1938 Packard 1601 Eight Convertible Victoria by Darrin
Sold at RM Sotheby's on Feb. 27, 2026.
$390,000Confirmed
The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $350,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.
The car
- Year
- 1938
- Make and model
- Packard Packard Eight
- Generation
- Eight (1924 to 1950)
- Chassis
- A309389
- Condition
- Concours (1)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, 276% 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
| Car | Auction | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 Packard 1601 Convertible SedanMecum, March 21, 2025 | Mecum | March 21, 2025 | $60,000 |
| Right-Hand-Drive 1934 Packard Eight 1101 Convertible VictoriaBring a Trailer, Aug. 24, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Aug. 24, 2026 | $85,000 |
| 1934 Packard 1101 Eight TouringRM Sotheby's, Oct. 9, 2025 | RM Sotheby's | Oct. 9, 2025 | $73,661 |
| 1932 Packard Standard Eight Model 902 CoupeBring a Trailer, Aug. 5, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Aug. 5, 2026 | $40,750 |
| 1932 PACKARD 902 STRAIGHT EIGHT RUMBLE SEAT COUPEBarrett-Jackson, June 27, 2026 | Barrett-Jackson | June 27, 2026 | $120,000 |
| 1932 Packard Standard Eight Model 902 CoupeBring a Trailer, May 5, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | May 5, 2026 | $106,000 |
| 1932 Packard 904 Individual Custom Eight Convertible Victoria by DietrichRM Sotheby's, Aug. 16, 2025 | RM Sotheby's | Aug. 16, 2025 | $1,100,000 |
| 1931 Packard 845 Deluxe Eight Convertible Victoria by RollstonRM Sotheby's, Oct. 8, 2026 | RM Sotheby's | Oct. 8, 2026 | $115,000 |