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1937 Packard 115-C Six Cabriolet

  • Designed by Graber
  • Chassis Number: 115C-1088
  • Engine Number: T40249
Packard automobiles were not often sent to Europe due to tax laws and duties making them rather expensive. In certain countries, if the car was imported as a chassis and equipped with European coachwork and accessories a significant portion of the duty could be avoided. Though not a common practice, only a handful of American vehicles were sent to Europe to receive custom coachwork. The junior series Packards had particular appeal abroad as their size was more appropriate for the road conditions. Another benefit was the engine size, which was not taxed as heavily as the senior cars.

This Packard 115-C wears coachwork by Graber. Graber was initially trained in traditional coach building by his father and produced his first automobile body in 1927 on a Fiat chassis. Within a few short years, he had become an established and award-winning builder.

The Graber coachbuilder company was able to successfully combine its European flare with the Packard radiator. The body is well-proportioned with chrome sweep trim that carries the line of the hood back to the rear of the car. The interior with its folding bucket seats and distinctive door panels gives it a sporting appeal. There is wood grained dash and a light-colored leather interior. Outside, there are many elegant details like the custom cloisonné Packard badge on the radiator and Graber body tags on the cowl.

In 2011, the car was offered for sale at the Quail Lodge presented by Bonhams auction. It was estimated to sell for $185,000 - $225,000. Bidding failed to satisfy the vehicle's reserve and it would leave the auction unsold.

By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2011

2019 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $100,000-USD $120,000 
Sale Price :
USD $69,300

2013 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $150,000-USD $200,000 
Sale Price :
USD $165,000

2011 Bonhams - Quail Lodge Sale

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $185,000-USD $225,000 
Lot was not sold

1937 Packard 115-C Six Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Packard 115-C Six

(Data based on Model Year 1937 sales)
1937 PACKARD SIX 115-C CONVERTIBLE COUPE
Chassis#: 1089-3701
Sold for USD$25,760
  2023 Gooding & Company : Estate of Mark Smith Auction
 
1937 Packard Six 115-C Convertible
Sold for USD$31,900
  2022 Mecum Indy
 
1937 Packard Series 115-C Business Coupe
Chassis#: 10885086
Sold for USD$24,640
  2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Enthusiast Auction
 
1937 Packard Six
Sold for USD$18,500
  2021 GAA : February 2021
 
1937 Packard Six Convertible Coupe
Chassis#: 10892803
Sold for USD$46,750
  2020 RM Sothebys : Auburn Fall Auction
 
1937 Packard Six Station Wagon by Baker-Raulang
Chassis#: 13395
Sold for USD$80,300
  2020 RM Sothebys : Open Roads, North America
1937 Packard 115-C Six image  1937 Packard 115-C Six image  
1937 PACKARD 115C ROADSTER
Sold for USD$54,060
  2020 McCormick's Auction # 68
 
1937 Packard Six Cabriolet by Graber
Chassis#: 115-C-1088
Sold for USD$69,300
  2019 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale
1937 Packard 115-C Six image  1937 Packard 115-C Six image  
1937 Packard 115 Street Rod
Sold for USD$30,800
  2019 Mecum : Phoenix Auction
 
1937 Packard 115-C Sedan
Sold for USD$14,300
  2019 Russo & Steele : Scottsdale
 
1937 PACKARD 115C CONVERTIBLE COUPE RARE RIGHT HAND DRIVE EXAMPLE
Chassis#: I089-2462
Sold for USD$24,931
  2018 Coys - Syon Park, London
 
1937 Packard Six Business Coupe
Sold for USD$34,650
  2017 Auctions America : Auburn Fall
 
1937 Packard Six 115-C Series 4 Door
Sold for USD$19,250
  2017 Russo & Steele : Scottsdale Az
 
1937 Packard 115C Convertible
Sold for USD$75,000
  2016 Mecum - Indianapolis
 
1937 Packard Six Convertible Coupe
Sold for USD$74,250
  2015 RM Sotheby's Hershey Auction
 
1937 Packard 115C Sedan
Sold for USD$18,000
  2015 Leake Auction - Tulsa, OK
 
1937 PACKARD 115C 4 DOOR SEDAN
Chassis#: T64725
Sold for USD$22,000
  2015 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale
1937 Packard 115-C Six image  
1937 Packard Six Station Wagon by Baker-Raulang
Sold for USD$170,500
  2014 RM Auctions - Hershey
1937 Packard 115-C Six image  1937 Packard 115-C Six image  
1937 Packard 115-C Six Sedan
Sold for USD$12,100
  2014 Worldwide Auctions - Auburn
 
1937 Packard 115-C Six Sedan
Chassis#: T64725
Sold for USD$12,100
  2014 The 7th Annual Auburn Auction
1937 Packard 115-C Six image  

Packard 115-C Sixs That Failed To Sell At Auction

1937 Packard 115-C Six's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1937 Packard Six Business Coupe1088-10812020 RM Sothebys : Driving Into Summer $30,000$40,000
1937 Packard 115-C Convertible CoupeT343192015 The Auburn Auction   
1937 Packard 115-C Cabriolet 2011 Bonhams Quail Lodge Sale $185,000$225,000
1937 Packard 115 7 Window Touring Sedan 2011 Dana Mecum's Original Spring Classic Auction 24th Year$14,500  
1937 PACKARD 115108240702009 Silver Auction Hot August Nights$19,000  
1937 PACKARD 115-C 2009 Silver Auction Hot August Nights$82,500  
1937 Packard 115 2009 San Diego, CA$24,000  
1937 PACKARD 115 SEDAN 2009 Silver Auction Greater Salt Lake$22,000  
1937 PACKARD 115 2009 Silver Auction Arizona in January$24,000  
1937 PACKARD 115 SEDAN 2008 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions November 23, 2008$43,500  
1937 PACKARD C115 2008 Silver Auction Las Vegas$33,000  
1937 Packard 115-C Cabriolet 2004 Bonhams MOTOR CARS $100,000$125,000

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1937 Packard 115-C Six

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1937 Packard 115-C Six vehicle information
Sedan
Chassis #: T64725
1937 Packard 115-C Six vehicle information
Station Wagon
Coachwork: Baker-Raulang
Engine #: 13395
1937 Packard 115-C Six vehicle information
Cabriolet
Designer: Graber
Chassis #: 115C-1088
Engine #: T40249