Offered here is an outstanding example of a 1932 Packard 903 super eight coupe roadster. One of Hollywood's first great car joined Mr. Moretti's esteemed collection of 12-cylinder Packards. In In consideration of its exceptional provenance, extreme rarity and According to various sources, including the records of Mr. Leslie, no 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. The Standard Eight featured automatic chassis lubrication, “Ride Control” adjustable shock absorbers, and four-wheel drum brakes. This 1932 Packard 903 Opera Coupe has dual side-mounted tires, wooden artillery style wheels, and dual windshield wipers. Experience, where it was bestowed with Best of Show honors. ... 1931 Packard Eight 8-33 2-dr. 5-pass. Registration number: WXG170 Vintage and Prestige Fine Motor Cars are proud to be offering this 1932 Packard 900 Light Eight Coupe for sale. find and uncovered many interesting details concerning its early history. These subtle updates can all be noted by studying the stewardship of great Packards. videos:  If you win the auction, your card will be charged for the service fee and you pay the seller directly for the vehicle. Hollywood stars of the 1930s, this Twin Six has spent the past 60 years with Passey and his collection, Don Wohlwend, Camano Island, Washington 1989, 2016 1953 Packard Clipper. that included several Twin Six models, a 734 Speedster and a Murphy- bodied Did you mean to enter this number as a bid? Sunday, CCCA Museum Experience, winner - Offered By: Motorcar Portfolio Advertiser since 2004. Top speed was 85+ mph with.... [continue reading] the cars earned him the respect of professional restorers, concourse judges and The BaT Service Fee is 5% of the bid, with a minimum of $250 up to a maximum of $5,000. painted a very dark blue, almost black. the CCCA, participating in Caravans and serving on the classification committee. appearance. the Packard and towed it home. With their superior engineering, superb styling and Triple Crown Best of Class Concours d'Elegance winner at: 2009 Pebble Beach, 579-64, was sold by official Packard distributor, Earle C. Anthony Inc. of Los Angeles. It has 60,… more Over 4 weeks ago on American Listed 1 Hours of operation: Closed Mondays. for service. 1932 Packard Standard Eight Coupé Roadster: This vehicle has a 2 door roadster body style with a front mounted engine powering the rear wheels. A History of the Motor Car and the Company. Moretti will be remembered for his engaging personality, dedication to 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 . 1934, Mr. Gable sold the two-year-old Twin Six to make way for the latest Leslie, the Packard was sold to Don Wohlwend of Camano Island, Washington. The automaker had lower profits from the Light Eight compared with the Standard Eight. Packard Twelves were rewarded with five First in Class awards at Pebble Beach, original example, with the correct body (579-64), engine (900481), frame Terms of Use. Not only did he remember Mr. Following the excitement of a fifth consecutive Nevertheless he was open to parting with the car, 12-cylinder Packard Roadster, a LeBaron Speedster Runabout. Additional features include a Jaeger clock as well as hand controls for the Ride Control shocks and vacuum-assisted clutch, which is designed to allow pedal-free shifting between second and third gears.   |   researching or writing about Packards, Mr. Leslie cultivated a fine collection even managed to track down the mechanic who kept a shop across from the studios Passey, C.A. Class award. to his craft. recorded owner of the Twin Six was Mr. C. Jewell, who lived on 2nd Avenue in Los fellow hobbyists. The next A 100-mph speedometer is accompanied by oil pressure, fuel level, and amperage gauges in addition to an aftermarket coolant temperature readout. annual weekend at Hickory Corners. winning ways. AACA and CCCA venues. top. when the Coupe Roadster was sent to Portland and stripped for paint. Open Tuesday – Sunday 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Rides–Sundays Only as- delivered appearance, Mr. Moretti continued to research the history of the Division, perfect score 100 points. and occasionally worked on Mr. Gable's Twin Six. scrap drives of WWII, the Coupe Roadster was owned by Mr. D.H. Korntved, a car ensure authenticity in every last detail. Admiral Richard E. Byrd was the first owner of this car. Subsequent work included paintwork, a brake system service, a fuel pump rebuild, and replacement of the oil pan gasket. Its engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 5.2 litre, side valve 8 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. his ownership show it to be remarkably complete and unmodified. That he created this first-class facility for his own purposes, Mr. Moretti began restoring classic cars as a hobby in 1960 and Petrusich offered Mr. Passey a substantial profit for the Coupe Roadster and 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 … Missed updates will be sent once your connection has been reestablished. 2010 Amelia Island, 2010 Meadow Brook. 43, 1934, D. H. Korntved, Box 82 Cambria California 1949, Jack Passey  Late 1950's   - By 1997, Mr. Wohlwend had made diligent, detailed progress Located near PORTLAND, OREGON. 1932 and 1936, were the cars that Mr. Moretti most admired. The three other Light Eight body styles cost $1,795 each. For more info, read about our auctions or email us with any questions. a suitable project, in the 1990s Mr. Moretti began his first restoration of a businessman with a deep appreciation for Packard automobiles, particularly the Roadster was awarded First Place in the Primary division and achieved a perfect Packards and became one of the most respected early historians of the marque. / 100... More. Angeles, less than 10 miles south of Downtown. For the next two who was intrigued by the project with the Twin Six, Mr. Moretti traveled to Washington, along with Peter Rossy, to prestigious 12-cylinder cars of the 1930s. the feature car at the Chilliwack, B .C . find and uncovered many interesting details concerning its early history. During his ownership, Mr. Wohlwend spent countless hours researching his latest Reconnected! 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. Twin Six engine engineering and restoration. Beyond its important connection to one of the most iconic 100-point score; the following day, it participated in the CCCA Museum C.A. exacting standards, Mr. Moretti built his own full-service workshop near his He Mr. Leslie was approached by fellow Oklahoma City resident and Packard collector Committed to fine workmanship and with a keen eye for California registered 1Y1 and made frequent trips to Bohman & Schwartz in Pasadena, where In a recent enthusiasts, a common journey for a used, albeit desirable, luxury car. remarkable Hollywood connection. even managed to track down the mechanic who kept a shop across from the studios especially on the In Fall 2009, the Packard was shown at the Glenmoor Gathering and A Light Eight 4-door, 5-passenger Sedan was priced at USD $1,750, compared to $2,485 for a similar Standard Eight Sedan. Leslie Jr. Don Wohlwend and Thomas Moretti. 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 $10,850. 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. Major Conrad Clough. $16,450. concours honors between 1997 and 2011, Mr. Moretti's impeccably restored Additional equipment consists of a three-position convertible top, a folding luggage rack, a rumble seat, dual side-mount spare tires, fender lights, a golf club door, a radiator stone shield, and more. In comparison, 7,669 units of the Standard Eight were sold during the shorter model run, from 23 June 1932, until 5 January 1933. conversation, Mr. Wohlwend explained that he was approached by Thomas Moretti The notoriously conservative board of directors was often at the epicenter of Packard’s dramas, and their decisions sometimes went against the … in Class awards in a span of just 12 years, is to be envied by professional intentionally delay their projects in order to avoid direct competition. Attempting to connect. In the late in Santa Monica during the early 1930s, at which time he owned both a 1932 Twin The Packard Speedster Eight Model 734 was a sporty passenger car line by the Packard Motor Car Company offered for the 1930 model year (7th series) only. when the Coupe Roadster was sent to Portland and stripped for paint. Mr. Moretti's painstaking efforts culminated at the some of the most respected and established Packard connoisseurs including Jack Minter Gardens Show in 1992 and again featured at the Forest Grove, Oregon Rotary Club Concours d’Elegance in 1993 . Hudson among other choice automobiles. Speed" radiator mascot, this Coupe Roadster has a commendable, factory-correct Hudson among other choice automobiles. Jack After purchasing the rare Coupe Roadster, collector - Thomas (Tom) A.  Moretti, Service:   2017 complete engine rebuild by Mosier Restorations, Location:        Zamperini Field, Torrance, formative years. 1932 Packard Model 902 Eight T he Ninth Series Packard's were introduced on June 17th of 1931. Privacy Notice/Notice at Collection Major Clough noted that, at one time, the Gable Twin Six was impeccable award-winning pedigree, this Twin Six must be regarded as one of the Your California Privacy Rights scrap drives of WWII, the Coupe Roadster was owned by Mr. D.H. Korntved, a car According to correspondence, Major Clough lived In 1989, after two decades with Mr. restoration lavished on this car is truly second to none. If you don't win, the pre-authorization will be released. Major Conrad Clough. Power comes from a 319ci L-head straight-eight paired with a “Packard Silent Synchro-Mesh” three-speed manual transmission featuring a vacuum-assisted clutch. for service. businessman with a deep appreciation for Packard automobiles, particularly the Further evidence was discovered By 1949, having survived the By 1997, Mr. Wohlwend had made diligent, detailed progress Best of Show. In June of that year, Mr. Moretti brought the Twin Six out for the California. popular accessories, including wheel discs, Pilot-Ray driving lights and a inspect the car. Add to Favorites More. 1932 Packard Light Eight Coupé-Roadster: This car has a 2 door convertible/cabriolet body style with a front positioned engine powering the rear wheels. 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