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The Packard DeLuxe Eight Model 840 and 845 were built atop the long 140- or 145-inch wheelbase and are considered by many to be the ultimate Packard of their era. The long bodies provided ample space and luxury for their passengers. The coach-built Packards are some of the most exquisite automobiles of all time.
The dual cowl phaeton was built atop the 140-inch Model 840 platform. It was powered by a 385 cubic-inch inline eight-cylinder engine capable of producing 120 horsepower. A four-speed manual gearbox sent power to the rear wheels while the body was suspended in place by a solid front axle with leaf springs, and a live rear axle also with leaf springs. Four-wheel mechanically-actuated drum brakes provided the stopping power.
The Packard automobiles were expensive but well worth the money. Their price ranges inched closely toward the cost of a new house. The Sport Phaeton had no roll-up windows and were true open cars meant for fair weather driving. There were two windshields meaning that the owner intended to be chauffeur driven.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2012
The dual cowl phaeton was built atop the 140-inch Model 840 platform. It was powered by a 385 cubic-inch inline eight-cylinder engine capable of producing 120 horsepower. A four-speed manual gearbox sent power to the rear wheels while the body was suspended in place by a solid front axle with leaf springs, and a live rear axle also with leaf springs. Four-wheel mechanically-actuated drum brakes provided the stopping power.
The Packard automobiles were expensive but well worth the money. Their price ranges inched closely toward the cost of a new house. The Sport Phaeton had no roll-up windows and were true open cars meant for fair weather driving. There were two windshields meaning that the owner intended to be chauffeur driven.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2012
2006 RM Auctions at Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $200,000-USD $250,000
Sale Price :
USD $231,000
1931 Packard Model 840 DeLuxe Eight Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Packard Model 840 DeLuxe Eight
(Data based on Model Year 1931 sales)
1931 Packard 840 Deluxe Eight Convertible Coupe Chassis#: 190532 Sold for USD$79,200 2024 Mecum : Monterey | |
1931 Packard 840 Deluxe Eight Convertible Coupe Sold for USD$67,100 2023 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1931 Packard 840 Deluxe Roadster Chassis#: 188801 Sold for USD$196,000 2023 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Enthusiast Auction | |
1931 Packard 840 Deluxe Eight Phaeton Chassis#: 190411 Sold for USD$156,800 2022 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1931 PACKARD 840 DELUXE EIGHT ROADSTER Chassis#: 191229 Sold for USD$105,280 2020 Bonhams : Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum | |
1931 Packard 840 Custom Eight Coupe Sold for USD$59,400 2020 Mecum : Indy | |
1931 Packard 840 DeLuxe Eight 4 Passenger Coupe Chassis#: 190041 Sold for USD$56,000 2020 Bonhams : Scottsdale Arizona | |
1931 Packard 840 Dual Cowl Sport Phaeton Sold for USD$59,400 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee | |
1931 Packard 840 Deluxe Eight 2/4-Passenger Roadster Chassis#: 47249 Sold for USD$242,000 2019 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale, Arizona | |
1931 Packard Custom Eight Roadster Chassis#: 191299 Sold for USD$151,250 2018 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1931 Packard Custom Eight Roadster Chassis#: 189075 Sold for USD$148,500 2018 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1931 Packard Custom Eight Sport Phaeton Chassis#: 190860 Sold for USD$151,200 2018 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | |
1931 Packard Series 840 Sold for USD$120,000 2018 Leake Auction : Oklahoma City | |
1931 Packard 840 DeLuxe Eight Dual Cowl Sport Phaeton Chassis#: 190397 Sold for USD$264,000 2017 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | |
1931 Packard Deluxe Eight Convertible Victoria by Dietrich Chassis#: 188700 Sold for USD$192,500 2017 RM Sotheby's : Arizona Auction | |
1931 PACKARD 840 DELUXE CONVERTIBLE COUPE Chassis#: 191094 Sold for USD$71,500 2016 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | |
1931 Packard DeLuxe Eight Convertible Coupe Sold for USD$154,000 2016 Auctions America : Fort Lauderdale | |
1931 Packard Deluxe Eight Convertible Coupe Chassis#: 479-68 Sold for USD$126,500 2013 RM Auction - Hershey | |
1931 Packard Deluxe Eight Sport Phaeton Sold for USD$118,250 2013 Auctions America - Auburn Fall | |
1931 Packard 840 Deluxe Eight Convertible Coupe Chassis#: 479-68 Sold for USD$110,000 2013 RM Auctions - Amelia Island |
Packard Model 840 DeLuxe Eights That Failed To Sell At Auction
1931 Packard Model 840 DeLuxe Eight's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1931 Packard 840 DeLuxe Eight Roadster | 188875 | 2023 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | $200,000 | $240,000 | |
1931 Packard 840 Deluxe Eight 2/4-Passenger Roadster | 47249 | 2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale Arizona | |||
1931 Packard 840 Deluxe Eight Phaeton | 47196 | 2020 Gooding & Company : Geared Online | $225,000 | $300,000 | |
1931 Packard Deluxe Eight Convertible Coupe | 188730 | 2019 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | |||
1931 Packard 840 Roadster | 47233 | 2017 The Finest : Boca Raton | $275,000 | $300,000 | |
1931 PACKARD 840 ROADSTER | 189993 | 2016 Scottsdale, The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa | $250,000 | $275,000 | |
1931 Packard Deluxe Eight Dual Cowl Sport Phaeton | 149659 | 2014 RM Auctions Automobiles of Arizona | $165,000 | ||
1931 Packard 840 DeLuxe Rumble Seat Roadster | 188875 | 2012 RM Auctions at Amelia Island, Fla | $200,000 | $250,000 | $300,000 |
1931 Packard Deluxe Eight Convertible Victoria by Waterhouse & Co. | 188233 | 2011 RM Auctions Concours d'Elegance at St. Johns | $230,000 | $250,000 | $350,000 |
1931 Packard 840 Individual Custom Convertible Sedan by Dietrich | 840-206 | 2011 RM Auctions Concours d'Elegance at St. Johns | $190,000 | $200,000 | $300,000 |
1931 PACKARD 840 | 323840 | 2010 Silver Auction Portland | $39,000 | ||
1931 Packard Model 840 DeLuxe Eight | 2009 Automobiles of Arizona | $160,000 | $250,000 | $300,000 | |
1931 Packard 840 Roadster Roadster | 2009 Boca Raton, FL Kruse | $250,000 |
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