Re: 1934 Packard 1100 Sedan Value help

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2017/2/21 23:10:39

William, I feel qualified to respond to your question as I've owned an 1100 for more than 50 years and kept in touch with many other owners of the same car. I'm often aware when one changes hands. As you probably know the 1100 is the volume sedan in the Eight model lineup, the only body style offered on the 129" wheelbase. Off course all the '34 Packards are CCCA Full Classics. About 2500 1100s were produced and perhaps 100-125 surviving today. Two or 3 change hands every year but these are usually private sales so actual selling prices are generally not public.

A reasonable range, supported by NADA values for 1101 sedans, is from perhaps $20k to $70K. At the upper end its the rare (if it even exists) nearly perfect example. I'd put the value of yours near the lower end for reasons of what we know and what we don't know. With the exception of the missing metal sidemount covers (nearly impossible to find) the car seems complete. The paint looks old and tired, carelessly done, and though a person opinion, the colors are not those that best present the car. I could see no evidence of the correct pinstripe. Some upholstery has been redone and I see that the headliner has been done incorrectly, no doubt to save $ as the original is more complex. Tires look old and worn. And what we don't know - mechanical condition, maintenance history, etc. How many miles since the engine rebuild? If the engine remains in excellent internal condition that would up the value significantly, ditto for all the other mechanical and electrical systems and assemblies.

Hope this has been helpful.