Albert Johnson, a Chicago insurance millionaire, built Scotty's Castle in 1927 – a mansion on an oasis in one of the most isolated places in the United States. The castle was named for Johnson's friend, the colorful prospector, Walter Scott. Scott told visitors that he built this castle with booty from a secret gold mine in Death Valley, and so it became known as "Scotty's Castle," even though Albert Johnson's millions paid for it. Johnson also paid handsomely for this Packard. It was a present for his niece. I made this image through a small crack in the back window of the castle garage where it is presently parked. The elegant hood ornament, rich colors, and the ghostly reflection in the window complement the headlight that seems to glow mysteriously, bringing the old car to life once again. Unlike the other cars in this gallery, this Packard has a provenance, and its colorful history gives it a value that no anonymous automobile could ever achieve.