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 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
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.