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By any measure, 1929 was the best year in Packard's history. Their name was golden but unlike some of the other fine carmakers, they had the volume to back up their reputation, selling just under 50,000 cars in 1928 and about 55,000 in 1929. As The Packard Story says of 1925, 'While other makers of luxury cars faded away, one by one, Packard grew richer and stronger.'
This car was originally purchased on June 28, 1929, by Mrs. Minnie Richards of Brooklyn, New York. The base price was $3,390 plus $101 for transportation. She added wire wheels for $90, two additional tires, a deluxe emblem, a step plate, trunk and cover, two tire mirrors, giant bumpers, and a bugle horn. By the time she purchased license plates, for an additional $24, the price soared to $3,979.
This Dietrich Roadster sits on Packard's longest wheelbase of 145 inches. The model number derives from 1929 being the 6th series of Packard Eights combined with the last two digits of the wheelbase, hence 6-45. The custom coachwork by Dietrich foretold the factory body styling for 1930, with the new more modern beltline and other improvements. The roadster was a popular body style in the 1920s; Packard would build them only through the 1931 model year, switching to an enclosable style with roll-up windows in 1932.
The current owner acquired the car in 2009 and commissioned its restoration.
This car was originally purchased on June 28, 1929, by Mrs. Minnie Richards of Brooklyn, New York. The base price was $3,390 plus $101 for transportation. She added wire wheels for $90, two additional tires, a deluxe emblem, a step plate, trunk and cover, two tire mirrors, giant bumpers, and a bugle horn. By the time she purchased license plates, for an additional $24, the price soared to $3,979.
This Dietrich Roadster sits on Packard's longest wheelbase of 145 inches. The model number derives from 1929 being the 6th series of Packard Eights combined with the last two digits of the wheelbase, hence 6-45. The custom coachwork by Dietrich foretold the factory body styling for 1930, with the new more modern beltline and other improvements. The roadster was a popular body style in the 1920s; Packard would build them only through the 1931 model year, switching to an enclosable style with roll-up windows in 1932.
The current owner acquired the car in 2009 and commissioned its restoration.
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1929 Packard 645 Deluxe Eight Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Packard 645 Deluxe Eight
(Data based on Model Year 1929 sales)
1929 Packard Deluxe Eight Chassis#: 176438 Sold for USD$53,056 2024 RM Sothebys : Paris | |
1929 Packard Deluxe Eight Dual Cowl Phaeton Chassis#: 170131 Sold for USD$148,500 2023 Mecum : Kansas City | |
1929 Packard Model 645 Deluxe Eight Roadster Chassis#: 177446 Sold for USD$117,600 2022 Bonhams : The Audrain Concours Auction | |
1929 Packard 645 Dual Cowl Phaeton Chassis#: 176314 Sold for USD$162,400 2021 Worldwide Auctioneers : The 14th Annual Auburn Auction | |
1929 Packard Deluxe Eight Sport Phaeton by Dietrich Chassis#: 169810 Sold for USD$150,000 2020 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction | |
1929 Packard Deluxe Eight Sport Phaeton by Dietrich Chassis#: 174121 Sold for USD$156,800 2020 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction | |
1929 Packard Deluxe Eight 645 Town Car Chassis#: 177754 Sold for USD$190,400 2019 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1929 Packard 645 Deluxe Eight Roadster Chassis#: 177569C Sold for USD$176,000 2018 Worldwide Auctioneers : Pacific Grove Auction | |
1929 Packard 645 Dual Cowl Sport Phaeton Chassis#: 177879 Sold for USD$319,000 2017 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1929 Packard Deluxe Eight Roadster by Dietrich Chassis#: 174037 Sold for USD$61,600 2016 RM Sotheby's : Hershey | |
1929 Packard 645 Deluxe Eight Sport Phaeton by Dietrich Chassis#: 178030 Sold for USD$319,000 2016 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |
1929 Packard Deluxe Eight Sport Phaeton by Dietrich Chassis#: 169841 Sold for USD$313,500 2016 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | |
1929 PACKARD 645 Sold for USD$410,000 2015 Leake Auction - Dallas | |
1929 Packard Deluxe Eight Dual-Cowl Sport Phaeton by Dietrich Chassis#: 176980 Sold for USD$176,000 2015 RM Sotheby's Hershey Auction | |
1929 Packard 645 Roadster Sold for USD$462,000 2014 Worldwide Auctions - Auburn | |
1929 Packard 645 Roadster Chassis#: 173233 Sold for USD$462,000 2014 The 7th Annual Auburn Auction | |
1929 Packard Model 645 Deluxe Phaeton Chassis#: 171058 Sold for USD$134,750 2013 Auctions America - California | |
1929 Packard Deluxe Eight 7-Passenger Touring Sold for USD$79,750 2010 RM Auctions - The Pate Collection | |
1929 Packard 645 Deluxe Eight Dual Cowl Phaeton Chassis#: 169841 Sold for USD$137,500 2010 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona | |
1929 Packard 645 Dual Cowl Phaeton Sold for USD$172,800 2005 Worldwide Auctions - Raleigh Classic 2005 |
Packard 645 Deluxe Eights That Failed To Sell At Auction
1929 Packard 645 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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1929 Packard Series 645 Deluxe Eight Sport Phaeton | 169841 | 2023 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival | $120,000 | $180,000 | |
1929 Packard Deluxe Eight Tonneau Cowl Sport Phaeton by Dietrich | 168638 | 2017 RM Sothebys : Hershey | $150,000 | $190,000 | |
1929 Packard 645 | 2014 Leake Auction : Dallas |
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