Packard Twelve
1933–1939
Lowest price
US$72,000
Since 2020
Median price
US$152,625
Since 2020 · n=8
Highest price
US$307,500
Since 2020
Sold cars
8
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 8 lots

Based on 8 verified auction results
US$216,000
Market value · recent verified sales
+1.9%
12-month change
Fair Entry
Stable prices. Negotiate on spec and condition.
Prices have been flat (+1.9%). No strong directional signal.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
6/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$225,660
+4%
5-Year Forecast
US$228,847
+6%
Estimates based on 8 verified United States sales.
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Market scores
53
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Built ≤ 1935
+US$300,625+197%5 with · 3 without · low confidence
Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.
Marque analyst note
The Packard Twelve market is holding steady at a median of $216,000, with a modest 1.9 percent gain over the past twelve months signaling price stability rather than momentum. The hold signal reflects balanced supply-demand fundamentals with no particular tailwind or headwind.
Transaction activity remains thin, with just eight sales tracked over the past year in the US market. This limited sample size means that individual sales can create outsized volatility, but it also suggests that buyers willing to transact are finding willing sellers at these levels without excessive friction.
Packard Twelves occupy the collectible tier with moderate desirability, positioned as appreciating classics rather than blue-chip investment pieces. The marque's luxury positioning and engineering heritage support collector interest, though it lacks the household-name recognition that drives demand for contemporary marques of the same era.
The three-year outlook suggests a base case advance to $225,660, representing 4.5 percent cumulative appreciation. The five-year projection points toward $228,847, or roughly 5.9 percent total growth, indicating a gradual upward trajectory driven by the natural scarcity and collector preservation of these pre-war automobiles.
At current valuation with thin liquidity and moderate desirability, the market presents fair entry conditions for buyers comfortable with a slow, steady appreciation profile and the inherent patience required to liquidate in a market where few transactions occur annually.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$216,000
- Annual appr. rate+1.9%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked10
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared10 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$1,740
- MaintenanceUS$3,220
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$8,180
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months4
- Sell-Through50%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$173,031
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price RangeUS$72,000 – US$307,500
- Total Sales Tracked8
Recent sales
Showing latest 8US$72,000
Bring a Trailer · 1 Sept 2026
US$245,000
Bring a Trailer · 24 Aug 2026
US$75,000
Bring a Trailer · 8 Jul 2026
dark blue
US$297,000
mecum · 18 Jan 2026
Cream · Automatic
US$307,500
bonhams · 3 Oct 2025
US$187,000
mecum · 19 Jan 2025
Burgundy · Automatic
US$118,250
mecum · 15 Jan 2023
Green
US$82,500
mecum · 16 Jan 2022
Black
Common questions
What is a Packard Twelve worth in 2026?
The current United States market median is US$216,000, based on 8 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from US$72,000 to US$307,500.
Is the Packard Twelve going up in value?
Over the last 12 months its United States median moved +1.9%. Past movement is not a guarantee of future value.
How many Packard Twelves are for sale right now?
No live auction listings tracked right now — new lots are swept in several times a day, and you can follow the model to be notified.
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.