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1949 Packard Super Eight Touring Sedan

Sold at RM Sotheby's on Oct. 8, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$19,040Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $17,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 10, 2026.

The car

Year
1949
Make and model
Packard Super Eight
Generation
Super Eight (1933 to 1951)
Chassis
2272916764
Condition
Good (3)Likely

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

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 51 comparable sales, 106% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$35,000 to $118,750
Median$61,384
Sales behind it51Likely

From 51 sales of the Packard Super Eight (1933 to 1951) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $35,000 and $118,750.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1949 Packard Super Eight Sedan ProjectBring a Trailer, Aug. 26, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 26, 2026$1,100
1949 Packard Super Eight Touring SedanMecum, April 10, 2026MecumApril 10, 2026$7,800
1949 Packard Super Eight Victoria Convertible CoupeBring a Trailer, Oct. 17, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 17, 2025$32,250
1949 Packard Super Eight Victoria Convertible CoupeBring a Trailer, Oct. 3, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 3, 2025$51,000
1949 Packard Super Eight Deluxe SedanMecum, June 6, 2025MecumJune 6, 2025$6,150
1948 Packard Super 8 Convertible VictoriaMecum, May 9, 2026MecumMay 9, 2026$28,000
1948 Packard Super 8 Convertible VictoriaMecum, Jan. 9, 2026MecumJan. 9, 2026$35,000
1948 Packard Super Eight Victoria ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Dec. 22, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 22, 2025$26,250