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Packard Twelve

1933–1939

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  • 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

Packard Twelve

Based on 6 verified auction results

HOLDAppreciatingmedium confidence

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 gains over the past year, with median prices climbing to $242,000—a 25 percent increase from twelve months prior. This appreciation signals underlying strength in pre-war luxury collectibles, though the HOLD signal reflects the modest transaction volume that characterizes this segment.

Market activity remains thin, with only six sales tracked over the trailing twelve months. This liquidity constraint means price discovery is gradual and individual transactions can move the median meaningfully, so buyers and sellers should expect longer marketing periods and wider bid-ask spreads than mainstream classics command.

The Packard Twelve sits in the appreciating classic tier with moderate desirability and a collectibility score of 6. Pre-war Packards benefit from marque prestige and mechanical significance, though production data and current mileage profiles on transacted cars are not available in the current sample.

The three-year base projection points to $409,734—a 69 percent gain from current levels—while the five-year outlook reaches $488,777, implying a doubling of present value. These forecasts rest on sustained appetite for pre-war American luxury and the model's secure position among serious collectors, though confidence remains moderate given the small sales cohort.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$242,000
  • Annual appr. rate+25.0%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
This model holds value better than its segment average — strong long-term hold.

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked6
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared6 (100.0%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)US$1,940
  • MaintenanceUS$3,220
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$8,380
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

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 6
  • US$75,000

    Bring a Trailer · 8 Jul 2026

  • US$297,000

    mecum · 18 Jan 2026

  • US$307,500

    bonhams · 3 Oct 2025

  • US$187,000

    mecum · 19 Jan 2025

  • US$118,250

    mecum · 15 Jan 2023

  • US$82,500

    mecum · 16 Jan 2022

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.