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1940 Packard One-Twenty Navigation
Packard's first entry into the medium-price field - the One-Twenty - was introduced in 1935. This was followed by a six-cylinder model, dubbed the Six in 1937 and later called the One-Ten. These two Junior models quickly became Packard's best-sellers and accounted for over 92 percent of production for 1940. Among the 98,000 examples produced, just 1,761 were One-Twenty convertible coupes.
For 1940, the Packard eighteenth series received the traditional Packard grille flanked by two vertical side grilles, while sealed beam headlights were fitted directly on the fenders with parking lights mounted on the fender crowns. The cylinder heads were redesigned for better intake gas flow, the hood length was increased to allow for easier mounting of side-mount spares when ordered, and the options list was longer than ever. Packard also became the first manufacturer to offer air conditioning.
This example features the optional 'Glass Wing Deluxe Emblem,' known by some as the 'Goddess of Speed' hood ornament. This vehicle also has fog lights and sleek rear wheel fender skirts. It has an older restoration and was sold new in Beverly Hills, California but has most recently been part of a collection in Tennessee. It is finished in maroon with a tan Haartz top and dark maroon leather interior. The eight-cylinder engine displaces 282 cubic inches and offers 120 horsepower. There is a three-speed synchromesh manual transmission and four-wheel hydraulic brakes.
In 2012, the car was offered for sale at the St. Johns sale presented by RM Auctions. It was estimated to sell for $70,000 - $100,000. Bidding reached $47,500 but was not enough to satisfy the vehicle's reserve. It would leave the auction unsold.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2012
For 1940, the Packard eighteenth series received the traditional Packard grille flanked by two vertical side grilles, while sealed beam headlights were fitted directly on the fenders with parking lights mounted on the fender crowns. The cylinder heads were redesigned for better intake gas flow, the hood length was increased to allow for easier mounting of side-mount spares when ordered, and the options list was longer than ever. Packard also became the first manufacturer to offer air conditioning.
This example features the optional 'Glass Wing Deluxe Emblem,' known by some as the 'Goddess of Speed' hood ornament. This vehicle also has fog lights and sleek rear wheel fender skirts. It has an older restoration and was sold new in Beverly Hills, California but has most recently been part of a collection in Tennessee. It is finished in maroon with a tan Haartz top and dark maroon leather interior. The eight-cylinder engine displaces 282 cubic inches and offers 120 horsepower. There is a three-speed synchromesh manual transmission and four-wheel hydraulic brakes.
In 2012, the car was offered for sale at the St. Johns sale presented by RM Auctions. It was estimated to sell for $70,000 - $100,000. Bidding reached $47,500 but was not enough to satisfy the vehicle's reserve. It would leave the auction unsold.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2012
2012 Mecum - Anaheim, CA
Sale Price :
USD $55,000
2012 RM Auctions - St. Johns, Michigan
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $70,000-USD $100,000
High Bid (Lot was not sold)
USD $47,500
1940 Packard One-Twenty Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Packard One-Twenty
(Data based on Model Year 1940 sales)
1940 PACKARD 120 CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 13992709 Sold for USD$93,500 2025 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale | |
1940 Packard 120 Convertible Chassis#: i3992845 Sold for USD$30,800 2024 Mecum : Las Vegas | |
1940 PACKARD 120 CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 13992709 Sold for USD$66,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale Fall | |
1940 Packard 120 Convertible Chassis#: 13992314 Sold for USD$15,400 2023 Mecum : Dallas | |
1940 Packard 120 Street Rod Chassis#: 139218183 Sold for USD$73,920 2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |
1940 PACKARD 120 CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: CE31589C Sold for USD$93,500 2022 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Arizona | |
1940 Packard One-Twenty Convertible Coupe Sold for USD$3,300 2019 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
1940 Packard One-Twenty Convertible Coupe Sold for USD$3,300 2019 Auburn Spring : RM Auctions | |
1940 Packard 120 Sold for USD$18,000 2018 Leake - Dallas Fall 2018 | |
1940 Packard 120 Touring Sold for USD$10,000 2018 Leake - Tulsa | |
1940 Packard Eight Business Coupe Sold for USD$35,000 2017 Auctions America : Fort Lauderdale | |
1940 Packard 120 Sold for USD$22,500 2017 Silver Auction - Arizona in January 2017 | |
1940 Packard One-Twenty Club Coupe Sold for USD$28,600 2016 Auctions America : Auburn Fall | |
1940 Packard 'One-Twenty' Eight Coupé Chassis#: B314772 Sold for USD$25,713 2015 Bonhams : The Beaulieu Sale | |
1940 PACKARD 120 4 DOOR SEDAN Chassis#: 13926343 Sold for USD$21,450 2015 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale | |
1940 Packard One-Twenty Sedan Sold for USD$12,100 2014 Worldwide Auctions - Auburn | |
1940 Packard One-Twenty Touring Sedan Sold for USD$33,550 2014 Auctions America - Auburn Fall | |
1940 Packard One-Twenty Convertible Coupe Sold for USD$40,700 2014 Auctions America - Auburn Fall | |
1940 Packard One-Twenty Sedan Chassis#: 139215539 Sold for USD$12,100 2014 The 7th Annual Auburn Auction | |
1940 Packard 120 Convertible Sedan Chassis#: 1397-2180 Sold for USD$63,250 2014 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona | ![]() ![]() |
Packard One-Twentys That Failed To Sell At Auction
1940 Packard One-Twenty'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 One-Twenty Convertible Coupe | 2024 RM Sothebys : The Ron and Sarah Jury Grand National Collection | $75,000 | $100,000 | ||
1940 Packard 120 Convertible | 13992709 | 2023 Mecum : 2023 Monterey | $80,000 | $90,000 | $110,000 |
1940 Packard 120 Convertible | 2021 Mecum : Glendale | $100,000 | |||
1940 Packard 120 | 2019 Mecum Portland | $17,000 | |||
1940 Packard One Twenty Convertible Victoria by Darrin | 1801 -2022 | 2017 RM Sotheby's : Arizona Auction | $425,000 | $500,000 | |
1940 Packard120 | 2016 Silver Auction Arizona in March | $26,500 | |||
1940 Packard 120 | AZ139788 | 2015 Mecum : Monterey | $40,000 | ||
1940 Packard 120 | 2013 Silver Auction Arizona in the Fall | $25,000 | |||
1940 Packard 120 Convertible 282 CI, 3-Speed | 2012 Mecum Dallas, TX | ||||
1940 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe | 2012 Auctions America Auburn Fall | $55,000 | |||
1940 Packard One-Twenty Convertible Coupe | 13992845 | 2012 RM Auctions St. Johns, Michigan | $47,500 | $70,000 | $100,000 |
1940 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe | 2012 Auctions America Auburn Spring | $53,000 | |||
1940 Packard 120 | 2012 Silver Auction Fort McDowell, Arizona | ||||
1940 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe | C321510D | 2010 Worldwide Auctions The Auburn Auction | |||
1940 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe | 2008 Hilton Head Sports & Classic Car Auction | $80,000 | $100,000 | ||
1940 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe | 2007 Vintage Motor Car Auction at Meadow Brook Hall | $60,000 | $80,000 | $110,000 | |
1940 Packard 120 4 DR Sedan | 2002 Michigan Fall Classic Car Auction The Kughn Collection | $9,500 | |||
1940 PACKARD 120 CONVERTIBLE | 2001 Kruse Auction Ft. Lauderdale, FL | $51,000 |
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