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This one-off Packard Seanca Parisienne offered half of a hardtop on what would normally have been a Convertible Victoria body style in the 1940 Packard Custom Series designed by Darrin. The result surely has to be one of the most elegant Packards of that era. Howard 'Dutch' Darrin was famous for unique styling adaptations such as this one, and he found that the long wheelbase Packards were most suited for his work.
This Packard 180 Darrin is one of two cars that was outfitted with a special roof treatment and given the distinctive name of Towne Coupes. The other example is lost and was apparently built for actor Donald Meek. This Towne Coupe example has an unknown original owner, even Darrin himself was unable to recall whom the car was built for. It may have been built for Hollywood actor Jack Oakie.
It is believed that the Southern California company, Coachcraft, constructed and fit the fixed roof to the two cars.
By the mid-1950s, the car was in the care of retired Army Colonel Thomas Hauss of Cincinnati, Ohio. It was given a restoration and then sold in 1962 when he returned to active duty. The car was purchased by John Stuck who would care for the car for the next 43 years. During that time, it was given several minor additions including hood-side vents and well-proportioned rear fender skirts.
In 2005, the car was donated to America's Packard Museum in Dayton, Ohio where it was displayed in the main showroom until 2010 when it was deaccessioned by the museum and sold to the current owner. The car was then treated to professional mechanical and interior cosmetic work to prepare the car for its return to the road. Work was performed on the engine, transmission, brakes, and exhaust. The leather, carpets, and dash components received expert attention.
The work was completed in time for it to be displayed at the 2010 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. It even participated in the 60-mile Tour d'Elegance.
In 2011, the car was offered for sale at the Pebble Beach Auction presented by Gooding & Company. The car was estimated to sell for $400,000 - $500,000. As bidding came to a close, the care failed to find a buyer willing to satisfy the reserve. It would leave the auction unsold.
This Packard 180 Darrin is one of two cars that was outfitted with a special roof treatment and given the distinctive name of Towne Coupes. The other example is lost and was apparently built for actor Donald Meek. This Towne Coupe example has an unknown original owner, even Darrin himself was unable to recall whom the car was built for. It may have been built for Hollywood actor Jack Oakie.
It is believed that the Southern California company, Coachcraft, constructed and fit the fixed roof to the two cars.
By the mid-1950s, the car was in the care of retired Army Colonel Thomas Hauss of Cincinnati, Ohio. It was given a restoration and then sold in 1962 when he returned to active duty. The car was purchased by John Stuck who would care for the car for the next 43 years. During that time, it was given several minor additions including hood-side vents and well-proportioned rear fender skirts.
In 2005, the car was donated to America's Packard Museum in Dayton, Ohio where it was displayed in the main showroom until 2010 when it was deaccessioned by the museum and sold to the current owner. The car was then treated to professional mechanical and interior cosmetic work to prepare the car for its return to the road. Work was performed on the engine, transmission, brakes, and exhaust. The leather, carpets, and dash components received expert attention.
The work was completed in time for it to be displayed at the 2010 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. It even participated in the 60-mile Tour d'Elegance.
In 2011, the car was offered for sale at the Pebble Beach Auction presented by Gooding & Company. The car was estimated to sell for $400,000 - $500,000. As bidding came to a close, the care failed to find a buyer willing to satisfy the reserve. It would leave the auction unsold.
2011 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auctions
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $400,000-USD $500,000
Lot was not sold
1940 Packard Custom Super-8 One-Eighty Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Packard Custom Super-8 One-Eighty
(Data based on Model Year 1940 sales)
1940 Packard Custom Super Eight One-Eighty Convertible Sedan by Darrin Chassis#: 1807-2012 Sold for USD$240,800 2024 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1940 Packard Custom Super-8 One-Eighty1940 Packard Darrin Custom Super Eight 180 Convertible Sedan Chassis#: C507382F Sold for USD$263,200 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Enthusiast Auction | |
1940 PACKARD 180 4-DOOR SEDAN Chassis#: C505763F Sold for USD$33,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1940 Packard Super Eight 180 Touring Sedan Sold for USD$41,440 2023 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |
1940 PACKARD CUSTOM SUPER EIGHT 180 CONVERTIBLE SEDAN Sold for USD$162,400 2023 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1940 Packard Custom Super Eight One-Eighty Club Sedan Chassis#: 1356-2077 Sold for USD$51,700 2022 RM Sothebys : The Hershey Auction | |
1940 Packard Custom Super Eight One-Eighty Sport Sedan by Darrin Chassis#: 1807-2002 Sold for USD$280,000 2021 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1940 Packard 180 Five Passenger Touring Sedan Chassis#: 13422386 Sold for USD$17,920 2019 Bonhams : Tupelo Auction | |
1940 Packard Super 8 One-Eighty Touring Sedan Chassis#: 13422501 Sold for USD$28,000 2019 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | |
1940 Packard Custom Super Eight One Eighty Club Sedan Chassis#: 13562115 Sold for USD$24,750 2018 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
1940 PACKARD SUPER 8 1803 Chassis#: 13792030 Sold for USD$62,700 2018 Barrett-Jackson : Northeast | |
1940 Packard Custom Super Eight One-Eighty Club Sedan Sold for USD$22,825 2017 Auctions America : Auburn Fall | |
1940 Packard Super Eight Touring Sedan Sold for USD$28,500 2017 Mecum : Portland | |
1940 Packard One-Eighty Touring Sedan Sold for USD$49,500 2017 Auctions America : Fort Lauderdale | |
1940 Packard Custom Super Eight One Eighty Convertible Sedan by Darrin Sold for USD$236,500 2014 Motor City Auction by RM Auctions | |
1940 PACKARD SERIES 1801 MODEL 1392 SEDAN Sold for USD$40,425 2014 McCormick's - Palm Springs # 56 | |
1940 PACKARD CLUB SEDAN Sold for USD$22,050 2013 McCormick's - Palm Springs # 55 | |
1940 Packard Darrin Convertible Custom Chassis#: C502708B Sold for USD$242,000 2013 Russo & Steele - Scottsdale | |
1940 Packard Custom Super-Eight 180 Convertible Victoria Chassis#: V520265P Sold for USD$247,500 2012 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auction | |
1940 Packard Darrin Convertible Sold for USD$205,000 2011 Mecum Auctions - Kissimmee, FL Auction |
Packard Custom Super-8 One-Eightys That Failed To Sell At Auction
1940 Packard Custom Super-8 One-Eighty's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1940 Packard Darrin Custom Super Eight 180 Convertible Sedan | C507382F | 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Enthusiast Auction | |||
1940 Packard Darrin 1807 Convertible Sedan | 18072010 | 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale | |||
1940 Packard Custom Super Eight One-Eighty Convertible Victoria by Darrin | 1806-2001 | 2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey | $475,000 | $550,000 | |
1940 Packard Darrin 180 Super Eight Custom Victoria Convertible | 18062001 | 2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |||
1940 Packard Super 8 Model 1807 Convertible Sedan | C506019F | 2021 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Enthusiast Auction | |||
1940 Packard Custom Super Eight One Eighty Convertible Victoria by Darrin | 2020 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction | $300,000 | $375,000 | ||
1940 Packard One-Eighty Touring Sedan | 2017 Auctions America : Auburn Spring | $50,000 | $60,000 | ||
1940 Packard One-Eighty Club Sedan | 2017 Auctions America : Auburn Spring | $37,500 | $45,000 | ||
1940 Packard One-Eighty Formal Sedan | 2016 Auctions America : Auburn Fall | $34,000 | $50,000 | $60,000 | |
1940 Packard One-Eighty Touring Limousine | 2016 Auctions America : Auburn Fall | $17,500 | $35,000 | $45,000 | |
1940 Packard Super 8 Custom 1351 Touring Sedan 356/160 HP, 3-Speed | 2012 Mecum St Charles, Il | $65,000 | |||
1940 Packard Model 1806 Towne Coupe | 18062007 | 2011 Gooding and Company Pebble Beach Auctions | $400,000 | $500,000 | |
1940 Packard Model 180 Eight Woodie Wagon | 13732349 | 2011 Bonhams Greenwich Concours d'Elegance: Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia | $125,000 | $150,000 | |
1940 Packard Darrin Four Door Convertible Sedan | 2010 Leake Auctions Tulsa, Oklahoma | $150,000 | |||
1940 Packard Darrin Convertible | 2009 Mecum Monterey Auction | $160,000 | |||
1940 PACKARD 180 SUPER EIGHT | 2003 Bonhams MOTOR CARS | $35,000 | $45,000 | ||
1940 PACKARD SUPER 8 TWO DOOR | 2001 Kruse Auction San Antonio, TX | $16,000 |
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1940 Packard Custom Super-8 One-Eighty
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