1938 Packard Twelve Touring Cabriolet Secures Top Lot at RM Sotheby’s
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1938 Packard Twelve Touring Cabriolet by Brunn will be featured in one of the top lots at RM Sotheby’s upcoming auction, titled, “Auburn Spring” that will take place from May 29 through June 1, 2019, in Auburn, Indiana. The pre-auction estimate of the p1938 Packard Twelve Touring Cabriolet Secures Top Lot at RM Sotheby’s
1938 Packard Twelve Touring Cabriolet by Brunn will be featured in one of the top lots at RM Sotheby’s upcoming auction, titled, “Auburn Spring” that will take place from May 29 through June 1, 2019, in Auburn, Indiana. The pre-auction estimate of the present car is $125,000 - $150,000. Giving a glimpse of the history of this car, the auction house states, “Once a mainstay of the marque, Packard resurrected the “Twin Six” name for a new V-12 in 1932. A 67-degree V-block, the new powerplant displaced 445 cu. in., just 20 more than its 1920s namesake, but developed 75 percent more power. In 1933 the name was changed to simply “Packard Twelve,” and two years later displacement rose to 473.3 cu. in., making 175 bhp with an immense amount of torque enabling smooth acceleration for even the heaviest custom bodywork. For 1937, the Twelve was given coil spring independent front suspension and hydraulic brakes. In addition to standard bodies, Packard catalogued a number of styles from the major coachbuilders, among them Dietrich, LeBaron, Rollston, and Brunn.” As mentioned by RM Sotheby’s, the present model was the most expensive Packard of its day and it is of just four such examples built for 1938. It has been freshly recommissioned and ready for touring and is beautifully presented inside and out. The auction house further mentions, “In 1935, Buffalo, New York, coachbuilder Hermann Brunn designed for himself a handsome long-wheelbase landaulet-type body with open chauffeur compartment, which he called a cabriolet. Added to the Lincoln catalogue custom line for 1937, it was extended to Packard in 1938. It was offered both as the all-weather cabriolet, with removable leather roof for the chauffeur, or touring cabriolet with a fixed forward roof, accented with small smoked-glass clerestory windows over the windshield. Both styles were available in collapsible form, with a folding rear top and functional landau irons, and non-collapsible with a fixed rear roof and faux landau irons.” RM Sotheby’s further adds, “The car offered here is a truly fine example of a limited-production Packard. It presents in excellent condition with a charming light patina on select interior surfaces. It is equipped with the Packard Deluxe heater, Packard Deluxe radio, heater with accessory rear speaker, trunk rack, Trippe driving lights, and dual side-mounts with metal covers. It was recently given a no-expenses-spared recommissioning, with new tires, hoses, fuel tank, rebuilt carburetor, new water pump, and fresh brakes. A CCCA Full Classic, its ideal for club events and CARavan tours, and represents a rare chance to acquire an excellent example which is fully ready to be enjoyed.”https://www.blouinartinfo.comFounder: Louise Blouin Read more