Even today, the legendary name of Packard is synonymous with prewar luxury.

By late 1941, however, Packard’s exceptional collaborations with independent coachbuilders were beginning to come to an end, with demand falling off as highly luxurious factory-built automobiles proliferated.

The remaining few examples, including the superb automobile offered here, are consequently among the lowest production and most desirable offerings from the years immediately preceding World War II.

The stunning 1942 Packard Super Eight One-Eighty All-Weather Town Car offered here was completed in December 1941.

It is said to be the very last “cataloged” town car and, quite possibly, the last cataloged Packard of any body style to be produced.

The coachbuilder, Rollson Inc.

of New York, established by the leaders of the similarly named, but by then-defunct Rollston, was a well-known coach builder that became recognized for low production, high-quality custom bodies.

Offered at a price of $4,975, it ...