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1936 Packard One Twenty Business Coupe

  • Chassis Number: X55750
  • Engine Number: X55750
The history of the Packard marque dates back to 1903 when it was founded in Warren, Ohio by James Ward Packard. It would soon become one of America's premier luxury cars, a title it would retain for decades. Their automobiles were constructed from the best materials by skilled workmen. They had high endurance and performance, reliability and longevity, pleasing styling, and simple operation.

To help weather the effects of the Great Depression, Packard introduced the 120 which was half as expensive as the 900 Series. The name '120' was derived from its 120-inch wheelbase. Mounted under the bonnet was an eight-cylinder engine that displaced 282 cubic inches and mated to a three-speed manual gearbox. In keeping with the pedigree of the marque, the 120 was given the Packard radiator outline, red hexagon hubcap centers, and Packard badges.

In 1936 it was honored by being the official pace car of the Indianapolis 500. The car was driven by the race car driver, Tommy Milton.

This 1936 Packard 120 Custom Convertible Victoria with coachwork by LeBaron is one of only two examples that were built on special order by a Chicago-area tobacco tycoon. He kept the convertible and gave the coupe to his wife.

The early years of this car's history are unknown. In the early 1990s, this convertible victoria was found in a barn in the Midwest and purchased by an auction house. It was later purchased by actor Edward Hermann, who commissioned a complete restoration. The History Channel did an hour-long special on the detailed restoration and history of this Packard 120.

Since the restoration, the car has been driven less than 1,000 miles. In 2007 it was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction where it was estimated to sell for $125,000 - $150,000. Bidding failed to reach those estimates, but the reserve was lifted and the lot sold for $110,000 including the buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2011

2015 RM Sotheby's : Monterey

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $150,000-USD $200,000 
Sale Price :
USD $165,000

2007 Gooding & Company

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $125,000-USD $150,000 
Sale Price :
USD $110,000

1936 Packard One Twenty Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Packard One Twenty

(Data based on Model Year 1936 sales)
1936 Packard One Twenty Convertible Coupe
Chassis#: 999-1828
Sold for USD$90,200
  2023 RM Sothebys : Hershey
1936 Packard One Twenty image  1936 Packard One Twenty image  
1936 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe
Sold for USD$68,400
  2023 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction
 
1936 Packard One Twenty Sedan
Chassis#: 992-23538
Sold for USD$17,600
  2022 RM Sothebys : The Hershey Auction
 
1936 Packard One Twenty Business Coupe
Chassis#: 998-3266
Sold for USD$38,500
  2022 RM Sothebys : The Hershey Auction
1936 Packard One Twenty image  1936 Packard One Twenty image  
1936 Packard 120 Coupe
Sold for USD$47,300
  2022 Mecum : Glendale
 
1936 Packard 120 Touring Sedan
Sold for USD$44,000
  2021 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1936 Packard 120-B Convertible Coupe
Chassis#: 9991310
Sold for USD$57,750
  2019 RM Sothebys : Hershey
1936 Packard One Twenty image  1936 Packard One Twenty image  
1936 Packard One-Twenty Convertible Coupe
Sold for USD$37,400
  2019 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall
 
1936 Packard One-Twenty Convertible Coupe
Chassis#: 9991025
Sold for USD$37,400
  2019 Auburn Spring : RM Auctions
 
1936 Packard One Twenty Convertible Sedan
Chassis#: 997 1378
Sold for USD$73,700
  2017 RM Sothebys : Hershey
1936 Packard One Twenty image  1936 Packard One Twenty image  
1936 Packard 120 Touring Sedan
Sold for USD$54,000
  2016 Mecum - Indianapolis
 
1936 Packard One Twenty Convertible Victoria by LeBaron
Sold for USD$165,000
  2015 RM Sotheby's : Monterey
1936 Packard One Twenty image  1936 Packard One Twenty image  
1936 Packard 120B
Sold for USD$29,500
  2014 Leake Auction : Dallas
 
1936 PACKARD 120
Chassis#: 9982257
Sold for USD$18,000
  2014 Mecum - Monterey
1936 Packard One Twenty image  1936 Packard One Twenty image  
1936 Packard 120
Sold for USD$21,500
  2014 Mecum : Seattle
 
1936 Packard Eight Model Convertible Victoria
Chassis#: 9078605
Sold for USD$75,000
  2014 Greenwich Concours D'Elegance Auction
 
1936 PACKARD 120 CONVERTIBLE SEDAN
Chassis#: X60140
Sold for USD$104,500
  2014 Barrett-Jackson's 43RD Annual Scottsdale Auction
1936 Packard One Twenty image  
1936 Packard One-Twenty Convertible Coupe
Chassis#: 919 249
Sold for USD$170,500
  2014 Gooding & Company - The Scottsdale Auction
1936 Packard One Twenty image  
1936 Packard One-Twenty Four Door Sedan
Sold for USD$29,500
  2013 Leake Auction - Dallas, Texas
 
1936 Packard 120 Convertible Sedan
Sold for USD$58,300
  2013 Auctions America - California
 

Packard One Twentys That Failed To Sell At Auction

1936 Packard One Twenty's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1936 Packard 120 Business Coupe108810102021 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Enthusiast Auction   
1936 Packard 120 Convertible Sedan 2018 Collector Car Toronto Spring$63,000  
1936 Packard One Twenty Convertible SedanX824122017 RM Sothebys : Hershey $60,000$70,000
1936 Packard One Twenty Convertible Sedan 2016 Auctions America : Hilton Head $80,000$100,000
1936 Packard 120 Touring Sedan 2016 GAA : July 2016$45,000  
1936 Packard 120 2013 Mecum Auction Chicago$25,000  
1936 Packard 120 2013 Mecum : Schaumburg$25,000  
1936 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe 2013 Auctions America Auburn Fall$49,000  
1936 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe 2012 Auctions America Auburn Fall$45,000  
1936 Packard 120B Business Coupe998817962011 MidAmerica Auctions St Paul$22,300  
1936 PACKARD 120 COUPE 2006 Silver Auction Spokane$22,000  
1936 Packard 120 Convertible VictoriaX557502004 Gooding & Company Pebble Beach Auction $100,000$125,000
1936 Packard 120B Convertible Coupe 2003 Michigan Spring Classic Car Auction$35,000  
1936 PACKARD 120 ROADSTER 2003 Kruse Auction Scottsdale, AZ$70,000  

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1936 Packard One Twenty

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