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This 1929 Packard 640 Custom Eight Roadster was the least expensive body style on the 640 model lineup, yet they are some of the most highly prized configurations today as they were one of the last of the true open cars. The early history of this car is well known. It was originally purchased by Mr. Pratt of Island Paper Industries of Lowville, New York. Original features fitted to this car include the unusually finned aluminum brake drums and a set of Woodlite headlights.
In the late 1970s, the car was given a comprehensive restoration in its original colors. The current owner purchased the car in 2006 and it has been in his private collection ever since. The engine is a 385 cubic-inch, nine-main-bearing side-valve eight-cylinder engine capable of producing 105 horsepower. There is a three-speed transmission and four-wheel mechanical brakes.
In 2009, this Model 640 Roadster was offered for sale at the Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey presented by RM Auctions where it was expected to sell for $95,000 - $125,000. As bidding came to a close, the lot had been sold for the sum of $91,300, including the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2009
In the late 1970s, the car was given a comprehensive restoration in its original colors. The current owner purchased the car in 2006 and it has been in his private collection ever since. The engine is a 385 cubic-inch, nine-main-bearing side-valve eight-cylinder engine capable of producing 105 horsepower. There is a three-speed transmission and four-wheel mechanical brakes.
In 2009, this Model 640 Roadster was offered for sale at the Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey presented by RM Auctions where it was expected to sell for $95,000 - $125,000. As bidding came to a close, the lot had been sold for the sum of $91,300, including the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2009
2009 Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey by RM Auctions
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $95,000-USD $125,000
Sale Price :
USD $91,300
2006 Vintage Motor Cars in Arizona
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $100,000-USD $125,000
Sale Price :
USD $148,500
1929 Packard 640 Custom Eight Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Packard 640 Custom Eight
(Data based on Model Year 1929 sales)
1929 Packard Custom Eight Dual Cowl Phaeton Chassis#: 178020 Sold for USD$143,000 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1929 Packard 640 Custom 8 Convertible Chassis#: 171609 Sold for USD$55,000 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1929 Packard 640 Custom Eight Roadster Chassis#: 178112 Sold for USD$224,000 2023 Broad Arrow : Monterey Jet Center | |
1929 Packard 640 Roadster Sold for USD$27,500 2022 Mecum : Orlando | |
1929 PACKARD EIGHT 640 INDIVIDUAL CUSTOM TOWN CAR LANDAULET Chassis#: 17143 Sold for USD$79,200 2022 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale Geared Online | |
1929 PACKARD MODEL 640 CUSTOM EIGHT ROADSTER Chassis#: 170979 Sold for USD$128,800 2021 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction | |
1929 Packard 640 Custom Eight 'Opera' Coupe Chassis#: 169785 Sold for USD$56,100 2020 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |
1929 Packard Custom Eight Opera Coupe Sold for USD$53,200 2020 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale Arizona | |
1929 Packard 6-40 Deluxe Eight Roadster Sold for USD$170,500 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee | |
1929 Packard 640 Custom Eight Five-Passenger Club Sedan Chassis#: 174550 Sold for USD$39,290 2019 The Saragga Collection | |
1929 Packard Custom Eight Dual-Cowl Phaeton Sold for USD$77,000 2019 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
1929 Packard Custom Eight 640 Touring Sold for USD$25,760 2019 Bonhams : Amelia Island | |
1929 Packard Custom Eight 640 Touring Sold for USD$25,760 2018 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours | |
1929 Packard 640 Custom Eight Phaeton Chassis#: 174637 Sold for USD$126,500 2018 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Texas Classic Auction | |
1929 PACKARD 640 CUSTOM EIGHT Sold for USD$63,500 2017 Leake - Tulsa | |
1929 Packard 640 Custom Eight Runabout Sold for USD$189,750 2017 Auctions America : Fort Lauderdale | |
1929 Packard 640 Phaeton Sold for USD$125,000 2016 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1929 Packard Model 640 Custom Eight Roadster Sold for USD$195,000 2014 Auctions America - Auburn Fall | |
1929 Packard 640 Convertible Coupe Chassis#: 173884 Sold for USD$220,000 2014 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours | |
1929 Packard 640 Custom Eight Opera Coupe Chassis#: 171187 Sold for USD$39,600 2014 Greenwich Concours D'Elegance Auction |
Packard 640 Custom Eights That Failed To Sell At Auction
1929 Packard 640 Custom Eight's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1929 Packard Model 640 Custom Eight Five Passenger Touring | 174637 | 2024 Bonhams : The Scottsdale Auction | $100,000 | $150,000 | |
1929 Packard Custom Eight Runabout | 178566 | 2023 Mecum : Monterey | $90,000 | $135,000 | $165,000 |
1929 Packard 640 Custom Eight | 2020 GAA : February 2020 | $66,000 | |||
1929 Packard Custom Eight Opera Coupe | 2019 RM Sothebys : Hershey | $135,000 | $160,000 | ||
1929 PACKARD CUSTOM EIGHT 640 ROADSTER | 172872 | 2019 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |||
1929 PACKARD 640 CUSTOM EIGHT TOWN CAR | 2018 McCormick's Auction # 64 | $50,000 | |||
1929 PACKARD 640 CUSTOM EIGHT | 2017 McCormick's Auction # 63 | $50,000 | |||
1929 PACKARD 640 STRAIGHT 8 ROADSTER | 173197 | 2015 BarrettJackson : Las Vegas | |||
1929 Packard 640 Custom 8 Convertible | 2014 Mecum : Indianapolis | $120,000 | |||
1929 PACKARD CUSTOM 8 CABRIOLET | 2011 Auctions America Spring Auburn | $98,000 | |||
1929 Packard 640 Custom Eight Convertible Coupe | 171677 | 2010 Worldwide Auctions The Auburn Auction | $125,000 | $150,000 | |
1929 Packard 640 Custom 8 | 2010 Branson Auctions Spring 2010 | $150,000 | |||
1929 Packard 640 Rumbleseat Coupe | 2008 Leake Auctions Tulsa 36th Annual QuikTrip Center | $42,000 | |||
1929 Packard 640 Rumbleseat Coupe | 2008 Leake Auctions Tulsa 36th Annual QuikTrip Center | $44,000 | |||
1929 Packard 640 | 2007 Bonhams, An Important Sale of Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia | $125,000 | $150,000 | ||
1929 PACKARD 640 COUPE | 2007 Silver Auction Arizona in January | $132,000 | |||
1929 PACKARD 640 | 2007 Silver Auction Arizona in January | $130,000 | |||
1929 PACKARD 640 CONVERTIBLE | 2001 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN | $45,000 | |||
1929 PACKARD 640 CONVERTIBLE | 2001 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN | $40,000 |
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