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£33,800
Ex–Lily Pons 1939 Packard One Twenty Series 1701 Panel Brougham by Derham
United States • 4 Apr 2026 • Lot Lot #236327
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1939 Packard One Twenty, once owned by opera singer Lily Pons, features custom Derham Panel Brougham bodywork. While it shows moderate wear and some mechanical issues, it boasts unique features like a removable roof panel and a luxurious rear cabin, along with extensive documentation.
Condition
6
The car has moderate wear and some issues, such as paintwork on the fenders and non-working gauges. However, it appears to be in overall good running condition, with a recent fluid service and clean title.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
17012041
Odometer:
32,500 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
TMU 282ci Straight-Eight Three-Speed Manual Transmission Black Paint Blue Broadcloth Rear Cabin Upholstery Black Leather Front Bench Goddess of Speed Mascot B-Pillar Blue-Lens Carriage Lamps Removable Forward Roof Panel Rear-Hinged Rear Doors Sliding Cabin Partition Window Jump Seats Intercom System AM Radios Build Records & Correspondence
This 1939 Packard One Twenty is a Series 1701 model that was purchased for actress and principal soprano at the Metropolitan Opera, Lily Pons.
It was ordered via the Packard Motor Company of New York and sent to the Derham Body Company of Philadelphia, where it was outfitted with custom Panel Brougham bodywork before being delivered to Ms.
Pons on November 19, 1938.
The car remained under her ownership until the 1950s and spent approximately 50 years with its next owner before it was acquired by the selling dealer in 2026.
It is finished in black with a removable forward roof panel, and power comes from a 282ci straight-eight paired with a three-...
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£6,938
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£33,800
Median Price (Since 2020)
£219,863
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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