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After settling in Hollywood, Howard 'Dutch' Darrin quickly established himself as the purveyor of custom coachwork to the stars. His well-cultivated French accent, polo-playing skills, and coachbuilding talents fit in perfectly with the movie crowd. In 1937, he fashioned a two-passenger Ford Roadster for his first client, Dick Powell. Shortly thereafter, he built a two-seat convertible victoria roadster on a 1937 Packard One Twenty chassis for actor Chester Morris. This inspired the idea of building a five-passenger version and selling Packard on the idea of including it as part of its lineup. Although he was initially turned down, his persistence paid off, with his coachwork eventually becoming part of the Packard catalog. Darrin arranged to have the car parked outside the Packard Proving Grounds at the time of the annual dealer's meeting. After pressure from its dealers, Packard added the Darrin to its 1940 catalog as a Sport Sedan, Convertible Sedan, and Convertible Victoria. The signature styling feature of the Darrin-built Packard was the sweeping cut-down curves of the doors known as the 'Darrin Dip.'
Packard built nearly one hundred examples of the 'Darrin' through 1942 when World War II halted production.
This particular example was given a complete cosmetic restoration finished in 2020. The engine was removed and rebuilt with additional major mechanical work performed sometime after 1997.
From 1979, the car has been owned by just three owners.
This Packard has its correct Packard AM radio, which has been modified for AM/FM reception.By Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2021
Packard built nearly one hundred examples of the 'Darrin' through 1942 when World War II halted production.
This particular example was given a complete cosmetic restoration finished in 2020. The engine was removed and rebuilt with additional major mechanical work performed sometime after 1997.
From 1979, the car has been owned by just three owners.
This Packard has its correct Packard AM radio, which has been modified for AM/FM reception.By Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2021
2021 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $275,000-USD $325,000
Lot was not sold
2020 RM Sothebys : Shift/Monterey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $325,000-USD $375,000
Sale Price :
USD $1,056,000
2012 RM-Automobiles of Arizona
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $225,000-USD $300,000
Sale Price :
USD $225,500
1941 Packard Super-8 One-Eighty Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Packard Super-8 One-Eighty
(Data based on Model Year 1941 sales)
1941 Packard Super Eight One-Eighty Custom Touring Limousine by LeBaron Chassis#: 1420-2002 Sold for USD$29,700 2023 RM Sothebys : Hershey | ![]() ![]() |
1941 Packard Custom Super Eight One Eighty Convertible Victoria by Darrin Chassis#: 1429-2016 Sold for USD$264,000 2022 RM Sothebys : The Hershey Auction | ![]() |
1941 Packard Custom Super Eight One-Eighty Sedan Chassis#: 1442-2133 Sold for USD$42,900 2021 RM Sothebys : Hershey | ![]() ![]() |
1941 Packard Super Eight 180 Sold for USD$12,100 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021 | |
1941 Packard One-Eighty Touring Sedan by LeBaron Chassis#: 14212015 Sold for USD$23,650 2020 RM Sothebys : Auburn Fall Auction | |
1941 Packard Darrin One-Eighty Convertible Victoria Sold for USD$1,056,000 2020 RM Sothebys : Shift/Monterey | ![]() ![]() |
1941 Packard Custom Super Eight 180 Convertible Victoria Chassis#: 1429 2009 Sold for USD$324,000 2020 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale Arizona | ![]() ![]() |
1941 Packard Custom Super Eight One Eighty Convertible Victoria by Darrin Chassis#: 1429-2016 Sold for USD$335,000 2020 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale Arizona | ![]() |
1941 Packard Custom Super Eight One Eighty Convertible Victoria by Darrin Sold for USD$373,500 2019 RM Sothebys : Monterey | ![]() ![]() |
1941 Packard Custom Super Eight One Eighty Convertible Victoria by Darrin Chassis#: 1429-2015 Sold for USD$307,500 2019 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale Arizona | |
1941 Packard Custom Super Eight One Eighty Convertible Victoria by Darrin Sold for USD$357,500 2018 RM Sothebys : Hershey | ![]() |
1941 Packard Super Eight One Eighty Sedan Chassis#: 14322039 Sold for USD$31,900 2018 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
1941 Packard 180 Custom Super Eight Limousine Chassis#: 1420-2033 Sold for USD$71,500 2018 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1941 Packard Custom Super Eight One Eighty Convertible Victoria by Darrin Chassis#: CD5011982 Sold for USD$368,000 2018 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale, Az. | ![]() |
1941 Packard Custom Super Eight One Eighty Convertible Victoria by Darrin Chassis#: 1429-2014 Sold for USD$407,000 2017 RM Sothebys : Hershey | ![]() ![]() |
1941 Packard One-Eighty Convertible Victoria by Darrin Sold for USD$360,000 2017 Auctions America : Auburn Spring | |
1941 Packard 180 five-passenger Touring Sedan Chassis#: 13322132 Sold for USD$36,300 2017 Bonhams : The Amelia Island Auction | ![]() ![]() |
1941 Packard 180 Sold for USD$900 2015 Silver Auction - Theodore Merickel Estate Auction | |
1941 Packard Custom Super Eight One Eighty Sport Brougham by LeBaron Chassis#: 1452-2063 Sold for USD$27,500 2015 RM Sotheby's : The Andrews Collection | |
1941 Packard 180 Limousine Sold for USD$29,000 2015 Mecum - Rogers'Classic Car Museum 2015 |
Packard Super-8 One-Eightys That Failed To Sell At Auction
1941 Packard Super-8 One-Eighty's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1941 Packard Custom Super Eight 180 Victoria Convertible | 14292009 | 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale | |||
1941 Packard Darrin One-Eighty Convertible Victoria | 1429-2013 | 2021 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction | $275,000 | $325,000 | |
1941 Packard One-Eighty Sedan | 1442-2133 | 2021 RM Sothebys : Open Roads March | $30,000 | $40,000 | |
1941 Packard One-Eighty Custom Formal Sedan by Rollson | 1432-2001 | 2019 RM Sothebys : Hershey | $100,000 | $150,000 | |
1941 Packard Super Eight 180 Sport Brougham | 14522002 | 2019 Mecum : Monterey | $70,000 | $80,000 | $100,000 |
1941 Packard Custom Super Eight One Eighty Sport Brougham by LeBaron | 1452-2044 | 2018 RM Sothebys : Hershey | $85,000 | $100,000 | |
1941 Packard Custom Super Eight One Eighty Sport Brougham by LeBaron | 2016 RM Sotheby's : Hershey | $90,000 | $120,000 | ||
1941 Packard Super Eight One Eighty Formal Sedan | 2015 Auctions America Auburn Fall | $45,000 | |||
1941 Packard Sedan Presidential Parade Car | 2014 Russo & Steele Scottsdale | ||||
1941 Packard Super Eight 180 Convertible Victoria by Darrin | 14292011 | 2011 RM Auctions Concours d'Elegance at St. Johns | $230,000 | $300,000 | $350,000 |
1941 Packard 180 Four Door | 2010 Worldwide Auctions The Auburn Auction | ||||
1941 PACKARD 180 FOUR DOOR | 2003 Kruse Auction Ft.Lauderdale, Fl | $35,000 | |||
1941 PACKARD 180 FORMAL SEDAN | 2002 Kruse Auction Las Vegas, NV | $12,000 | |||
1941 PACKARD 180 FORMAL SEDAN | 2002 Kruse Auction Las Vegas, NV | $17,100 |
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