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Packard Twelve

1932 – 1939 · USA

The Packard Twelve was a prestigious line of luxury cars produced by the Packard Motor Car Company in Detroit, Michigan. This V12-engined automobile was initially manufactured from 1916 to 1923, before being reintroduced from 1933 to 1939. During the second generation of Packard Twelves, there was a shift in the standard bodywork trend, with custom-made bodies becoming less popular. Instead, many Packard Twelves were outfitted with standard bodies, while some cars had limited customized touches, as seen with Dietrich assembling special Packard-made bodies. The introduction of the Packard Twin Six was a strategic move by the company to remain competitive in the luxury automobile market. As rivals like Marmon, Pierce-A