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1932 Packard Twin Six 906 Individual Custom Convertible Sedan Estimate Upon Request
This beautiful V-windshield 1932 Packard is one of only two Twin Six 906 Individual Custom Convertible
Sedans in the world with sensational coachwork by Dietrich. Al Jolson, legendary entertainer and one of
Hollywood’s first superstars, had this bespoke Twin Six custom built for him and delivered to his Los Angeles
home. By 1959, the Packard was acquired by well-known enthusiast Harold Crosby, who comprehensively
restored the custom bodied Packard to debut at the 1963 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance®. The car won
its class and went on to be named Reserve Best of Show. Following Mr. Crosby’s ownership, Robert Friggens
purchased the car in 1972 and enjoyed the Packard for 39 years until selling it to David Kane. Mr. Kane
restored the car to its original splendor of dark gray over brown leather interior. Following the restoration, the
Packard returned to the prestigious show field at the 2012 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance®, nearly 50
years after its first appearance there, where it placed First in Class. The signature V-windshield Dietrichs are
among the most exquisite of all Packards, with its fascinating provenance and award-winning presentation,
this Dietrich-bodied Packard is an unrivaled offering for the true connoisseur of fine motorcars.
1938 Jaguar SS 100 3 ½ Litre Estimate: $450,000-$525,000
SS Cars Ltd. – the precursor to the Jaguar marque – created the SS100 as the first model to feature the
Jaguar name, and the first to car to achieve the over 100 mph threshold. The car was sold new to Mr. H.P.
Terry of England, dressed in Gunmetal Grey over silver interior. Mr. Terry enjoyed and raced the car with
success until he shipped the SS100 to the US in 1948 to be acquired by famous broadcaster and the first
host of NBC’s Today show Mr. Dave Garroway. Garroway redressed the car in an off-white exterior color and
eventually replaced the original engine with the first independently sold DOHC XK 120 engine, which he
modified to increase power output. In 1954, Mr. Garroway purchased six full alligator skins and covered the
seats, steering wheel and dash in the beautiful brown hide, as can be seen today. The Today show host sold
the car in 1978 after three decades of ownership to collector Steve Sim Roberts, who chronicled its history
and had the Jaguar featured in over 70 magazine articles. Mr. Roberts sold the SS100 in 2007, where the car
was sent back to England to obtain a Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate, as well as comprehensive,
yet sympathetic re-commission by DK Engineering. This unique SS100 is turn-key and ready for the collector
who has a deep passion for the marque and appreciation for rich provenance.
1958 Porsche 356 A Super Speedster Estimate: $200,000-$275,000 Without Reserve
With its sleekly raked, cut-down windshield, tasteful chrome work and track-oriented handling, the 356
Speedster gained favor with enthusiasts immediately. Hollywood stars and professional athletes also flocked
to the beautiful and sporty Speedster. The car presented here is a final-year Speedster that benefits from the
model upgrades made that year including improved rear suspension design, quicker steering, and a 1,600
“Super” flat four engine that produced 75 hp. The car was purchased from the original owner by B. Mitchel
Reed, a well-known Los Angeles disc jockey, and his wife. The two enjoyed the Speedster for about 12 years
until it was purchased by its current owner in 1970. The current owner purposely resisted the urge to have the
car’s body refinished in shiny new paint, believing that it would make his car less tempting to thieves. After
draining the oil and removing the battery, he garaged the Speedster in 1974. It sat there for the next
quarter-century. He moved in 2000, taking the Porsche with him and again placing the Speedster in his
garage until 2016, when he decided to part with the car. This Porsche epitomizes the term “garage find,”
having been stored for 42 of its 58 years. A solid Southern California car, this final-year Speedster provides
the next owner with a fantastic candidate for a concours-correct, factory-specification restoration.
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