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1929 PACKARD CUSTOM EIGHT MODEL 645 ROADSTER

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Jan. 24, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$159,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $145,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1929
Make and model
Packard Packard Eight
Generation
Eight (1924 to 1950)
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
177511C
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 44 comparable sales, 56% over its top.

Middle half of sales$22,750 to $93,125
Median$59,500
Sales behind it44Likely

From 44 sales of the Packard Eight Eight (1924 to 1950) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $22,750 and $93,125.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1929 Packard Custom Eight 640 RoadsterBring a Trailer, Sept. 10, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 10, 2025$110,000
1929 Packard 633 Standard Eight PhaetonMecum, Aug. 16, 2025MecumAug. 16, 2025$40,000
1930 Packard 726 Standard Eight SedanMecum, Sept. 23, 2026MecumSept. 23, 2026$20,500
1929 Packard Deluxe Eight 645 Dual-Cowl Sport Phaeton by DietrichBring a Trailer, Aug. 13, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 13, 2026$155,599
1929 Packard 640 Custom Eight RunaboutBroad Arrow, March 7, 2026Broad ArrowMarch 7, 2026$90,000
1930 PACKARD 726 STANDARD EIGHTBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 25, 2026Barrett-JacksonJan. 25, 2026$20,000
1930 Packard 726 Standard Eight SedanMecum, Dec. 5, 2025MecumDec. 5, 2025$13,000
1929 Packard 640 Custom Eight PhaetonRM Sotheby's, Oct. 9, 2025RM Sotheby'sOct. 9, 2025$63,839