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1940 Packard Custom Super-8 One-Eighty Navigation
Building on the success of his customized Packard Convertible Victorias, Howard 'Dutch' Darrin began designing a Sport Sedan based on the 1940 Packard 180 four-door chassis. The transformation of the custom Darrin features to the completed four-door car was extraordinary, with elegant proportions and signature Darrin features including the raked, vee'd windshield and a more subtly adapted version of the 'Darrin Dip' along the tops of the doors.
The Sport Sedan rode on a 138-inch wheelbase and standard model 180 sales for 1940 were 1,900 out of a total production of 98,000 units. The Darrin version cost $6,100 which was over $2,000 more than other Packard models. There were reportedly two (possibly three) of the Darrin Sport Sedans built; the other example has not been found. Packard withdrew from the project, making this the rarest of all the Packard Darrins.
The original owner of this Sport Sedan (one of two such cars built) was a Mr. Ames of Boston, Massachusetts, the owner of TruTemper Hardware. It was given to their chauffeur and subsequently to a collector. The current owner is the fourth titleholder of the vehicle. The vehicle features a rear seat radio and voice control to the driver.
This Packard was restored in 1981 by Packard Youngstown.
The 1940 180 custom Darrin sport sedan is powered by Packard's 160 horsepower, 356 cubic-inch straight eight engine. Interestingly, the 1940 Packards were the industry's first production cars to offer air conditioning.
The Sport Sedan rode on a 138-inch wheelbase and standard model 180 sales for 1940 were 1,900 out of a total production of 98,000 units. The Darrin version cost $6,100 which was over $2,000 more than other Packard models. There were reportedly two (possibly three) of the Darrin Sport Sedans built; the other example has not been found. Packard withdrew from the project, making this the rarest of all the Packard Darrins.
The original owner of this Sport Sedan (one of two such cars built) was a Mr. Ames of Boston, Massachusetts, the owner of TruTemper Hardware. It was given to their chauffeur and subsequently to a collector. The current owner is the fourth titleholder of the vehicle. The vehicle features a rear seat radio and voice control to the driver.
This Packard was restored in 1981 by Packard Youngstown.
The 1940 180 custom Darrin sport sedan is powered by Packard's 160 horsepower, 356 cubic-inch straight eight engine. Interestingly, the 1940 Packards were the industry's first production cars to offer air conditioning.
Boston-based Mr. Ames of the Tru-Temper Hardware Company is believed to have been this vehicle's original owner. Unlike other production Darrin Sport Sedans which were intended to be owner-driven, this example was commissioned for use as a limousine. The rear compartment is separated from the front via a roll-up divider window and upholstered in broadcloth in a combination of dark and sage green. The floor is covered in plush carpeting. The driver's compartment is trimmed in green leather, including an unusual leather headliner. There are two radios one for each compartment. Additional options include dual-covered side-mount spares, a rear luggage rack, a backup light, running boards, and Packard-branded Guide Super Ray driving lights.
The current caretaker acquired this Darrin-bodied Packard in the early 1980s and at the time was in solid condition, requiring only cleaning and the preparation of its sheet metal for a new coat of Wilshire Green paint. The two-tone broadcloth rear upholstery and leather driver's compartment were reproduced to original specifications. The mechanical systems were restored to their original specifications, including the installation of a factory-crated 365 cubic-inch inline-eight replacement engine and the professional rebuild of the three-speed transmission with overdrive.
This Sport Sedan was shown extensively, earning accolades at the Meadowbrook Concours d'Elegance and the Glenmoor Gathering of Significant Automobiles. It is a Classic Car Club of America Full Classic and has earned a CCCA Senior Premier badge (number 2714), as well as an AACA National First, First Place at a Packard Automobile Classics national meet.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2022
The current caretaker acquired this Darrin-bodied Packard in the early 1980s and at the time was in solid condition, requiring only cleaning and the preparation of its sheet metal for a new coat of Wilshire Green paint. The two-tone broadcloth rear upholstery and leather driver's compartment were reproduced to original specifications. The mechanical systems were restored to their original specifications, including the installation of a factory-crated 365 cubic-inch inline-eight replacement engine and the professional rebuild of the three-speed transmission with overdrive.
This Sport Sedan was shown extensively, earning accolades at the Meadowbrook Concours d'Elegance and the Glenmoor Gathering of Significant Automobiles. It is a Classic Car Club of America Full Classic and has earned a CCCA Senior Premier badge (number 2714), as well as an AACA National First, First Place at a Packard Automobile Classics national meet.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2022
2021 RM Sothebys : Hershey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $325,000-USD $375,000
Sale Price :
USD $280,000
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 |
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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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