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From 1899 until 1958, the Packard Motor Car Company produced some of the most highly-regarded luxury automobiles in the world. Production of the Eighth Series began in August 1930. The 840 was one of four new models, which received larger hubcaps, a three-spoke steering wheel, and larger running boards. It also inherited the sweeping fender line of the 734 Speedster.
In 1930, Packard decided to enter the custom body-building business, competing, in effect, with custom coachbuilders such as Judkins, Brunn, and Dietrich, believing that there were additional profits to be made.
These in-house customs were marketed as Individual Customs by Packard dealers but sales never took off. Very few were made after 1931. This car, in fact, remained unsold until June 1933, when it was sold by Packard's Washington dealer. The coachwork of this 1931 All-Weather Sport Landaulet, 840-121, was created not by a custom coachbuilder but by Packard itself, through its individual Custom program headed by R.B. Birge, the former vice president and general manager of LeBaron. There were only about 244 custom-bodied cars built on the 840 chassis, including those produced by coachbuilders Dietrich and LeBaron. It is believed that only five true individual Customs have survived, making 840-121 a rare sight.
The Deluxe Eight was powered by Packard's legendary in-line eight-cylinder motor that developed 120 horsepower from its 384.8 cubic-inch displacement. The side-valve straight-eight had modified intake and exhaust passages to provide more power. The non-synchronized manual four-speed transmission was improved with a quick-shift mechanism to reduce the effort of changing gears.
When this car was sold in 1933, due to the effects of the Depression, it was modified to become a wrecker, and later left to rust. This rare Packard was restored over a ten-year period from a 'basket case' that had been left in the field to rust away. It has since received top honors at Packard Automobile Club meets. The car is finished in its original colors described in a factory letter: 'Pembroke Gray, San Quentin Gray, and a Smoke Gray pinstripe.'
In 1930, Packard decided to enter the custom body-building business, competing, in effect, with custom coachbuilders such as Judkins, Brunn, and Dietrich, believing that there were additional profits to be made.
These in-house customs were marketed as Individual Customs by Packard dealers but sales never took off. Very few were made after 1931. This car, in fact, remained unsold until June 1933, when it was sold by Packard's Washington dealer. The coachwork of this 1931 All-Weather Sport Landaulet, 840-121, was created not by a custom coachbuilder but by Packard itself, through its individual Custom program headed by R.B. Birge, the former vice president and general manager of LeBaron. There were only about 244 custom-bodied cars built on the 840 chassis, including those produced by coachbuilders Dietrich and LeBaron. It is believed that only five true individual Customs have survived, making 840-121 a rare sight.
The Deluxe Eight was powered by Packard's legendary in-line eight-cylinder motor that developed 120 horsepower from its 384.8 cubic-inch displacement. The side-valve straight-eight had modified intake and exhaust passages to provide more power. The non-synchronized manual four-speed transmission was improved with a quick-shift mechanism to reduce the effort of changing gears.
When this car was sold in 1933, due to the effects of the Depression, it was modified to become a wrecker, and later left to rust. This rare Packard was restored over a ten-year period from a 'basket case' that had been left in the field to rust away. It has since received top honors at Packard Automobile Club meets. The car is finished in its original colors described in a factory letter: 'Pembroke Gray, San Quentin Gray, and a Smoke Gray pinstripe.'
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1931 Packard Model 840 DeLuxe Eight Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Packard Model 840 DeLuxe Eight
(Data based on Model Year 1931 sales)
1931 Packard 840 Deluxe Eight Convertible Coupe Sold for USD$67,100 2023 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1931 Packard 840 Deluxe Roadster Chassis#: 188801 Sold for USD$196,000 2023 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Enthusiast Auction | |
1931 Packard 840 Deluxe Eight Phaeton Chassis#: 190411 Sold for USD$156,800 2022 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1931 PACKARD 840 DELUXE EIGHT ROADSTER Chassis#: 191229 Sold for USD$105,280 2020 Bonhams : Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum | |
1931 Packard 840 Custom Eight Coupe Sold for USD$59,400 2020 Mecum : Indy | |
1931 Packard 840 DeLuxe Eight 4 Passenger Coupe Chassis#: 190041 Sold for USD$56,000 2020 Bonhams : Scottsdale Arizona | |
1931 Packard 840 Dual Cowl Sport Phaeton Sold for USD$59,400 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee | |
1931 Packard 840 Deluxe Eight 2/4-Passenger Roadster Chassis#: 47249 Sold for USD$242,000 2019 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale, Arizona | |
1931 Packard Custom Eight Roadster Chassis#: 191299 Sold for USD$151,250 2018 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1931 Packard Custom Eight Roadster Chassis#: 189075 Sold for USD$148,500 2018 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1931 Packard Custom Eight Sport Phaeton Chassis#: 190860 Sold for USD$151,200 2018 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | |
1931 Packard Series 840 Sold for USD$120,000 2018 Leake Auction : Oklahoma City | |
1931 Packard 840 DeLuxe Eight Dual Cowl Sport Phaeton Chassis#: 190397 Sold for USD$264,000 2017 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | |
1931 Packard Deluxe Eight Convertible Victoria by Dietrich Chassis#: 188700 Sold for USD$192,500 2017 RM Sotheby's : Arizona Auction | |
1931 PACKARD 840 DELUXE CONVERTIBLE COUPE Chassis#: 191094 Sold for USD$71,500 2016 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | |
1931 Packard DeLuxe Eight Convertible Coupe Sold for USD$154,000 2016 Auctions America : Fort Lauderdale | |
1931 Packard Deluxe Eight Convertible Coupe Chassis#: 479-68 Sold for USD$126,500 2013 RM Auction - Hershey | |
1931 Packard Deluxe Eight Sport Phaeton Sold for USD$118,250 2013 Auctions America - Auburn Fall | |
1931 Packard 840 Deluxe Eight Convertible Coupe Chassis#: 479-68 Sold for USD$110,000 2013 RM Auctions - Amelia Island | |
1931 Packard Deluxe Eight Convertible Victoria Chassis#: 188233 Sold for USD$154,000 2012 RM Auctions at Amelia Island, Fla |
Packard Model 840 DeLuxe Eights That Failed To Sell At Auction
1931 Packard Model 840 DeLuxe Eight's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1931 Packard 840 DeLuxe Eight Roadster | 188875 | 2023 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | $200,000 | $240,000 | |
1931 Packard 840 Deluxe Eight 2/4-Passenger Roadster | 47249 | 2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale Arizona | |||
1931 Packard 840 Deluxe Eight Phaeton | 47196 | 2020 Gooding & Company : Geared Online | $225,000 | $300,000 | |
1931 Packard Deluxe Eight Convertible Coupe | 188730 | 2019 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | |||
1931 Packard 840 Roadster | 47233 | 2017 The Finest : Boca Raton | $275,000 | $300,000 | |
1931 PACKARD 840 ROADSTER | 189993 | 2016 Scottsdale, The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa | $250,000 | $275,000 | |
1931 Packard Deluxe Eight Dual Cowl Sport Phaeton | 149659 | 2014 RM Auctions Automobiles of Arizona | $165,000 | ||
1931 Packard 840 DeLuxe Rumble Seat Roadster | 188875 | 2012 RM Auctions at Amelia Island, Fla | $200,000 | $250,000 | $300,000 |
1931 Packard Deluxe Eight Convertible Victoria by Waterhouse & Co. | 188233 | 2011 RM Auctions Concours d'Elegance at St. Johns | $230,000 | $250,000 | $350,000 |
1931 Packard 840 Individual Custom Convertible Sedan by Dietrich | 840-206 | 2011 RM Auctions Concours d'Elegance at St. Johns | $190,000 | $200,000 | $300,000 |
1931 PACKARD 840 | 323840 | 2010 Silver Auction Portland | $39,000 | ||
1931 Packard Model 840 DeLuxe Eight | 2009 Automobiles of Arizona | $160,000 | $250,000 | $300,000 | |
1931 Packard 840 Roadster Roadster | 2009 Boca Raton, FL Kruse | $250,000 |
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1931 Packard Model 840 DeLuxe Eight
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