1934 Packard 1107 Twelve Coupe Roadster
Packard’s Eleventh Series styling reached its design peak for 1934, with slender windshield posts, chrome-plated headlamps, and sweeping fenders extending forward to the front bumper.
The Coupe Roadster body combined open-air motoring with roll-up windows, a rumble seat, and a full convertible top, eliminating many of the compromises of earlier open designs.
Built on the 142.5-inch wheelbase 1107 chassis (positioned between the shorter 1106 and longer 1108 platforms), this body style represented the most sporting factory offering among Packard’s twelve-cylinder range.
The 445-cubic-inch L-head V12 produced 160 horsepower at 3,200 rpm through a three-speed manual transmission. Packard’s 67-degree cylinder bank angle provided exceptional mechanical refinement, with the engine running so quietly at idle that observers standing nearby often couldn’t determine whether it was operating.
A factory dashboard redesign for 1934 accommodated optional radio installation, while vacuum-assisted drum brakes and semi-elliptic leaf spring suspension maintained Packard’s traditional comfort standards.
Total Twelve production for 1934 reached just 960 units across all body styles and wheelbases, making any surviving example inherently scarce among American Classic automobiles.
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