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The new Station Sedan, now based on the Standard Eight sedan and featuring hewn white ash paneling over an all-steel body, featured a unique semi-fastback roofline, and rear quarter panels. More than just decoration, the wood worked as part of the vehicle's structural integrity in the car's tailgate, which pioneered the two-piece gate design that would become common on many American wagons by the mid-1950s.
These were some of Packard's most elegant offerings of this year, fitted with lush and luxurious elements. The New York Fashion Academy dubbed it 'Fashion Car of the Year.' Most Packard Station Sedans were built in 1948, with leftovers re-titled and sold in 1949 and 1950.
The Packard Station Sedans were rare when they were new - and they are even rarer today, as their wooden body required proper care that many examples were not fortunate to receive.
This particular example was in long-term ownership on the East Coast before it was acquired by the Orin Smith collection. Prior to the Smith purchase, the car was given a nut-and-bolt, body-off chassis restoration. It is finished in Aztec Brown, has birch woodwork, and the interior is upholstered in brown vinyl with tweed fabric inserts and rubber mats.By Daniel Vaughan | May 2017
These were some of Packard's most elegant offerings of this year, fitted with lush and luxurious elements. The New York Fashion Academy dubbed it 'Fashion Car of the Year.' Most Packard Station Sedans were built in 1948, with leftovers re-titled and sold in 1949 and 1950.
The Packard Station Sedans were rare when they were new - and they are even rarer today, as their wooden body required proper care that many examples were not fortunate to receive.
This particular example was in long-term ownership on the East Coast before it was acquired by the Orin Smith collection. Prior to the Smith purchase, the car was given a nut-and-bolt, body-off chassis restoration. It is finished in Aztec Brown, has birch woodwork, and the interior is upholstered in brown vinyl with tweed fabric inserts and rubber mats.By Daniel Vaughan | May 2017
2022 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $60,000-USD $80,000
Sale Price :
USD $56,000
2017 RM Auctions : Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $60,000-USD $80,000
Sale Price :
USD $70,400
1948 Packard Eight Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Packard Eight
(Data based on Model Year 1948 sales)
1948 Packard Station Sedan Chassis#: 22934028 Sold for USD$32,480 2023 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Enthusiast Auction | |
1948 Packard 8 Sold for USD$23,000 2022 Fall Carlisle Auction | |
1948 Packard Eight Station Sedan Chassis#: 2293-3982 Sold for USD$56,000 2022 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | |
1948 Packard Six-Passenger Station Sedan Chassis#: 22922136 Sold for USD$33,600 2021 Worldwide Auctioneers : The 14th Annual Auburn Auction | |
1948 Packard Standard Station Sedan Chassis#: 22934127 Sold for USD$27,500 2021 Mecum : Monterey | |
1948 Packard Standard 8 Sold for USD$12,750 2021 GAA : April 2021 | |
1948 Packard Woody Wagon Sold for USD$44,000 2021 Mecum : Glendale | |
1948 Packard Woody Wagon Sold for USD$40,700 2020 Mecum : Las Vegas | |
1948 Packard Woody Wagon Sold for USD$28,000 2020 GAA : July 2020 | |
1948 PACKARD STANDARD 8 WOODY WAGON Chassis#: G219102 Sold for USD$26,950 2020 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, AZ | |
1948 Packard Series 22 Station Sedan Chassis#: 22934021 Sold for USD$41,440 2020 Bonhams : Scottsdale Arizona | |
1948 Packard Series 22 Station Sedan Chassis#: 22932008 Sold for USD$49,280 2020 Bonhams : Scottsdale Arizona | |
1948 Packard Series 22 Station Sedan Chassis#: 22932008 Sold for USD$50,400 2019 Bonhams : Quail Lodge Auction | |
1948 Packard Eight Sedan Chassis#: 2292-3001 Sold for USD$8,523 2019 H & H Classics - Imperial War Museum, Duxford | |
1948 Packard Eight Club Sedan Chassis#: G243868C Sold for USD$27,500 2019 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | |
1948 Packard Convertible Chassis#: 22792926 Sold for USD$48,400 2018 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
1948 Packard Series 22 Woody Chassis#: 22932008 Sold for USD$52,250 2018 Mecum : Monterey | |
1948 Packard Eight Station Sedan Chassis#: 2293-3338 Sold for USD$47,040 2018 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1948 Packard Series 22 Woodie Sold for USD$40,700 2018 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1948 Packard Sedan Sold for USD$12,100 2018 Mecum : Kissimmee |
Packard Eights That Failed To Sell At Auction
1948 Packard Eight's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1948 Packard Woody Wagon | 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021 | $27,000 | |||
1948 Packard Eight Station Sedan With Teardrop Trailer | 22932596 | 2021 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Enthusiast Auction | |||
1948 Packard Woody Wagon | 2020 GAA : February 2020 | $36,000 | |||
1948 Packard Woody Wagon | 2019 Mecum : Las Vegas | $50,000 | |||
1948 Packard Woody Wagon | 2018 Mecum : Las Vegas | $50,000 | |||
1948 Packard Series 22 Woody | 2018 Mecum : Houston | $45,000 | |||
1948 Packard Woody Wagon | G241516 | 2018 Mecum : Los Angeles | $70,000 | ||
1948 Packard Eight Station Sedan | 2017 Mecum : Chicago | $35,000 | |||
1948 Packard Eight Flower Car by Henney | 2017 Auctions America : Auburn Fall | $50,000 | $75,000 | ||
1948 Packard 8 Station Sedan | 2016 Auctions America : Auburn Fall | $45,000 | $70,000 | $85,000 | |
1948 Packard 8 Station Sedan | 2016 Auctions America : Auburn Fall | $42,000 | $50,000 | $60,000 | |
1948 PACKARD STATION SEDAN | 2016 McCormick's Palm Springs # 60 | $86,000 | |||
1948 PACKARD STATION SEDAN | 2016 McCormick's Auction # 60 | $86,000 | |||
1948 Packard 8 Station Sedan | 2014 Auctions America Auburn Fall | $21,000 | |||
1948 Packard Club Sedan | 2014 Silver Auction Arizona in January | $14,500 | |||
1948 PACKARD WOODY | 22934457 | 2010 Silver Auction Sun Valley | $46,000 | ||
1948 PACKARD WOODIE | 22934457 | 2010 Silver Auction Sun Valley | $35,000 | ||
1948 PACKARD | 2010 Silver Auction Hot August Nights | $80,000 | |||
1948 PACKARD | 2010 Silver Auction Hot August Nights | $15,000 | |||
1948 Packard Model 2211 Four Door Sedan | 2009 Leake Auctions Dallas 37th Annual Leake Auto Auction Market Hall | $24,000 | |||
1948 Packard Model 2211 Four Door Sedan | 2009 Leake Auctions Dallas 37th Annual Leake Auto Auction Market Hall | $35,000 | |||
1948 PACKARD COUPE | G221441 | 2008 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions November 23, 2008 | $12,000 | ||
1948 PACKARD SEDAN TWO DOOR | 2003 Kruse Auction Hot Springs, AR | $15,700 | |||
1948 PACKARD WOODY WAGON | 2002 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN | $21,000 |
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