SIGNATURE PACKARD

When the principals of the Presidio of San Francisco Concours d’Elegance decided that Packard would be its featured marque, we began the search for a Packard that exemplifies all that was magnificent about that fallen manufacturer.  We found that car in the 1934 Packard 1107 Dual Windshield Phaeton V12 owned by Jay and Christina Moore of Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii.  This car is one of only twelve made; only four are believed to still exist.

Our Signature  Packard was completed on July 9, 1934 and was delivered to Massachusetts Governor Alvin Fuller.  It is believed that Governor Fuller owned all of the Packard dealerships in the Northeast at that time, and continued to own them through the 1940’s. 

The car was sold to Leon Ogilvie and held by his family until its ownership changed to Bob Bahre in 1978.  Mr. Bahre commissioned Melvin “Beaver” Culver to perform a complete, frame-off restoration of the car to the highest standard.  Completed in 1980, it was shown in Hershey, Pennsylvania that year, where it received the First Junior Award for Class 19C from the Antique Automobile Club of America.  The following year the AACA bestowed upon it the Joseph Parkin Award, Eastern Division, for the best Packard shown in 1980, recognizing it as the “best of the best” in the entire country. 

On December 16, 1998 David Anderson of Missouri purchased the car.  While maintaining it in impeccable condition, Mr. Anderson only drove the Packard 200 miles over the next nine years!

The Moores purchased the car in 2007, then immediately sent it to the renowned Packard and Duesenberg restorer, Chris Charlton of Classic Car Services in Maine, for a cosmetic restoration.

This Packard has not been modified in any way, including body and interior colors. It still has the engine, body and chassis delivered in 1934. 

Under the Moore’s ownership, the car was first shown at the 2007 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. The following awards have since been received:

• McGuire’s Award for Best Finish – Palos Verdes Concours
• First in Class – Ironstone Concours
• Sweepstakes Award – Avila Beach Concours
• Best of Show – Chico Concours
• Best of Show – Niello Concours at Serrano

The Packard’s specifics are:

         Vehicle Number: 731 13; Chassis Number: 901967; Engine Number: 901-988           

Photo Courtesy of : Michael Simpson Designs, 43 Scooter Lane, Chico 95973   530/345-1978   msimpson44@comcast.net