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1956 Packard 400

Hardtop
Mecum exceeds $200M in Kissimmee
Thursday, 6 January - Sunday, 16 January 2022
$52,800
Sale Price
$30,000 - $40,000
Est. Range
Yes
Reserve
13 January 2022
Sold Date
T256
Lot Number
#3+
Visually maintained, largely original
Mecum Auctions
Auction House
Chassis no. 56873040. Gold and white over golf cloth and black and white leather. 374/290hp V-8, pushbutton automatic, WonderBar radio, power windows and seat, chrome wire wheels, wide whitewalls, skirts, dual rear antennas, power brakes and steering.

Evaluation: Good older paint, chrome and original upholstery. Represented as 6114 miles and nothing about the car contradicts that claim. It has been impressively maintained and cared for throughout its life, a true survivor.

Bottom Line: This Packard 400 has an extended auction history of superior results reflecting its preservation more than anything else. It was sold at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale in 2010 for $41,800, then at Auburn Fall in 2016 for $46,000. It is impressive that it brought this much here, but it’s only a further step in its history of preservation and value but somewhat surprising that its quality and preservation were noted and valued here at Kissimmee.

by Rick Carey
22 January 2022

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