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1938 Packard 1607 Twelve Convertible Victoria

  • Coachwork by Dietrich
  • Chassis Number: A600378
1938 Packard 1607 Twelve Navigation
The 1938 Packard Twelve was powered by an engine with a modified L configuration with valve stems almost horizontal and operated by a camshaft deep in the engine's head through roller rockers on hydraulically adjusted eccentrics. The result was an engine that was almost completely silent. In 1935 aluminum heads and a longer stroke boosted the engine displacement to 473 cubic inches and the horsepower to 175.

This Packard was sold new by Packard of Manhattan in New York City. It has been treated to a restoration which earned it a Classic Car of America Senior First place Trophy number 1609. The car is finished in black paint with a red leather interior, banjo steering wheel, and grey dash that was only used for the 1938 model year. The black canvas top has red piping, and the car carries twin side mounts with mirrors, twin spotlights, and a rear trunk rack.

In 2012, this car was offered for sale at the Amelia Island auction presented by RM Auctions. The car was estimated to sell for $175,000 - $225,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for $143,000 inclusive of the buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2012

2012 RM Auctions at Amelia Island, Fla

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $175,000-USD $225,000 
Sale Price :
USD $143,000

1938 Packard 1607 Twelve Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Packard 1607 Twelve

(Data based on Model Year 1938 sales)
1938 Packard Twelve 1607 Convertible Coupe
Chassis#: 11392032
Sold for USD$257,600
  2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Auburn Auction
 
1938 PACKARD 12 TORPEDO-CABRIOLET
Chassis#: A600390
Sold for USD$440,000
  2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ
 
1938 Packard Twelve Town Limousine
Sold for USD$82,500
  2022 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1938 Packard Twelve Convertible Coupe
Chassis#: 11392032
Sold for USD$264,000
  2018 Worldwide Auctioneers : Auburn Auction
 
1938 Packard Twelve Coupe Roadster
Chassis#: 1139-2021
Sold for USD$330,000
  2016 RM Sotheby's : Motor City
 
1938 Packard Twelve Convertible Victoria
Chassis#: A600378
Sold for USD$143,000
  2012 RM Auctions at Amelia Island, Fla
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1938 PACKARD TWELVE ALL-WEATHER CABRIOLET
Sold for USD$152,900
  2011 Auctions America - Spring Auburn
 
1938 PACKARD VICTORIA CONVERTIBLE
Sold for USD$170,500
  2010 Barrett-Jackson ORANGE COUNTY 2010
 
1938 Packard 1607 Twelve Coupe Roadster
Sold for USD$200,750
  2010 Gooding and Company : The Amelia Island Auction
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1938 PACKARD VICTORIA 2 DOOR CONVERTIBLE
Sold for USD$209,000
  2008 Barrett-Jackson - Las Vegas 2008
 
1938 Packard Touring Sedan by Brunn
Sold for USD$187,000
  2008 Collector Cars of Fort Lauderdale
 
1938 Packard 1607 Twelve
Sold for USD$170,500
  2007 Gooding & Company
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1938 Packard 1607 Twelve
Sold for USD$209,000
  2006 The Otis Chandler Collection Auction
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1938 Packard Victoria V-12 Convertible
Sold for USD$197,950
  2005 The Florida Collector Car Auction
 
1938 Packard Twelve Convertible Sedan
Sold for USD$105,000
  2003 Vintage Motor Cars in Arizona
 

Packard 1607 Twelves That Failed To Sell At Auction

1938 Packard 1607 Twelve's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1938 Packard Twelve 1607 Convertible Victoria16076002282020 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale Arizona Auction   
1938 Packard 1607 2016 Mecum : Kissimmee$55,000  
1938 Packard Club Sedan 1607 2015 Carlisle Auctions: Lakeland Fall Auction   
1938 PACKARD 16ème SERIE V12 BERLINE COURTE 2011 Automobiles sur les Champs 2   
1938 Packard Model 1607 Convertible VictoriaA6002552010 Worldwide Auctions The Auburn Auction $220,000$260,000
1938 PACKARD 1607 FORMAL SEDAN 2002 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN$48,000  

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