This 1934 Packard 1107 Twelve Roadster has an intriguing history. Famous New York coachbuilder Rollston produced its body circa 1926 to 1927, as indicated by the relatively early body number of 196. It is believed to have been originally mounted to a Third or Fourth Series Packard, as its styling is very similar to survivors on 1929 and 1931 chassis.

After several years, the body was moved to the present chassis, the most up-to-date Packard Twelve chassis of 1934. It is confirmed to have been ordered as a bare chassis by the original vehicle number plate, stamped 1107-13, still in place today, as are the original Rollston body tag and the Packard testing sticker on the glovebox. While mating the earlier coachwork with the new chassis, new fenders were fitted, believed to have been Tenth Series units with their skirting removed in favor of a more traditional, conservative beaded edge. Historian Edward J. Blend, in his well-known reference The Magnificent Packard Twelve of Nineteen Thirty-Four, theorized that the car was built for the Roebling family, of engineering and Brooklyn Bridge renown.

In 1958, racing driver Bill Pollack discovered the car was in a Los Angeles yard and sent word of it to enthusiast Bill Tritt, founder of the Glasspar fiberglass boat and sports car company. Mr. Tritt acquired the Packard and had it restored to its present appearance, with its 1932-vintage engine rebuilt by the noted Twelve specialist Charlie Last, after which Mr. Tritt gave the Packard to his son, Matt, as a high school graduation gift in 1961.

The younger Tritt enjoyed the Packard regularly until he was enlisted in the US Army in 1965, after which it was sold to Joe Moisi of Visalia, California. In its new ownership the car was registered in California by an assigned number, stamped onto the frame rail. Mr. Moisi and his family enjoyed the Packard in many West Coast events for decades and it remained in their care until 2016, at which point it was acquired by the late consignor. It has been preserved in his collection, still wearing its original restoration in olivine brown and black, in attractive and usable condition.

One of the most unusual coachbuilt Packards of the Classic Era, this car is sure to be a one-of-a-kind addition to any collection.