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£191,129
1942 Packard Super Eight Custom One-Eighty Victoria Convertible by Darrin
United States • 23 May 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 1942 Packard Super Eight Custom One-Eighty Convertible Victoria, one of only 15 produced with Darrin coachwork. It features a 356ci inline-eight engine, a three-speed manual transmission with overdrive, and a maroon over red leather color scheme and has undergone multiple refurbishments with the most recent in 2024.
Condition
6
The car has undergone multiple refurbishments, with some areas of oxidation noted on the underside. While described as being in good running condition, the presence of cosmetic and mechanical wear suggests it's not in pristine or near-perfect condition. The recent services and replacements indicate ongoing maintenance to address wear and tear.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
15292013
Odometer:
93,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
TMU 356ci L-Head Inline-Eight Single Dual-Throat Downdraft Carburetor Three-Speed Manual Transmission Electric Overdrive Convertible Victoria Bodywork by Darrin Maroon Paint Red Leather Upholstery Red Convertible Top 16" Body-Color Wheels Four-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes Safe-T-FleX Independent Front Suspension Pushbutton Radio
This 1942 Packard Super Eight Custom One-Eighty is the 13th of 15 examples produced with style-1529 Convertible Victoria coachwork designed by Howard “Dutch” Darrin and built by the Sayers and Scovill Company in Cincinnati, Ohio, during the final year of the Packard-Darrin partnership.
It is said to have been purchased in the early 1950s by a California collector who commissioned a refurbishment with the assistance of San Francisco Packard dealer Earle C.
Anthony before the car appeared in a September 1953 issue of .
It was subsequently sold to an owner in Houston, Texas, and later returned to California, where it served as one of two Packard-Darrins utilize...
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£188,964
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£206,749
Median Price (Since 2020)
£643,046
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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