Packard’s dominance of the luxury car field was bolstered with the introduction of its 12-cylinder engine for the 1932 model year. Reviving the Twin Six moniker, this model ushered in a new era of smooth and powerful multi-cylinder Packards coupled with classic styling elements, incorporating a lengthy hood, sleek V-shaped grille, and flowing, open fenders. The result was an automobile that was revered when new and remains so today.

Offered here is a Ninth Series Coupe Roadster. The coachwork provides intimate seating for two with the top up, or open-air motoring pleasure with the top lowered flush with the beltline, and two additional passengers can be seated in the rumble seat compartment. The robust drivetrain is an engineering marvel, blending smoothness with more-than-ample power, courtesy of the 445 cid engine, producing 160 hp, placed within a generous 142" wheelbase chassis.

While the early history of this car is not currently known, it has been cared for by a number of noted classic automotive enthusiasts during the past 40-plus years. It was acquired by John M. Wheatley of Tulsa, Oklahoma, in the early 1980s, who owned four other 12-cylinder Packards at the time. Mr. Wheatley entered the Twin Six at the 1982 CCCA Grand Classic in Denver, where it scored 98 points and earned its First Place award, commemorated with badge no. 1029. It then passed to Jerry Moore of Texas, followed by John McMullen of Michigan, both collectors of note with a preference for fine American classics. It became a part of respected collector Tony Vincent’s impressive stable in 1998, and it has since benefited from some paintwork, plus a new top and beautifully crafted interior.

This sporting Packard is finished in an elegant, two-tone combination of dark blue on the fenders and upper body panels, complemented by a silver shade on all side body panels. The canvas roof picks up the dark blue tone, which is repeated throughout the interior compartment on the leather upholstery, door panels, and carpeting. Whitewall tires with chrome wire wheels lend an air of elegance to the presentation, as do several accessories including rare, single-model-year side-mount covers, driving lights, and wind wings. It has been well cared-for and shown sparingly, making it a fitting centerpiece to any collection.

Twin Six production represented a mere 3% of Packard’s total Ninth Series output, and today fewer than 25 examples across all body styles are known to the CCCA and The Packard Club. In the seminal work on this marque, Packard: A History of the Motor Car and the Company, automotive historian Beverly Rae Kimes described the 12-cylinder models as “the ultimate in conveyances,” a description still appropriate 90 years later, and an assessment its next owner is sure to discover.

*Please note that this vehicle is titled by its engine number.