1934 PACKARD 1108 TWELVE DIETRICH INDIVIDUAL CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE SEDAN
Lot #S185
Featured At: Mecum - Indy 2021, May 22, 2021
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- Chassis no. 902670
- Engine no. 901752
- The only open Convertible Sedan body style offered by Dietrich for 1934
- One of only an estimated 12 known to exist
- Previously part of the Cassini and Andrews Collections
- Best in Class at 2010 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
- Classic Car Club of America Trophy-winner at 2010 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
- Amelia Award at the 2011 Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance
- CCCA Senior Award winner in 2012, badge no. 2981S
- Featured in the 2016 film "Live By Night" starring Ben Affleck
- Sold new by the Earle C. Anthony Dealership in Los Angeles
- Recorded in Edward J Blend's “The Magnificent Packard Twelve of Nineteen Thirty Four”
- This car was featured in the 2016 film "Live By Night" starring Ben Affleck
- Professional restoration completed by noted marque expert, Steve Babinsky of Lebanon, New Jersey
- Original sheet metal refinished in Dark Auburn
- Original fenders have never been off and retain the original welting
- Top and interior reproduced to exacting standards using the original pieces
- 446/160 HP L-head V-12 engine
- 3-speed selective synchromesh transmission
- Vacuum-assisted clutch
- Shaft drive with hypoid rear axle
- Front and rear leaf spring suspension
- 4-wheel vacuum-assisted mechanical drum brakes
- Dual side mount spares in metal cases
- Chrome wire wheels and Wide Whitewall tires
- 147 inch wheelbase
- Book of restoration receipts included