1939 Packard One Twenty Convertible

This is a truly unique and sporty car. There was only seven or eight Model 1710 Victoria Convertibles produced in 1939. Making this car a little more special, the Darrin bodies were produced by Coachcraft in Hollywood, CA, from 1937 through 1940, when their factory was moved to Connersville, IN, and the Darrin models were produced in sufficient quantities to be offered as a regular production model. Prior to the Connersville plant opening, the Darrin models were only available as a special order from 'Dutch' Darrin himself. Only about 30 Darrin-bodied Packards were produced in Hollywood, including one built for Errol Flynn. This example has undergone several restorations, the most recent of which was completed in 1999. The previous owner drove the car daily on his visits to his golf course. This elegant but sporty convertible rides on a 127-inch wheelbase, weighs 3,545 pounds, and sold new for $1,390. It is powered by a 282 cubic-inch, inline eight-cylinder engine developing 120 horsepower.

This 1939 Packard Darrin Convertible Victoria was offered for sale at the 2007 RM Auctions held in Amelia Island, Florida. The car was estimated to sell between $170,000 - $200,000. The car is finished in yellow with a burgundy leather interior.

At the auction, the car found a new home for $180,900.

In 2010, this Convertible Victoria returned to an RM Auction sale, this time to their Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook sale. The car was estimated to sell for $160,000 - $200,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $148,500.