Packard Twelve
1933–1939
Lowest price
US$75,000
Since 2020
Median price
US$152,625
Since 2020 · n=6
Highest price
US$307,500
Since 2020
Sold cars
6
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 6 lots

Based on 6 verified auction results
US$242,000
Market value · recent verified sales
+25.0%
12-month change
Hold or Wait
Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.
Median sold price up 25.0% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
6/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$409,734
+69%
5-Year Forecast
US$488,777
+102%
Estimates based on 6 verified United States sales.
Market scores
50
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Excellent
85
Resale Outlook
Marque analyst note
The Packard Twelve market has posted strong appreciation over the past year, with the median price climbing to $242,000—a 25 percent gain that signals genuine collector momentum. The current valuation remains in appreciating-classic territory, where fundamentals are supporting upward price discovery rather than speculative excess.
Trading activity remains sparse, with only six transactions tracked over the past twelve months. This thin liquidity profile means that both buyers and sellers should expect wider bid-ask spreads and longer holding periods compared to more actively traded prewar marques. The scarcity of sales, however, also underscores authentic collector interest rather than market churn.
The Packard Twelve occupies a moderate desirability position within the prewar luxury segment. Its collectibility score of 6 reflects its status as a recognized marque with established provenance, though production-volume data and specific condition norms are not available in current tracking records.
Base projections point to sustained appreciation through 2029, with the median price expected to reach approximately $410,000 within three years and $489,000 within five years. These forecasts imply a doubling of current value over the five-year horizon, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of roughly 15 percent. The underlying driver is steady collector demand for prewar American luxury automobiles, particularly models with established mechanical and historical credibility.
The "Hold or Wait" stance reflects medium confidence in near-term direction. Current owners are in a position of patience; the thin transaction volume means entry-point timing matters significantly for prospective buyers, and the absence of active listings suggests that available inventory remains rare.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$242,000
- Annual appr. rate+25.0%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked6
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared6 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$1,940
- MaintenanceUS$3,220
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$8,380
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months3
- Sell-Through50%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$177,875
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price RangeUS$75,000 – US$307,500
- Total Sales Tracked6
Recent sales
Showing latest 6Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.