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Vehicle	Sold For	Date
1929 Packard Super Eight	$54,995	Jan 2026
1937 Packard Super Eight	$41,500	Dec 2025
1948 Packard Super Eight	$22,995	Feb 2025
1940 Packard Super Eight	$75,995	May 2024
1948 Packard Super Eight	$34,495	May 2023
1940 Packard Super Eight	$32,995	Dec 2022

Frequently Asked Questions about the Packard Super Eight

What scams should I watch for when buying a Packard Super Eight?

Watch for: VIN swaps, restamped engine numbers, undisclosed flood/accident damage, hidden rust under fresh paint, and forged documentation. Always verify VIN across all locations (dash, door, frame), check the seller's history, and use escrow for high-value transactions.

What's the rarest classic Packard Super Eight?

Limited-production trims, special editions, and one-year-only options are the rarest. For the Packard Super Eight, look for performance packages, color-keyed options, and matching-numbers documentation. Production records help verify authenticity.

How many Packard Super Eight models were made?

Production volumes for the Packard Super Eight vary by year and trim. Performance variants and one-year-only specials had limited runs (often under 5,000 units), while base models can have produced hundreds of thousands. Check marque-specific production registries for exact figures.

What are common issues with classic Packard Super Eight models?

Typical issues to inspect on a classic Packard Super Eight include: rust on body panels and frame, engine wear (oil leaks, valve seals), original electrical components, and transmission seal degradation. Always perform a pre-purchase inspection by a marque-specific specialist.

What's the most desirable year for the Packard Super Eight?

Among the 1 Packard Super Eight listings on Classic Cars Arena, mid-production years (around 1937) attract the most interest from collectors. First and last production years also command premium prices when in original condition.

How can I tell if a Packard Super Eight is matching-numbers original?

Check the VIN against the data plate, engine block casting numbers, transmission stamps, and rear axle code. Cross-reference with marque registries. Original drivetrains add 20–40% premium over date-coded replacement engines on the same vehicle.