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Two examples of the Style No. 3410 Convertible Roadster by Derham were built on the Packard 845 chassis. The Derham Body Company of Rosemont, Pennsylvania were skilled craftsmen who built everything from formal limousines to sporting bodies. The Convertible Roadsters had a long hood and rear deck line and a rather low windshield with small top and side windows. This example has a crank-operated top which was a feature not found on all Derham Convertible Roadsters. It also has dual rear-mounted spares and chrome hood doors.
This example was ordered by the Packard Washington Motor Car Company of Washington, D.C., with the body alone costing $2,000. It was finished in Black with Ronan's Perfect Red Extra Pale window reveals, wheels, chassis, and gas tank. The interior was done in Blanchard & Lane Devon Grain leather. The top and rear spare covers are done in waterproof black mohair.
Shortly after arriving at Packard Washington, it was acquired by its first owner on November 28th of 1930. By 1954 it was in the care of Anthony Fiocco of Westlake, Ohio. Around 1960 it was acquired by Julian Eccles of Oregon, in whose ownership it was restored in the early 1980s and displayed at the 1982 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. It was offered from Eccles' estate in 1987 and ultimately sold to James Weston of San Francisco, who exhibited it as a display-only entrant at Pebble Beach in 1999. It remained with Mr. Weston until his passing, and shortly after it was acquired by the current owners. It was then given a meticulously researched restoration using the original colors and upholstery described in the detailed Derham build records.
In 2018 it made its third trip to the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, where it was aptly awarded Best in Class in the Packard Class.By Daniel Vaughan | Jul 2019
This example was ordered by the Packard Washington Motor Car Company of Washington, D.C., with the body alone costing $2,000. It was finished in Black with Ronan's Perfect Red Extra Pale window reveals, wheels, chassis, and gas tank. The interior was done in Blanchard & Lane Devon Grain leather. The top and rear spare covers are done in waterproof black mohair.
Shortly after arriving at Packard Washington, it was acquired by its first owner on November 28th of 1930. By 1954 it was in the care of Anthony Fiocco of Westlake, Ohio. Around 1960 it was acquired by Julian Eccles of Oregon, in whose ownership it was restored in the early 1980s and displayed at the 1982 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. It was offered from Eccles' estate in 1987 and ultimately sold to James Weston of San Francisco, who exhibited it as a display-only entrant at Pebble Beach in 1999. It remained with Mr. Weston until his passing, and shortly after it was acquired by the current owners. It was then given a meticulously researched restoration using the original colors and upholstery described in the detailed Derham build records.
In 2018 it made its third trip to the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, where it was aptly awarded Best in Class in the Packard Class.By Daniel Vaughan | Jul 2019
The Eighth Series Packard Deluxe Eights, introduced on August 14, 1930, were almost exclusively bodied with large touring-style coachwork. The cars were largely carryovers from the Seventh Series with myriad detail changes. Most significantly, the big 384.8cid straight-eight, mated to a 4-speed manual transmission, was now rated at 120hp. The Packard lineup encompassed an impressive choice of 23 body types with the Series 845 models offering Packard's longest wheelbase of 145 inches. Eighth Series production was curtailed early due to the June 17, 1931 introduction of the return of the Twin-Six models as well as the new medium-priced Light Eight. Regardless, the Series 845 models were produced in limited numbers. The shortened model run and the limited production of Series 845 models, no doubt add to the desirability of the Eighth Series cars today among collectors and Packard aficionados.
This example, a Derham-bodied convertible, is one of only two similar cars that exist today. It was delivered to the Packard dealership in Washington, D.C., with a number of special features, including a crank-down top similar to those found on the Walker-LaGrande Duesenbergs, which added approximately $100 to the price tag. Other unique features are the dual rear-mounted spares and chrome hood doors that added to the car's sporty nature. 2018 was the car's third visit to Pebble Beach, having been previously shown in 1982 and 1999. The current owner bought the car in 2017 and has just restored its striking livery as specified by the Derham records.
This example, a Derham-bodied convertible, is one of only two similar cars that exist today. It was delivered to the Packard dealership in Washington, D.C., with a number of special features, including a crank-down top similar to those found on the Walker-LaGrande Duesenbergs, which added approximately $100 to the price tag. Other unique features are the dual rear-mounted spares and chrome hood doors that added to the car's sporty nature. 2018 was the car's third visit to Pebble Beach, having been previously shown in 1982 and 1999. The current owner bought the car in 2017 and has just restored its striking livery as specified by the Derham records.
2019 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $650,000-USD $750,000
Sale Price :
USD $687,000
1931 Packard Model 845 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Packard Model 845
(Data based on Model Year 1931 sales)
1931 Packard Deluxe Eight 845 Convertible Victoria Chassis#: 845-94 Sold for USD$150,000 2023 Bonhams : Audrain Concours Auction | |
1931 PACKARD 845 DELUXE EIGHT CONVERTIBLE COUPE Chassis#: 845-91 Sold for USD$302,000 2023 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1931 Packard DeLuxe Eight Convertible Coupe by LeBaron Chassis#: 189744 Sold for USD$165,000 2022 RM Sothebys : The Hershey Auction | |
1931 Packard 845 Deluxe Eight Sedan Limousine Chassis#: 190179 Sold for USD$124,850 2021 Worldwide Auctioneers : The 14th Annual Auburn Auction | |
1931 Packard 845 Individual Custom Convertible Sedan Chassis#: 190969 Sold for USD$154,000 2021 Worldwide Auctioneers : The 14th Annual Auburn Auction | |
1931 Packard Deluxe Eight Convertible Victoria by Waterhouse Chassis#: 188648 Sold for USD$401,000 2020 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction | |
1931 Packard Deluxe Eight Convertible Roadster by Derham Chassis#: 188777 Sold for USD$687,000 2019 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | |
1931 Packard Deluxe Eight Convertible Coupe Coachwork by LeBaron Chassis#: 189776 Sold for USD$329,500 2018 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | |
1931 Packard 845 Deluxe Eight Chassis#: 188694 Sold for USD$40,000 2016 Leake Auction : Dallas Spring | |
1931 Packard Deluxe Eight Convertible Coupe by LeBaron Chassis#: 189776 Sold for USD$315,000 2015 RM Sotheby's Hershey Auction | |
1931 Packard 845 DeLuxe Eight Convertible Coupe Chassis#: 845-91 Sold for USD$374,000 2013 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach | |
1931 Packard 845 Deluxe Eight Chassis#: 845 51 Sold for USD$660,000 2006 The Otis Chandler Collection Auction | |
1931 Packard Deluxe Eight Convertible Victoria Chassis#: 189011 Sold for USD$231,000 2006 Vintage Motor Cars in Arizona |
Packard Model 845s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1931 Packard Model 845'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 Deluxe Eight Convertible Coupe by LeBaron | 189744 | 2017 RM Auctions : Amelia Island | $220,000 | $260,000 | |
1931 Packard Deluxe Eight Convertible Coupe by LeBaron | 189744 | 2016 RM Sotheby's : Hershey | $250,000 | $325,000 | |
1931 Packard 845 Rollston Convertible Victoria | 2016 Dragone : The Boston Cup Auction | $300,000 | $350,000 | ||
1931 Packard Deluxe Eight Convertible Coupe by LeBaron | 189744 | 2015 RM Sotheby's : Motor City Auction | $200,000 | $250,000 |
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