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1938 Packard 1608 Twelve Navigation
New York City coachbuilder Rollston was highly regarded for its formal town cars, which were designed to be driven by a liveried chauffeur who rode exposed to the elements, in the style of horse-drawn carriages. Their popularity led Packard to catalogue them as a 'semi-custom' and with the economic turmoil caused by the Great Depression, Packard felt that it was necessary to produce the All-Weather Town Car in the most cost-effective way possible. Thus, rather than having Rollston build entire new bodies from scratch, Packard sent them its own touring limousine bodies, which were then modified by Rollston with padded formal rooflines, fine interior trim, and open front seats.
This particular Sixteenth Series All-Weather Town Car is one of only three known Rollston survivors. The original firewall tag records its delivery as October 8th of 1937, by the Packard branch located on 11th Avenue in New York City. The original owner of this example is not known. It was acquired by the current owners from an East Coast owner in 1989, and it has resided in the Detroit area ever since.
The car is finished in Packard Maroon and features leather upholstery for the driver and soft wool broadcloth for the passengers, with the interior being lit by courtesy lamps and surrounded by richly hued woodwork. It is equipped with the tendelet, to cover the driver's seat in the rear, as well as a lap robe for the passengers.
The car has achieved CCCA Premier status, and it appeared at the Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance in both 2004 and 2010.
This particular Sixteenth Series All-Weather Town Car is one of only three known Rollston survivors. The original firewall tag records its delivery as October 8th of 1937, by the Packard branch located on 11th Avenue in New York City. The original owner of this example is not known. It was acquired by the current owners from an East Coast owner in 1989, and it has resided in the Detroit area ever since.
The car is finished in Packard Maroon and features leather upholstery for the driver and soft wool broadcloth for the passengers, with the interior being lit by courtesy lamps and surrounded by richly hued woodwork. It is equipped with the tendelet, to cover the driver's seat in the rear, as well as a lap robe for the passengers.
The car has achieved CCCA Premier status, and it appeared at the Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance in both 2004 and 2010.
2014 Motor City Auction by RM Auctions
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $100,000-USD $140,000
Sale Price :
USD $121,000
1938 Packard 1608 Twelve Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Packard 1608 Twelve
(Data based on Model Year 1938 sales)
1938 PACKARD TWELVE CONVERTIBLE SEDAN Chassis#: 11532026 Sold for USD$150,700 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1938 Packard Twelve Phaeton by Derham Sold for USD$250,000 2021 RM Sothebys : Hershey | ![]() ![]() |
1938 Packard Twelve Touring Cabriolet by Brunn Sold for USD$121,000 2019 RM Sothebys : Hershey | ![]() ![]() |
1938 Packard Twelve 1608 Touring Limousine Chassis#: A600062 Sold for USD$66,000 2019 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale, Arizona | |
1938 Packard Twelve Touring Cabriolet by Brunn Chassis#: 1608-2007 Sold for USD$132,000 2018 RM Sothebys : Hershey | ![]() |
1938 Packard Twelve 1608 All-Weather Cabriolet Chassis#: 608 2022 Sold for USD$280,500 2018 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | ![]() ![]() |
1938 Packard 1608 Sold for USD$122,500 2018 GAA : July 2018 | |
1938 Packard Twelve Landaulet by Rollston Chassis#: 1608-2025 Sold for USD$224,000 2018 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale, Az. | ![]() ![]() |
1938 Packard Twelve Sedan Sold for USD$66,000 2015 Auctions America - California | |
1938 PACKARD 1608 TWELVE CONVERTIBLE SEDAN Sold for USD$143,000 2015 Bonhams Amelia Island Auction | ![]() |
1938 Packard Twelve Model 1608 All-Weather Cabriolet Chassis#: 608 2022 Sold for USD$440,000 2014 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours | ![]() ![]() |
1938 Packard Twelve All-Weather Town Car by Rollston Chassis#: 1135-2005 Sold for USD$121,000 2014 Motor City Auction by RM Auctions | ![]() ![]() |
1938 Packard Twelve Convertible Sedan Chassis#: 1153-2019 Sold for USD$198,000 2014 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona | ![]() ![]() |
1938 Packard V-12 Coupe Sold for USD$60,500 2013 Auctions America - Ft Lauderdale | |
1938 Packard Twelve Convertible Sedan Chassis#: 600583 Sold for USD$132,000 2013 RM Auctions - Arizona | ![]() |
1938 Packard Twelve All-Weather Collapsible Cabriolet by Brunn Sold for USD$137,500 2012 RM Auctions - Hershey, PA | |
1938 Packard Twelve Convertible Coupe Chassis#: 11392020 Sold for USD$165,000 2011 RM Auctions - Concours d'Elegance at St. Johns | ![]() ![]() |
1938 Packard Twelve Convertible Sedan Chassis#: A600520 Sold for USD$167,750 2010 RM Auctions - Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook | ![]() ![]() |
1938 Packard Twelve Convertible Sedan Sold for USD$198,000 2009 Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey by RM Auctions | |
1938 Packard 1608 Twelve Chassis#: 411472 Sold for USD$99,000 2009 Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook | ![]() ![]() |
Packard 1608 Twelves That Failed To Sell At Auction
1938 Packard 1608 Twelve's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1938 Packard Twelve Convertible Sedan | 1608-1153 | 2022 Mecum Indy | $150,000 | ||
1938 Packard Twelve Touring Cabriolet by Brunn | A600485 | 2019 Auburn Spring : RM Auctions | $125,000 | $150,000 | |
1938 Packard Twelve Convertible Sedan | 2018 RM Sothebys : Hershey | $150,000 | $175,000 | ||
1938 Packard Twelve All-Weather Cabriolet by Brunn | 2018 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | $100,000 | $125,000 | ||
1938 PACKARD TWELVE BRUNN ALL WEATHER CABRIOLET | 2017 Dragone Lime Rock Park | $200,000 | $225,000 | ||
1938 Packard Twelve 1608 Convertible Victoria | 1608-2030 | 2017 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | $650,000 | $750,000 | |
1938 Packard Twelve Custom Landaulette | 16082025 | 2013 Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction | $475,000 | $550,000 | |
1938 PACKARD 1708 LIMOUSINE | 2011 Auctions America Fort Lauderdale | $59,000 | |||
1938 Packard 1608 Convertible Sedan | 2009 Greenwich Concours d'Elegance, Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia | $140,000 | $160,000 | ||
1938 Packard 1608 Twelve Brunn | 2006 Gooding & Company Pebble Beach Auction | $150,000 | $225,000 |
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