1937 Packard 120 Convertible

[CalifoniaCruiser]

I've owned a 37' Packard for approximately 27 years! What a dependable vehicle it has been. I am thinking about selling and I have not kept up with the market.

How available are these cars these days and what are they worth? Mine has been restored and is in very good condition. I am just trying to get a feel for the market and the range.

[Rusty_OToole]

According to my Old Cars Price Guide the value of a 1937 120 convertible in very good condition is $25,600.

They seem to be a popular car and they turn up for sale regularly. Of course the convertible is more desirable and harder to get than the sedan.

[CalifoniaCruiser]

Thanks for the information. I have not been able to locate one for sale so I could try and make a comparison. When we completed this car, several years ago, we received an offer on the car of $85,000, but it was not quite done yet and we still had not had the opportunity to enjoy the car. It took 5 years to complete.

If you can you refer to some cars that are currently being marketed I would appreciate it.

Thanks again!

[Fred Zwicker]

See www.manheimgold.com for other values:

Per today (3/30/08) they list the following for a 1937 Packard Series 120 Convertible with 8 cylinder engine:

Convertible Coupe: Fair $26,000, Good $36,000, Excellent $49,000, Show $54,000 Loan $32,000.

Convertible Sedan: $23,000, $35,000, $44,000, $51,000, Loan $31,000.

Hope this is of help. Fred

[Rusty_OToole]

Here you go:

http://jaxed.com/cgi-bin/ms.cgi?veh=...1938&submit=go

[Matt Harwood]

If I could get a very good Packard 120 convertible for $25,600, I'd buy two! [img]<>/laugh.gif[/img]

$85K for a very nice restored car sounds kind of high, though. Maybe $50-60K?

[CalifoniaCruiser]

Hey Fred, thanks for the infor. Finally I am gathering some good knowledge from those willing to share.

My car has dual side mounts, rumble seat, trunk and looks alot like car in the Great Gatsby....same color, interior, etc.

I believe that when we restored it we were very careful to be original. I sure went to a bunch of swap meets looking for bolts, and such.

The car had been in a barn forever and when we saw it for the first time I wasn't convinced it would start let alone run! To my surprise we drove down the road in a swirl of dust!

Thanks again, any additional info you come across will be appreciated!

[CalifoniaCruiser]

Thanks for the info Rusty and Matt, I am gathing such great stuff! This "General Forum" stuff is great...you guys are awsome!!

Now, off the the web sites you indicated (Rusty).....

[cardinal905]

What color is the car ?

[cardinal905]

What color is the car ?

[CalifoniaCruiser]

Pale yellow, with cream convertible top, oxblood interior, dual cowls, with trunk attachment, jump seat. Looks like the car that was in the Great Gatsby.

I wanted to attach a picture, but I don't know how.

[CalifoniaCruiser]

Pale yellow, with cream convertible top, oxblood interior, dual cowls, with trunk attachment, jump seat. Looks like the car that was in the Great Gatsby.

I wanted to attach a picture, but I don't know how.

[West Peterson]

Matt is right. Those 120 convertibles from 1935-37 are quite popular these days and the prices are climbing well past the budgets of many who really, really appreciate them for their drivability (more-so than the senior cars).