoration.
The black paintwork is glossy and attractive, with some cracking visible in the lacquer on close inspection.
The chrome is very good overall, with bumpers and headlamps in excellent condition and only some minor pitting found on smaller parts.
This car is well equipped with dampened bumpers (standard on the Twelve and optional on the Super Eight), dual side-mount spare wheels with painted covers, a trunk rack, and twin chrome trumpet horns.
Packard intended the Club Sedan to be a luxury car for the owner-driver, so accommodations are generous and comfortable for the driver and passengers.
The cabin is trimmed in lovely blue-gray fabric in both front and rear, with complementary carpet and headlining.
The upholstery is remarkably well-preserved considering the age of the restoration, appearing clean, tidy, and generally free of excessive wear.
Restored woodwork surrounds the windows, while wood-grained metal panels (Mr.
Lawless' specialty) dress instrument fascia.
Factory correct switches, controls, gauges, and the Waltham clock are all in fine condition.
Under the hood rests Packard's sublime 445.
5 cubic-inch L-head V12, producing 160 horsepower in standard form.
Photos show the engine was rebuilt during the restoration, and it remains appropriately detailed in proper Packard green with period-correct plumbing and hardware.
Some of the enamel on the manifolds has worn off through regular use and heat cycles, which is not out of the ordinary for an older restoration.
Otherwise, the finishes and detailing are quite good.
It is a delight to drive, with prodigious power and the smooth, easy-driving nature expected from a Packard of this era.
Rare and elegant, this Packard Twelve has been well-maintained and enjoyed by a dedicated enthusiast for the past 40 years.
Its charming, care-worn patina and usable nature make it a prime candidate for AACA tours, CCCA CARavan touring, or similar driving events, and it is sure to entertain its next keeper for many more years.
Offers welcome and trades considered For additional details please view this listing directly on our website https:
//hymanltd.
com/vehicles/7465-1933-packard-twelve-club-sedan/.
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