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1942 Packard Super-8 One-Eighty Navigation
The automobile industry was moving away from coachbuilt vehicles during the late 1930s and early 1940s, and this was true for Packard, as their collaboration with independent carrozzerias was fading. Demand remained high for luxurious and unique automobiles, but many automakers had moved this practice in-house. Thus, coachbuilt vehicles from the 1940s are rare, and this particular example, completed in December 1941 by Rollson, is believed to be the very last 'cataloged' town car and, quite possibly, the last cataloged Packard of any body style to be produced.
Rollston (with the 't') of New York was a well-known and respected coachbuilder during the 1920s and 1930s, providing coachwork for numerous automakers, including Stutz, Cord, Pierce-Arrow, Hispano-Suiza, Cadillac, Bugatti, Duesenberg, Packard, and more. When the business entered bankruptcy in 1938, a similar business was created by some of the same owners under the name Rollson (without the 't'). The new company built bodies primarily for Packard.
The 1942 Packard Super Eight One-Eighty All-Weather Town Car with coachwork by Rollson was priced at $4,975, and as one of the most expensive vehicles on the market, a mere three examples were ordered and delivered.
This example was originally owned by the Corys of New York. It is powered by a 356 cubic-inch straight-eight engine delivering 165 horsepower and is fitted with front and rear radios, an intercom system, and factory turn signals.
The Packard was given a restoration in the 1980s and finished in a burgundy exterior.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2024
Rollston (with the 't') of New York was a well-known and respected coachbuilder during the 1920s and 1930s, providing coachwork for numerous automakers, including Stutz, Cord, Pierce-Arrow, Hispano-Suiza, Cadillac, Bugatti, Duesenberg, Packard, and more. When the business entered bankruptcy in 1938, a similar business was created by some of the same owners under the name Rollson (without the 't'). The new company built bodies primarily for Packard.
The 1942 Packard Super Eight One-Eighty All-Weather Town Car with coachwork by Rollson was priced at $4,975, and as one of the most expensive vehicles on the market, a mere three examples were ordered and delivered.
This example was originally owned by the Corys of New York. It is powered by a 356 cubic-inch straight-eight engine delivering 165 horsepower and is fitted with front and rear radios, an intercom system, and factory turn signals.
The Packard was given a restoration in the 1980s and finished in a burgundy exterior.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2024
2023 RM Sothebys : Hershey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $60,000-USD $80,000
Sale Price :
USD $41,250
1942 Packard Super-8 One-Eighty Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Packard Super-8 One-Eighty
(Data based on Model Year 1942 sales)
1942 Packard Clipper One-Eighty Convertible Victoria by Darrin Chassis#: 1529-2013 Sold for USD$209,000 2024 RM Sothebys : Hershey | ![]() ![]() |
1942 Packard Super Eight 180 All-Weather Town Car by Rollson Chassis#: 1550-2043 Sold for USD$41,250 2023 RM Sothebys : Hershey | ![]() ![]() |
1942 Packard Custom Super Eight One-Eighty Special Darrin Victoria Convertible Chassis#: 1529-2009 Sold for USD$885,000 2021 Worldwide Auctioneers : The 14th Annual Auburn Auction | |
1942 Packard Custom Super Eight 180 Convertible Victoria Chassis#: 1529-2006 Sold for USD$324,000 2021 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours Auction | ![]() ![]() |
1942 Packard Clipper One Eighty Convertible Victoria by Darrin Chassis#: 1529-2004 Sold for USD$401,000 2018 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | ![]() ![]() |
1942 Packard 180 Darrin Sold for USD$330,000 2008 Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook | ![]() ![]() |
1942 Packard 180 Super Eight Convertible Victoria Chassis#: E502240 Sold for USD$280,500 2004 Gooding & Company Pebble Beach Auction | |
1942 Packard Super 8 One Eighty Darrin Sold for USD$240,750 2004 The Florida Collector Car Auction | |
1942 Packard Super 8-180 Victoria Sold for USD$214,500 2003 Vintage Motor Cars at Meadow Brook Hall | |
1942 Packard Darrin Convertible Sold for USD$270,300 2002 Michigan Fall Classic Car Auction - The Kughn Collection |
Packard Super-8 One-Eightys That Failed To Sell At Auction
1942 Packard Super-8 One-Eighty's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
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