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1934 Packard 1104 Super Eight Victoria

  • Designed by Dietrich
  • Chassis Number: 76722
1934 Packard 1104 Super Eight Navigation
Packard's twelve-cylinder cars were originally known as the 'Twin Six'. It was a 60-degree V12, with two blocks of six cylinders set on an aluminum crankcase. It was designed by chief engineer Jesse Vincent and gave the engine a displacement size of 424 cubic inches. For 1916, this was the sole engine offered by Packard. Packard offered two wheelbase sizes, one that measured 125 inches and the other was larger, at 135 inches. Of course, a myriad of body styles was available, ranging from $3,050 to $5,150. This combination was well-received by buyers, and sales reflected this. Packard outsold its nearest luxury competitor (Pierce-Arrow), by four-to-one in its introduction year.

In the early 1920s, Packard offered a slightly less expensive version of the Twin Six. It was referred to as Single Six, Light Six, or Series 116. It was an economical version and had a lower cost of manufacture.

For 1924, Packard replaced their Twin Six with a straight-eight. This nine-main bearing unit was called the Single Eight. This Packard would serve the company for the next thirty years. Instead of using two fours mated end-to-end, it was one four in the middle of another, all cast en block. This resulted in a then-unusual firing order, but much-reduced vibration. Crankshaft throws at the ends were at 90 degrees to those in the middle. Lighter by 350 pounds than the Twin Six, it developed ten percent greater horsepower and 20 percent better economy.

Another new feature of the mid-1920s Packards was the use of four-wheel brakes. Again, the public responded with sales exceeding 8,000, better than any Twin Six since 1917.

As the Great Depression came into sight, it immediately became clear that the luxury car market would suffer as the pool of potential buyers quickly dwindled.

On August 21 of 1933, Packard introduced its new Eleventh Series cars. They would remain in production through the following August when the Twelfth Series, 1935 cars were launched. The three models (Eight, Super Eight, and Twelve) were available in three wheelbases. In total, there were 41 different combinations of engines, wheelbase, and body styles. To add to the diversity, there were 17 'catalog customs' bodied by coachbuilders LeBaron and Dietrich.

The Eleventh Series cars were given new fender contours that curved downwards nearly to the front bumper. Other changes included new radiator caps, hood door handles, better upholstery, and a fuel filler integrated into the left tail lamp. Mechanical changes included a new oil cooler and an oil filter.

This Super Eight Convertible Victoria was purchased by Dr. Atwood from Steve Babinsky in November of 1990. It is painted in medium gray and has an integrated 'bustle' trunk, dual side mounts, and an accessory trunk rack behind the built-in luggage compartment. There is a tan canvas top with gray piping. The interior is done in gray leather with matching carpet and the odometer reads just 79,488 miles.

In 2009, this Series 1104 Packard was offered for sale at the Automobiles of Arizona auction presented by RM Auctions in Scottsdale, Arizona. The lot was estimated to sell for $200,000-$275,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the lot had been sold for the sum of $264,000, including the buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2009

2009 Automobiles of Arizona

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $200,000-USD $275,000 
Sale Price :
USD $264,000

1934 Packard 1104 Super Eight Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Packard 1104 Super Eight

(Data based on Model Year 1934 sales)
1934 Packard Super Eight 1104 Convertible Victoria
Chassis#: 76765
Sold for USD$141,120
  2025 Broad Arrow Auctions : Academy of Art University Collection
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1934 PACKARD SUPER 8 1104 DUAL COWL SPORT PHAETON
Chassis#: 753156
Sold for USD$413,600
  2025 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale
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1934 Packard 1104 Super Eight Coupe Roadster
Chassis#: 759-129
Sold for USD$145,750
  2024 RM Sothebys : Hershey
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1934 Packard Super Eight 2-Passenger Coupe
Chassis#: 752872
Sold for USD$179,200
  2023 Broad Arrow : Monterey Jet Center
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1934 PACKARD SUPER EIGHT 1104 CONVERTIBLE COUPE
Chassis#: 759-66
Sold for USD$67,200
  2023 Gooding & Company : Estate of Mark Smith Auction
 
1934 Packard Super Eight Coupe Roadster
Sold for USD$168,000
  2023 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island
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1934 Packard Super Eight Coupe Roadster
Chassis#: 759 139
Sold for USD$192,500
  2022 RM Sothebys : The Hershey Auction
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1934 Packard 1104 Sport Phaeton
Chassis#: 751-19
Sold for USD$192,500
  2020 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale Arizona Auction
 
1934 Packard Super 8 Convertible Victoria
Sold for USD$121,000
  2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee
 
1934 Packard 1104 Super 8 Coupe
Sold for USD$110,000
  2019 Mecum : Dallas
 
1934 Packard Super Eight Coupe
Sold for USD$99,000
  2019 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall
 
1934 Packard Super Eight Phaeton
Chassis#: 752423
Sold for USD$156,800
  2019 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale Arizona
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1934 Packard 1104 Super 8 Dual Cowl Sport Phaeton
Sold for USD$258,500
  2018 Mecum : Las Vegas
 
1934 Packard Super 8 Club Sedan
Chassis#: 703854
Sold for USD$33,000
  2018 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall
 
1934 Packard Super Eight 1104 Dual Cowl Sport Phaeton
Chassis#: 753234
Sold for USD$363,000
  2018 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach
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1934 Packard Super Eight 1104 Coupe Roadster
Chassis#: 759-144
Sold for USD$220,000
  2018 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale, Az.
 
1934 PACKARD 1104 SUPER 8 ROADSTER
Chassis#: 753642
Sold for USD$187,000
  2017 Barrett-Jackson : Northeast
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1934 Packard Super Eight Coupe Roadster
Sold for USD$198,000
  2017 RM Auctions : Amelia Island
1934 Packard 1104 Super Eight image  1934 Packard 1104 Super Eight image  
1934 Packard Super Eight Coupe Roadster
Chassis#: 752604
Sold for USD$242,000
  2017 RM Sotheby's : Arizona Auction
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1934 Packard Super Eight Two-Passenger Coupe
Chassis#: 753291
Sold for USD$123,750
  2016 RM Sotheby's : Hershey
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Packard 1104 Super Eights That Failed To Sell At Auction

1934 Packard 1104 Super Eight's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1934 Packard 1104 Super Eight Dual Cowl Sport Phaeton 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale   
1934 Packard 1104 Super Eight Victoria Convertible767152024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale   
1934 Packard 1104 Super 8 Dual Cowl Sport Phaeton761292019 Mecum : Monterey   
1934 Packard 1104 Super Eight Convertible Victoria767652019 Mecum : Monterey$145,000$160,000$200,000
1934 Packard 1104 Super Eight Coupe7532912018 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction $125,000$150,000
1934 Packard Super Eight 2/4-Passenger Coupe7532172017 The Auburn Auction : Worldwide Auctioneers   
1934 Packard Super Eight Coupe Roadster7536422016 Dragone : The Boston Cup Auction $185,000$225,000
1934 Packard 1104 Super 8 Club Sedan 2012 Leake Auctions Tulsa$57,000  
1934 Packard Super 8 1104 Tourer 2012 Mecum Auctions Kissimmee Florida$150,000  
1934 Packard 1104 Super Eight7591432009 Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook$185,000$225,000$275,000
1934 Packard Super 8 Conv. Victoria 2003 The Novi Classic Car Auction$132,000  
1934 Packard Super 8 Conv. Victoria 2003 Vintage Motor Cars at Meadow Brook Hall$122,500  
1934 Packard Super 8 Victoria Convert. 2003 Toronto International Spring Classic Car Auction$182,000  
1934 Packard Super 8 Convertible Coupe 2003 The Florida Collector Car Auction$65,000  
1934 PACKARD SUPER 8/MODEL 1104 ROADSTER 2001 Kruse Auction Ft. Lauderdale, FL$84,500  

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