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This car was purchased new by James Palmer of the famed Palmer House Hotel in Chicago for his then-girlfriend, motion picture actress Dolores Del Rio. Eventually, the car was sold (or traded) to Palmer's friend John Ringling North of circus fame. It remained in a Sarasota, Florida shed for many years until discovered by car enthusiasts.
The 1940 One-Sixty Darrin Convertible Victoria sits on a 127-inch wheelbase chassis and is powered by Packard's legendary 160 horsepower, 356 cubic-inch straight eight engine.
The 1940 Packard was the industry's first production model to offer air conditioning.
The 1940 One-Sixty Darrin Convertible Victoria sits on a 127-inch wheelbase chassis and is powered by Packard's legendary 160 horsepower, 356 cubic-inch straight eight engine.
The 1940 Packard was the industry's first production model to offer air conditioning.
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1940 Packard Super-8 One-Sixty Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Packard Super-8 One-Sixty
(Data based on Model Year 1940 sales)
| 1940 PACKARD ONE-SIXTY SUPER 8 STATION WAGON Chassis#: Packard Vehicle No. 1372-3281 Sold for USD$235,200 2024 Gooding : Amelia Island |   |
| 1940 PACKARD SUPER 8 160 1803 CONVERTIBLE VICTORIA Chassis#: 1803-2002 Sold for USD$335,000 2023 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach |   |
| 1940 Packard 160 Super Eight Touring Sedan Chassis#: 1372L2724 Sold for USD$19,600 2021 Worldwide Auctioneers : The 14th Annual Auburn Auction | |
| 1940 Packard Super Eight Convertible Sedan Chassis#: 13772130 Sold for USD$148,500 2018 Mecum : Monterey |   |
| 1940 Packard 160 Super 8 Convertible Coupe Chassis#: 13792287 Sold for USD$44,000 2018 Mecum : Monterey |   |
| 1940 Packard Super Eight One Sixty Coupe Chassis#: C502040B Sold for USD$57,200 2018 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | |
| 1940 Packard Super 8 Custom Town Car Chassis#: 18042001 Sold for USD$47,300 2017 The Auburn Auction : Worldwide Auctioneers | |
| 1940 Packard Super 8 160 4 Door Sedan Sold for USD$26,400 2017 Russo & Steele : Scottsdale Az | |
| 1940 PACKARD SUPER EIGHT 160 CONVERTIBLE SEDAN Chassis#: 13772026 Sold for USD$55,000 2016 Scottsdale, The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa | |
| 1940 Packard One-Sixty Club Coupe Sold for USD$52,250 2014 Auctions America - Auburn Fall | |
| 1940 PACKARD SUPER 8 CONVERTIBLE 2 DOOR VICTORIA Chassis#: 13792030 Sold for USD$148,500 2014 Barrett-Jackson's 43RD Annual Scottsdale Auction | |
| 1940 Packard Super 8 One-Sixty Convertible Coupe Sold for USD$86,900 2013 Worldwide Auctions - Auburn | |
| 1940 Packard Super Eight One Sixty Convertible Sedan Chassis#: 1377-2126 Sold for USD$44,000 2013 RM Auctions - St John's | |
| 1940 Packard One Sixty Super 8 Station Wagon Chassis#: 1372-3281 Sold for USD$220,000 2013 Gooding and Company - The Scottsdale Auction | |
| 1940 Packard Super Eight One-Sixty Convertible Coupe Chassis#: 1803-2002 Sold for USD$390,500 2012 RM Auctions - Monterey | |
| 1940 Packard Super Eight One-Eighty Darrin Convertible Sedan Chassis#: 1807-2015 Sold for USD$341,000 2012 RM Auctions - Monterey | |
| 1940 Packard 1803 Sold for USD$69,850 2012 Auctions America - Auburn Fall | |
| 1940 PACKARD SUPER 8 Sold for USD$37,800 2010 McCormick's Auction #49 - Palm Springs, CA | |
| 1940 Packard 160 Super Eight Coupe Chassis#: 513455 Sold for USD$59,428 2010 Shannons Auctions - 2010 Shannons Sydney Autumn Auction | |
| 1940 Packard Super Eight Formal Sedan Chassis#: 13322182 Sold for USD$57,750 2008 RM Auctions - The Astor Collection |
Packard Super-8 One-Sixtys That Failed To Sell At Auction
1940 Packard Super-8 One-Sixty's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 Packard 160 Super 8 Convertible Coupe | 2018 Mecum : Indianapolis | $55,000 | |||
| 1940 Packard 160 Super 8 Convertible Coupe | 2018 Mecum : Houston | $55,000 | |||
| 1940 Packard 160 Super 8 Convertible Coupe | 2018 Mecum : Kissimmee | $60,000 | |||
| 1940 PACKARD 160 SUPER EIGHT CLUB SEDAN | 2014 Mecum Austin | $23,000 | |||
| 1940 Packard Super 8 160 | A2304599 | 2009 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Houston Classic Auction | $77,000 | $85,000 | $100,000 |
| 1940 Packard Super Eight 160 Coupe | 2004 The Florida Collector Car Auction | $19,000 |
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1940 Packard Super-8 One-Sixty
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1940 Packard Super-8 One-Sixty Vehicle Profiles
Convertible Victoria
Coachwork: Darrin
Panel Brougham
Coachwork: Rollson
Convertible Victoria
Coachwork: Darrin
