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1937 Packard 1502 Super Eight Navigation
This example is number 68 or approximately 100 Dietrich Convertible Sedans built in 1937. According to the Packard Club, it was sold on June 2, 1937, in New York City to Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Reportedly, when the Roosevelt family was finished with the car, it was given to the chauffeur. Giving such a car to a chauffeur was a traditional practice in a family of such stature.
The Super 8 was available in three models with the 1502 being the longest with a 139-inch wheelbase. The 1502 was available in six body styles and all featured a 320 cubic-inch straight eight engine. The Super 8 featured an independent front wheel suspension that utilized coil springs and wishbones. They also featured hydraulic brakes. Packard marketed the car as 'the car that recognizes no rival save the mighty Packard 12.'
The Super 8 was available in three models with the 1502 being the longest with a 139-inch wheelbase. The 1502 was available in six body styles and all featured a 320 cubic-inch straight eight engine. The Super 8 featured an independent front wheel suspension that utilized coil springs and wishbones. They also featured hydraulic brakes. Packard marketed the car as 'the car that recognizes no rival save the mighty Packard 12.'
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1937 Packard 1502 Super Eight Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Packard 1502 Super Eight
(Data based on Model Year 1937 sales)
| 1937 Packard 1502 Super Eight Convertible Sedan Chassis#: 399089 Sold for USD$96,320 2025 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |
| 1937 Packard 1502 Super Eight Town Car Chassis#: 1501210 Sold for USD$80,000 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Enthusiast Auction | |
| 1937 Packard 1502 Super 8 Sold for USD$38,000 2022 Carlisle Auctions : Spring Carlisle | |
| 1937 Packard Super Eight Convertible Sedan Sold for USD$104,500 2019 RM Sothebys : Hershey |   |
| 1937 Packard Super Eight Convertible Sedan Sold for USD$103,400 2017 Auctions America : Fort Lauderdale | |
| 1937 Packard Super Eight Limousine Sold for USD$26,400 2014 Auctions America - Ft Lauderdale | |
| 1937 Packard Super Eight Convertible Sedan Sold for USD$110,000 2013 RM Auction - Hershey | |
| 1937 PACKARD 1502 Sold for USD$64,000 2009 Silver Auction - Bernie Zieminski's Collection | |
| 1937 Packard 1502 Super Eight Sold for USD$143,000 2009 Automobiles of Arizona |   |
| 1937 Packard Super 8 Dual Windshield Phaeton Chassis#: 1502221 Sold for USD$148,500 2005 Vintage Motor Cars at Meadow Brook Hall | |
| 1937 PACKARD 1502 7 PASSENGER Sold for USD$37,000 2002 Kruse Auction - Auburn, IN |
Packard 1502 Super Eights That Failed To Sell At Auction
1937 Packard 1502 Super Eight's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 Packard Series 1502 Super Eight Convertible Sedan | 399089 | 2024 Bonhams : The Audrain Concours Auction | $80,000 | $100,000 | |
| 1937 Packard Super Eight Convertible Sedan | 1063268 | 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Enthusiast Auction | |||
| 1937 Packard Super Eight Limousine | 2017 Auctions America : Auburn Fall | $28,000 | $36,000 | ||
| 1937 Packard Super Eight Limousine | 2017 Auctions America : Auburn Spring | $27,500 | $40,000 | ||
| 1937 Packard Super Eight Limousine | 2016 Auctions America : Auburn Fall | $30,000 | $50,000 | $60,000 | |
| 1937 PACKARD SUPER EIGHT CONVERTIBLE SEDAN | 399089 | 2016 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours d'Elegance Auction | $115,000 | $145,000 |
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