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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
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 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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
1938 Packard 1607 Twelve Sold for USD$209,000 2006 The Otis Chandler Collection Auction | |
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.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1938 Packard Twelve 1607 Convertible Victoria | 1607600228 | 2020 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 Victoria | A600255 | 2010 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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