Coachwork by Dietrich

Engine - 445.5 cubic-inch Twelve Cylinder
Transmission - 3-Speed synchro-mesh
Horsepower - 160
Production - One of One for 1933

Rebranded for 1933, taking the place of the Packard Twin-Six of 1932, the Packard Twelve for 1933 included various refinements and improvements including a single dry-plate clutch, automatic choke with high-idle, a tapered frame, painted radiator shell, and skirted front fenders. 1933 also marked Packard’s adoption of an industry-standard release of the following year's model, resulting in Packard production for 1933 only spanning eight months from January to August. In total, 520 Packard Twelves were produced.

For the discerning customer, Packard continued to offer “catalog customs”, custom coachwork options, built-to-order on the 1006 Twelve chassis with a 147 inch wheelbase. These customs were produced in very limited quantities across all style offerings. Dietrich Of the styles offered, the stationary coupe has long stood as one of the most sophisticated and revered Dietrich designs. Just one 1006 Twelve Dietrich Stationary Coupe was produced in 1933, the car seen here. It is reported that the original owner of this coupe was John Mecom, an oil baron from Houston, Texas.