Packard Twelve Soft Enamel 5/8" Lapel Pin

About the Packard Twelve

The Packard Twelve was a range of V12-engined luxury automobiles built by Packard from model year 1916 until 1923, then it returned 1933 until 1939. The majority of second generation Packard Twelves received standard bodywork, with custom bodywork gradually losing favor. Many of the custom cars were actually only "semi-customs", with Dietrich assembling Packard-made bodies with special touches. For 1933, Packard reintroduced a twelve-cylinder engine, initially called the "Twin Six", then changing the name to "Packard Twelve," to align it with the rest of the Packard lineup. This was the 10th Series and two models were on offer: the 1005 and the 1006 had wheelbases of 142 in (3,606.80 mm) and 147 in (3,733.80 mm). The Twin Six' double drop frame was replaced by a tapered design. 1939 was the last year of the Packard Twelves.

From a Packard 1935 sales brochure:

FLAGSHIP of the Packard fleet, the Packard Twelve for 1935 is presented in the twelve luxurious body designs displayed on the next page. These are fitted, respectively, on two wheelbase lengths: 139 and 144 inches. Back of their motor which develops 175 horsepower, is the experience of building more 12-cylinder engined cars than all other American makers combined. The Seven Passenger Sedan, monarch of all enclosed cars, shows the new beauty of the fine old Packard lines. CREDIT: packinfo.com