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By 1940, these Darrin-customized Packards now appeared in Packard advertising and were favorites of individuals who wanted something just a bit more distinctive than Packard's regular offerings.
One such individual was a western film actor and singer Gene Autry, who purchased this car new in Dallas, Texas in 1942. This car was part of the collection of several prominent car collectors, including Otis Chandler, Bob Turnquist, and Richard Kughn. The current owner acquired it from Mr. Kughn in 2014.
Automobile designer Howard 'Dutch' Darrin began customizing Packards at his Hollywood, California shop in the late 1930s but eventually shifted production to Connersville, Indiana, where this car was built.
The 180 series used Packard's big, 356 cubic-inch inline eight which developed 160 horsepower.
The Darrin-bodied Packards Model 180 rode on a 127-inch wheelbase and was powered by a 356 cubic-inch straight-8 engine offering 165 horsepower. They had a three-speed transmission with overdrive. The bodies were modified by coachbuilder Hess & Eisenhart in Cincinnati, Ohio.
This example was originally owned by the singing cowboy, Gene Autry, and he drove the car until 1951. It is the last of only 15 Packard Darrins built to special order at a price of $4,595.By Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2014
One such individual was a western film actor and singer Gene Autry, who purchased this car new in Dallas, Texas in 1942. This car was part of the collection of several prominent car collectors, including Otis Chandler, Bob Turnquist, and Richard Kughn. The current owner acquired it from Mr. Kughn in 2014.
Automobile designer Howard 'Dutch' Darrin began customizing Packards at his Hollywood, California shop in the late 1930s but eventually shifted production to Connersville, Indiana, where this car was built.
The 180 series used Packard's big, 356 cubic-inch inline eight which developed 160 horsepower.
The Darrin-bodied Packards Model 180 rode on a 127-inch wheelbase and was powered by a 356 cubic-inch straight-8 engine offering 165 horsepower. They had a three-speed transmission with overdrive. The bodies were modified by coachbuilder Hess & Eisenhart in Cincinnati, Ohio.
This example was originally owned by the singing cowboy, Gene Autry, and he drove the car until 1951. It is the last of only 15 Packard Darrins built to special order at a price of $4,595.By Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2014
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1942 Packard Super-8 One-Eighty Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Packard Super-8 One-Eighty
(Data based on Model Year 1942 sales)
1942 Packard Super Eight 180 All-Weather Town Car by Rollson Chassis#: 1550-2043 Sold for USD$41,250 2023 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1942 Packard Custom Super Eight One-Eighty Special Darrin Victoria Convertible Chassis#: 1529-2009 Sold for USD$885,000 2021 Worldwide Auctioneers : The 14th Annual Auburn Auction | |
1942 Packard Custom Super Eight 180 Convertible Victoria Chassis#: 1529-2006 Sold for USD$324,000 2021 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours Auction | |
1942 Packard Clipper One Eighty Convertible Victoria by Darrin Chassis#: 1529-2004 Sold for USD$401,000 2018 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | |
1942 Packard 180 Darrin Sold for USD$330,000 2008 Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook | |
1942 Packard 180 Super Eight Convertible Victoria Chassis#: E502240 Sold for USD$280,500 2004 Gooding & Company Pebble Beach Auction | |
1942 Packard Super 8 One Eighty Darrin Sold for USD$240,750 2004 The Florida Collector Car Auction | |
1942 Packard Super 8-180 Victoria Sold for USD$214,500 2003 Vintage Motor Cars at Meadow Brook Hall | |
1942 Packard Darrin Convertible Sold for USD$270,300 2002 Michigan Fall Classic Car Auction - The Kughn Collection |
Packard Super-8 One-Eightys That Failed To Sell At Auction
1942 Packard Super-8 One-Eighty's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
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