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This 1934 Packard Super Eight 2-Passenger Coupe is unique - believed to be the only known surviving example - built as a coupe with only two passenger seats. Most Packard Coupes of this era were built with a rumble seat, offering two additional seats. It is believed that this was a special-order feature either from the factory or a dealer, as the profile of the rear deck lid does not allow it simply to be reversed as on many other automobiles of the era. Like other Packard Coupes, this example has crank-down rear windows and golf bag doors on the side of the body.
This Packard Super Eight, the 33rd example built, was sold new by the Thompson Motor Company of Beverly Hills, California, on November 17, 1933. Legend states that the car was first sold to Clark Gable, 'the King of Hollywood,' although no documentary evidence exists to support this claim. In 1954, the car was registered to Malcolm Waring of Beverly Hills, California. Mr. Waring sold the Packard to George D. 'Don' Letson in 1958, who worked in Los Angeles but resided in Portland, Oregon. The Packard remained with Mr. Letson for the remainder of his life and was so highly prized that he restored it twice – the first time in the early 1960s, to the standards of the time, then again to a more professional standard in 1996.
After the second restoration, the car was judged First in Class at that year's Forest Grove Concours d'Elegance. Beyond just a static piece of art, Mr. Letson drove it often, enjoying it on national tours. After Mr. Letson's passing in 2011, the car was acquired privately for the Academy of Art University Automobile Collection, where it has been exhibited since.
Currently, this restored Packard is finished in Packard Maroon with red wire wheels and retains its original fabric-bound springs still visible under the black leather seat cushions. The engine is cooled by a modern radiator core, possibly installed during Mr. Letson's ownership to ensure durability on tours. There are dual side-mounted spares with hard covers and mirrors, chromed hood side doors, a single driving light, dual horns, and the classic Cormorant radiator mascot. Currently, it has recorded 69,775 miles.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2023
This Packard Super Eight, the 33rd example built, was sold new by the Thompson Motor Company of Beverly Hills, California, on November 17, 1933. Legend states that the car was first sold to Clark Gable, 'the King of Hollywood,' although no documentary evidence exists to support this claim. In 1954, the car was registered to Malcolm Waring of Beverly Hills, California. Mr. Waring sold the Packard to George D. 'Don' Letson in 1958, who worked in Los Angeles but resided in Portland, Oregon. The Packard remained with Mr. Letson for the remainder of his life and was so highly prized that he restored it twice – the first time in the early 1960s, to the standards of the time, then again to a more professional standard in 1996.
After the second restoration, the car was judged First in Class at that year's Forest Grove Concours d'Elegance. Beyond just a static piece of art, Mr. Letson drove it often, enjoying it on national tours. After Mr. Letson's passing in 2011, the car was acquired privately for the Academy of Art University Automobile Collection, where it has been exhibited since.
Currently, this restored Packard is finished in Packard Maroon with red wire wheels and retains its original fabric-bound springs still visible under the black leather seat cushions. The engine is cooled by a modern radiator core, possibly installed during Mr. Letson's ownership to ensure durability on tours. There are dual side-mounted spares with hard covers and mirrors, chromed hood side doors, a single driving light, dual horns, and the classic Cormorant radiator mascot. Currently, it has recorded 69,775 miles.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2023
2023 Broad Arrow : Monterey Jet Center
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $250,000-USD $350,000
Sale Price :
USD $179,200
1934 Packard 1104 Super Eight Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Packard 1104 Super Eight
(Data based on Model Year 1934 sales)
1934 Packard Super Eight 2-Passenger Coupe Chassis#: 752872 Sold for USD$179,200 2023 Broad Arrow : Monterey Jet Center | ![]() ![]() |
1934 PACKARD SUPER EIGHT 1104 CONVERTIBLE COUPE Chassis#: 759-66 Sold for USD$67,200 2023 Gooding & Company : Estate of Mark Smith Auction | |
1934 Packard Super Eight Coupe Roadster Sold for USD$168,000 2023 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | ![]() ![]() |
1934 Packard Super Eight Coupe Roadster Chassis#: 759 139 Sold for USD$192,500 2022 RM Sothebys : The Hershey Auction | ![]() ![]() |
1934 Packard 1104 Sport Phaeton Chassis#: 751-19 Sold for USD$192,500 2020 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale Arizona Auction | |
1934 Packard Super 8 Convertible Victoria Sold for USD$121,000 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee | |
1934 Packard 1104 Super 8 Coupe Sold for USD$110,000 2019 Mecum : Dallas | |
1934 Packard Super Eight Coupe Sold for USD$99,000 2019 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
1934 Packard Super Eight Phaeton Chassis#: 752423 Sold for USD$156,800 2019 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale Arizona | ![]() ![]() |
1934 Packard 1104 Super 8 Dual Cowl Sport Phaeton Sold for USD$258,500 2018 Mecum : Las Vegas | |
1934 Packard Super 8 Club Sedan Chassis#: 703854 Sold for USD$33,000 2018 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
1934 Packard Super Eight 1104 Dual Cowl Sport Phaeton Chassis#: 753234 Sold for USD$363,000 2018 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | ![]() ![]() |
1934 Packard Super Eight 1104 Coupe Roadster Chassis#: 759-144 Sold for USD$220,000 2018 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1934 PACKARD 1104 SUPER 8 ROADSTER Chassis#: 753642 Sold for USD$187,000 2017 Barrett-Jackson : Northeast | ![]() ![]() |
1934 Packard Super Eight Coupe Roadster Sold for USD$198,000 2017 RM Auctions : Amelia Island | ![]() ![]() |
1934 Packard Super Eight Coupe Roadster Chassis#: 752604 Sold for USD$242,000 2017 RM Sotheby's : Arizona Auction | ![]() ![]() |
1934 Packard Super Eight Two-Passenger Coupe Chassis#: 753291 Sold for USD$123,750 2016 RM Sotheby's : Hershey | ![]() ![]() |
1934 Packard Super Eight Club Sedan Sold for USD$82,500 2014 Auctions America - Auburn Fall | |
1934 Packard Super Eight Convertible Victoria Chassis#: 752388 Sold for USD$198,000 2014 Motor City Auction by RM Auctions | ![]() ![]() |
1934 Packard Super Eight Club Sedan Chassis#: 750-284 Sold for USD$93,500 2014 RM Auctions - Amelia Island |
Packard 1104 Super Eights That Failed To Sell At Auction
1934 Packard 1104 Super Eight's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1934 Packard 1104 Super Eight Dual Cowl Sport Phaeton | 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale | ||||
1934 Packard 1104 Super Eight Victoria Convertible | 76715 | 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale | |||
1934 Packard 1104 Super 8 Dual Cowl Sport Phaeton | 76129 | 2019 Mecum : Monterey | |||
1934 Packard 1104 Super Eight Convertible Victoria | 76765 | 2019 Mecum : Monterey | $145,000 | $160,000 | $200,000 |
1934 Packard 1104 Super Eight Coupe | 753291 | 2018 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction | $125,000 | $150,000 | |
1934 Packard Super Eight 2/4-Passenger Coupe | 753217 | 2017 The Auburn Auction : Worldwide Auctioneers | |||
1934 Packard Super Eight Coupe Roadster | 753642 | 2016 Dragone : The Boston Cup Auction | $185,000 | $225,000 | |
1934 Packard 1104 Super 8 Club Sedan | 2012 Leake Auctions Tulsa | $57,000 | |||
1934 Packard Super 8 1104 Tourer | 2012 Mecum Auctions Kissimmee Florida | $150,000 | |||
1934 Packard 1104 Super Eight | 759143 | 2009 Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook | $185,000 | $225,000 | $275,000 |
1934 Packard Super 8 Conv. Victoria | 2003 The Novi Classic Car Auction | $132,000 | |||
1934 Packard Super 8 Conv. Victoria | 2003 Vintage Motor Cars at Meadow Brook Hall | $122,500 | |||
1934 Packard Super 8 Victoria Convert. | 2003 Toronto International Spring Classic Car Auction | $182,000 | |||
1934 Packard Super 8 Convertible Coupe | 2003 The Florida Collector Car Auction | $65,000 | |||
1934 PACKARD SUPER 8/MODEL 1104 ROADSTER | 2001 Kruse Auction Ft. Lauderdale, FL | $84,500 |
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